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Amid tight security after a Washington gunman, King Charles III begins a rare U.S. state visit intended to showcase close Anglo-American ties despite tensions over Iran policy and clashes between President Trump and UK leadership, with a state dinner and a joint Congress address planned as officials hope pomp can bridge political rifts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump marks the start of his second year with an extended, unfiltered White House briefing, signaling a presidency increasingly unconstrained by traditional norms and pursuing governance on his own terms.
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.
President Donald Trump decorated the White House walkway with plaques for past presidents, styled like his social media posts, containing misleading or false claims about recent Democratic presidents, including inaccuracies about Joe Biden's election and economic record, and controversial statements about Barack Obama.
The White House Family Theater, a historic movie theater used by presidents since 1942, was demolished this week to make way for a new ballroom, marking the end of an era of presidential entertainment and history.
Oracle has appointed two new presidents, Clay Magouyrk and Michael Sicilia, as part of its succession planning, reflecting its focus on strengthening leadership in cloud computing amid record-high shares and renewed enterprise popularity.
President Joe Biden hosted a star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raising over $25 million, featuring celebrity performances and protester interruptions. The event, hosted by Mindy Kaling and moderated by Stephen Colbert, saw discussions on various topics, including U.S. involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Outside, pro-Palestinian protesters voiced their discontent, while inside, attendees marveled at the presence of three presidents. The fundraiser marked a day of mobilization efforts for the trio, capping off with a discussion with grassroots donors and a show of unity among the Democratic leaders.
Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter was honored by family, friends, first ladies, and presidents, including her husband Jimmy Carter, during a tribute service held in Atlanta. Speakers highlighted her deep Christian faith and her dedication to helping others, particularly those in poverty. The service was part of a three-day event celebrating her life and humanitarian work. Former President Jimmy Carter, who is currently in home hospice care, watched the service from his wheelchair. President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and other political figures were also in attendance. Rosalynn Carter's funeral and burial are scheduled for Wednesday in her hometown of Plains, Georgia.
Honey Fitz, a 93-foot wooden yacht that has served five US presidents, is on display at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida. The yacht was built in 1931 and has been restored to its original condition over a three-year period. The yacht was named after John F. Fitzgerald, the 38th and 40th mayor of Boston, who was nicknamed Honey Fitz. The boat show will run until March 26 and will feature about 900 boats.