Tag: Presidents

The Podesta Group, a firm co-founded by former Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta, above, performs public relations services for an arm of the Saudi government. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Beltway Confidential

Saudi Arabia’s fleet of lobbyists and consultants includes the Podesta Group, other powerhouse firms

Emily Jashinsky · May 22, 2017 8:39 pm

Mark Locklear, from Pembroke, N.C., said he had been proud to support Obama twice for president, but lost confidence in Obama when he withdrew U.S. troops from Iraq and failed to deliver on his healthcare promises.

How Donald Trump seized the mantle of hope and change

Daniel Allott · May 22, 2017 4:05 am

Trump's counselors are looking at the best ways to legally respond to removal efforts after some lawmakers suggested the idea. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump’s lawyers researching impeachment procedures: report

Anna Giaritelli · May 19, 2017 10:35 pm

Former President George W. Bush photobombs Fox Sports Southwest's Emily Jones' report by walking by and apparently saying "hey."

George W. Bush photobombs sports reporter at baseball game

Sean Langille · May 18, 2017 2:04 pm

"Right now, he is in pure terror that he is going to lose. By the way, he is going to lose," Tony Schwartz said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

‘The Art of the Deal’ ghostwriter: Trump will find a way to resign

Anna Giaritelli · May 18, 2017 1:59 am

Arnold Schwarzenegger spent Friday afternoon with his "inspirations": former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush. (Twitter)

Arnold Schwarzenegger has lunch with George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush

Meghana Kurup · May 13, 2017 4:32 pm

Beltway Confidential

Can Trump’s prior statements diminish his constitutional power as president?

David Freddoso · May 9, 2017 5:16 pm

Former President Jimmy Carter and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., discuss human rights during the Human Rights Defenders Forum at the Carter Center on Monday. Carter said he voted for Sanders in the Democratic primary. (Curtis Compton /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Jimmy Carter says he voted for Bernie Sanders

Pete Kasperowicz · May 9, 2017 11:31 am

"Adolf Hitler practically abolished German unemployment within five years, and Franklin Roosevelt triggered a spectacular recovery and reindustrialization with the New Deal," wrote British economist Paul Mason, author of the book PostCapitalism: A Guide to Our Future, in a column for the magazine's issue cover-dated May 22-29. (Image courtesy screenshot)

The Nation prints essay praising Nazi economy, ponders end of capitalism

Sean Higgins · May 8, 2017 8:33 pm

President Trump did not invent "Loyalty Day." Like every president since 1955, Trump marked May 1 of this year for "Loyalty Day." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Just a reminder: Trump didn’t invent ‘Loyalty Day’

Becket Adams · May 2, 2017 12:58 am

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will host Chicago leaders at a private event in Chicago on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obamas will host Chicago leaders at private event Wednesday

Anna Giaritelli · May 1, 2017 11:21 pm

Former first lady Michelle Obama shot down speculation that she would run for office during a speech in Orlando Thursday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Michelle Obama rules out running for office: ‘Wouldn’t ask my children to do this again’

Sean Langille · April 28, 2017 7:05 pm