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Trump’s ‘Greatest Presidents’ List Under Scrutiny for Bias and Gaps
politics20 hours ago

Trump’s ‘Greatest Presidents’ List Under Scrutiny for Bias and Gaps

CNN’s Aaron Blake critiques Trump’s social‑media graphic ranking of U.S. presidents, highlighting inconsistencies and ideological bias: placing FDR, Wilson, and Jackson in the “great” tier, demoting Coolidge, and calling Grant a “failure,” while omitting several modern leaders. The graphic mirrors a 1948 Life magazine list with Trump added, prompting questions about source, selection, and political messaging behind the claim of being “the greatest.”

via CNN|
#criticism#history#politics
Trump unveils White House helipad amid renovation push
politics9 days ago

Trump unveils White House helipad amid renovation push

President Donald Trump toured the White House to showcase a new helipad on the South Lawn and other renovations, framing himself as White House redeveloper. The visit comes as his poll numbers are at a low point and amid broader global tensions; the helipad is intended for Marine One and could be ready before Xi Jinping's late-September visit, with Trump also touting a planned ballroom and other projects.

via The Washington Post|
#construction-and-engineering#politics#presidents
Clinton, Bush and Obama weigh history in a bipartisan presidential essays project
politics19 days ago

Clinton, Bush and Obama weigh history in a bipartisan presidential essays project

The In Pursuit 250th-anniversary project brings essays from historians and leaders like George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton about past presidents and first ladies (covering 43 presidents and 30 first ladies, excluding Biden and Trump for now); curated by Colleen Shogan of the National Archives, the nonpartisan series aims to teach lessons from 250 years of U.S. history and will publish weekly through December, with a PBS documentary planned and strong Substack engagement.

via New York Post|
#barack-obama#george-w-bush#history
Patriot Passports featuring Trump's image to be issued to 250,000 Americans
travel29 days ago

Patriot Passports featuring Trump's image to be issued to 250,000 Americans

The State Department says it will expand the commemorative Patriot Passport program to 250,000 copies bearing President Trump’s image due to overwhelming demand, moving beyond the previously planned limited release; the passport includes the text of the Declaration of Independence and its signing, with applications reportedly requiring in-person attendance at special events.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#passports-and-visas#presidents
Six Showstopping Moments at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
politics4 months ago

Six Showstopping Moments at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has produced a spectrum of memorable moments across decades, from Reagan opting not to deliver a roast, to Dana Carvey's impressions of George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush's 2004 WMD joke, Stephen Colbert skewering the administration and media, Obama’s birther takedown of Trump in 2011, to Michelle Wolf’s sharp 2018 routine during Trump’s absence, illustrating how the event blends political theater with media scrutiny.

via PBS|
#american-politics#humor#media
Presidents and Celebrities Convene in Philly for History Talks 250th Anniversary
politics4 months ago

Presidents and Celebrities Convene in Philly for History Talks 250th Anniversary

At History Talks in Philadelphia celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the four former presidents—Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton—shared the stage with a star‑studded lineup including Nicole Kidman, Garth Brooks, SNL alums Kate McKinnon and Colin Jost, and Tina Fey; Michelle Obama was interviewed, and the event highlighted democracy, social justice and healing divisions, with Obama stressing constitutional ideals and Brooks calling democracy a unifier. Produced by History Channel with Comcast, this fourth History Talks edition combines political dialogue and celebrity insights in a nonpartisan forum.

via Deadline|
#garth-brooks#history-talks#nicole-kidman
Trump Claims a Former President Secretly Regretted Attacking Iran, But Who?
politics5 months ago

Trump Claims a Former President Secretly Regretted Attacking Iran, But Who?

Trump said a former president privately told him he regretted attacking Iran and killing its supreme leader, but he wouldn’t identify who. The New York Times says close associates of Bush, Clinton, Obama and Biden deny either the remark or any recent conversations with Trump, leaving the claim unverified and continuing Trump’s pattern of praising himself while casting doubt on his predecessors.

via The New York Times|
#claims#iran#politics
Presidential UFO chatter rekindles debate on life beyond Earth
politics-and-policy6 months ago

Presidential UFO chatter rekindles debate on life beyond Earth

Interest in extraterrestrial life has surged again after Obama said aliens are real but offered no evidence; the piece traces past presidents’ ties to UFO lore—from Carter’s 1969 sighting and Voyager records to Reagan’s use of an alien threat metaphor and Clinton’s Area 51 research—alongside ongoing calls for government transparency and rumors of a forthcoming Trump speech, all against a backdrop of polls suggesting a majority of Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists.

via Axios|
#aliens#area51#politics-and-policy
Historians Reassess Trump’s Actions as Unprecedented
politics8 months ago

Historians Reassess Trump’s Actions as Unprecedented

Since his second term, President Trump has taken several actions that are largely unprecedented in U.S. history, such as using military force against drug smugglers in international waters, questioning vaccine efficacy, requesting gerrymandering, owning a company with foreign investment, and attempting to fire a Federal Reserve governor, among others. While some actions have historical parallels, many are unique or have no clear precedent, raising questions about the norms of presidential conduct.

via The New York Times|
#government#history#politics