Tag: George W. Bush

Maybe, with these plans to downsize, we're seeing the start of something that's been a long time coming. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Shrinking the government workforce: Can Trump succeed where others have failed?

David Freddoso · April 28, 2017 5:21 pm

First daughter Ivanka Trump has reportedly hired a former Bush administration official as her new chief of staff in the West Wing. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Ivanka Trump hires a chief of staff ahead of Berlin trip

Gabby Morrongiello · April 21, 2017 3:54 pm

"No father has ever been more blessed, or prouder," the elder Bush tweeted Thursday along with a picture of the two smiling together. (George Bush Twitter)

Hospitalized George H.W. Bush gets ‘big morale boost’ from son George W.

Daniel Chaitin · April 21, 2017 12:14 am

Bush lives southwest of Miami in Coral Gables. Jeter purchased a house in Tampa in 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Jeb Bush looks to Derek Jeter to help buy Miami Marlins

Daniel Chaitin, Sean Langille · April 19, 2017 11:23 pm

"There's no question about it. The press is an inherent bias towards conflict. In many ways, their first, worst bias," Ari Fleischer told The Hill. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Ex-Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer: Press biased on social issues

Caitlin Yilek · April 16, 2017 6:38 pm

White House Easter Egg Roll photos throughout history: Warren G. Harding to Barack Obama

Madeleine Morgenstern · April 16, 2017 2:33 pm

Former President George W. Bush says he doesn't remember if it's true he said "that was some weird shit" as he was leaving the platform at President Trump's inauguration. (Saul Loeb via AP, Pool)

George W. Bush says he’s unsure if he called Trump’s inauguration ‘weird s—t’

Sean Langille · April 13, 2017 3:29 pm

President Donald Trump pauses during his speech during a rally at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Monday, March 20, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Washington Secrets

Snap: Team Obama tells Trump, ‘You have no idea what you’re talking about’

Paul Bedard · April 13, 2017 3:14 pm

There is something in common in the appeal of Perot and the appeal of third- and fourth-party candidates. (AP Photo, File)

Our three baby boomer presidents

Michael Barone · April 13, 2017 12:00 pm

"The briefing has become a TV show and it's lost its value as a serious briefing now," Fleischer said (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Former Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer: Take cameras out of the White House briefing room

Alex Pappas · April 12, 2017 1:31 pm

White House officials have attempted to straddle the line between supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad's removal and opposing the commitment of American military forces to his ouster. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

White House walks thin line on support for Syrian regime change

Sarah Bedford · April 12, 2017 4:35 am

A federal appeals court on Tuesday reversed a decision the EPA took nearly a decade ago, which may result in livestock farmers coming under more scrutiny for their air emissions under President Trump. (AP Photo/Regina Garcia Cano)

Energy and Environment

Appeals court slams EPA for exempting farms from reporting air pollution

John Siciliano · April 11, 2017 6:07 pm