Feb 15 AP journalists barred from Air Force One over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ naming dispute By David Bauder, Associated Press The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to… Continue reading
Jul 18 Trump says new Air Force One to get red, white and blue makeover By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump says the familiar baby blue color on the presidential aircraft will give way to a red-white-and-blue color scheme. Continue reading
Jan 27 First days in Trump’s White House described as chaotic By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The confusion began early, when the president left the White House nearly an hour late for his first trip away from Washington, a quick jaunt to Philadelphia to speak to a Republican congressional retreat. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 2:30 Trump says Boeing deal for Air Force One is too expensive By PBS News Hour On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump unexpectedly spoke to reporters in his namesake hotel's lobby about the company that manufactures Air Force One. Mr. Trump asserted that the Boeing Company is overcharging the government for two new versions of the plane. Continue watching
Dec 06 Trump says cancel new Air Force One: Costs ‘out of control’ By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press NEW YORK — The government should cancel its multibillion-dollar order for new Air Force One presidential planes, Donald Trump declared Tuesday, serving notice he's ready to jump in and start making decisions six weeks before his inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 22 Obama goes on offense post-State of the Union By Lisa Desjardins, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama hitting the road Today, he’s in Kansas (before talking to YouTube stars) House abortion bill falls apart Boehner invites Netanyahu; doesn’t tell White House Just one senator (and it’s not the one you… Continue reading