Dec 02 George H.W. Bush: America’s last foreign policy president By James Goldgeier, The Conversation George H.W. Bush was the last person elected president of the United States with any prior foreign policy experience. Continue reading
Dec 02 From Bush to Clinton, a grace note for the ages By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press “Dear Bill,” George H.W. Bush scribbled Jan. 20, 1993, to the Democrat about to succeed him as president. “When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years… Continue reading
Dec 01 Presidents, others praise former President George H.W. Bush By Associated Press He “was a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41′s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.” — Former President George W. Bush… Continue reading
Oct 24 Agents intercept possible explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The official says investigators believe the explosive is linked to one found Monday at the compound of liberal billionaire George Soros. Continue reading
Oct 10 McConnell warns Democrats to think carefully about ‘presidential harassment’ if they win House majority By Associated Press The Kentucky Republican told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that Democratic threats to investigate President Donald Trump's finances and businesses would "help the president get re-elected" in 2020. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 9:20 Bill Clinton says America should be rooting for Trump’s success on North Korea “I think we should be rooting for” President Trump to succeed with Korean negotiations, former President Bill Clinton tells Judy Woodruff. In the second part of our interview with Clinton and author James Patterson, they discuss the prospects of the… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 7:18 Bill Clinton: Monica Lewinsky ‘paid quite a price’ for relationship In the first of a two-part interview, former President Clinton says said he was afraid that Monica Lewinsky would be frozen in the public memory for their relationship: "I didn't want that for her." He sits down with James Patterson,… Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: Bill Clinton is asked about Monica Lewinsky, #metoo. He bristles at the questions By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press In an interview with NBC's "Today Show," former President Bill Clinton was asked whether he should have resigned 20 years ago for his sexual relationship with the White House intern and whether the #MeToo movement has changed his perspective. Continue reading
Nov 24 Donald Trump wants welfare reform, says ‘people are taking advantage of the system’ By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump wants to put his stamp on the welfare system, apparently in favor of a more restrictive policy. Continue reading
Oct 21 Appeal for hurricane aid backed by former presidents raises $31 million By Will Weissert, Associated Press All five living former U.S. presidents attended a concert Saturday night in a Texas college town, raising money for relief efforts from Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading