The government contracting process is supposed to be transparent, fair, and subject to open bidding so the American people can have confidence that politicians and their appointees in the federal bureaucracies do not engage in the behavior of rewarding campaign
(AP) Oxford Dictionaries: ‘Selfie’ is word of the yearBy SYLVIA HUIAssociated PressLONDONMichelle Obama shared one with her “first dog” Bo, Hillary Clinton tweeted one with her daughter Chelsea. Now “selfie” _ the smartphone self-portrait _ has been declared word of
(AP) Obama watches as Oregon State stuns Maryland 90-83By DAVID GINSBURGAP Sports WriterCOLLEGE PARK, Md. UPDATE: The Associated Press reported that “the Obamas were greeted by applause and some boos as they took their seats behind the Oregon State bench at
Before Veteran’s Day, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg criticized the federal food stamp program that has been cut, which will impact approximately 5,000 troops. According to USA Today, “a family of four that gets $668 per month in benefits
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama handed out treats to local students and children of military parents on the South Lawn of the White House for Halloween.
In a deal brokered by Michelle Obama between the Produce Marketing Association and the Partnership for a Healthier America, “Sesame Street” will now allow produce industry members to advertise for free on the program. Michelle’s “Let’s Move” campaign was a
Michelle Obama and Elmo are the best of friends – the First Lady has appeared repeatedly on Sesame Street to tout her health and exercise initiative, Let’s Move. Now Elmo will go visit the First Lady at the White House
As we enter the endgame of the “budget crisis” (reminder: no actual budget will be involved) and Obama’s Shutdown Theater winds down, I thought the most fitting finale would be the President’s shock troops swooping in to barricade the United
At a rally for New Jersey Senate candidate Steve Lonegan on Saturday, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said in plain terms the hysteria behind the partial government shutdown is exaggerated. She said it would be more accurately descried as a “government
Big Government is always presented to us as a wise and intelligent guardian, better able to handle our affairs than we could manage through voluntary action. In reality, Big Government is a $4 trillion neurotic hot mess. It falls to
Despite widespread consternation over the fact that, earlier this week, the Amber Alert website was closed, but Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move website was up and running, LetsMove.gov is still apparently operating. The White House website, however, carries this disclaimer: “Because
The Obama fundraising machine is the latest casualty of the government shutdown, but not for the reason one might expect. The First Lady won’t be coming to Tinsel Town Friday after all, making it the latest Obama fundraiser to suffer
According to the Associated Press, the government shutdown is responsible not merely for shuttering the White House switchboard, but for ruining President Obama’s and First Lady Michelle Obama’s 21st wedding anniversary: “And there was no fancy night at a restaurant
Actress Salma Hayek dedicated an award from the Congressional Hispanic Institute this week to illegal immigrant “Dreamers,” and then warned opponents of comprehensive immigration reform that the cost of their food may increase if Hispanics left the country. According to
After non-essential elements of the federal government shut down on Tuesday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama canceled a planned Wednesday appearance at an annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute gala. According to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, this
An analysis by the Daily Mail has found that 19.5 million of President Barack Obama’s 36.9 million Twitter followers (53%) belong to phony Twitter accounts. The study, which used StatusPeople.com to conduct its analysis, found that First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed a stylish entourage to the White House last week, a group which included Project Runway host Tim Gunn. A group of unusually well-dressed visitors lined up at the southeast gate of the White House Friday, when
(AP) WASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will visit with families of victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting and attend a memorial. The White House says the events are scheduled for Sunday. The memorial will be held at
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (UPI) — The deadly shooting spree at the Washington Navy Yard Monday prompted the White House to cancel an evening celebration of Latino music. “In light of today’s tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard and out
(AP) First lady: Obama will ‘shake his groove thing’By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressWASHINGTONMichelle Obama says the beats and melodies in Latin music are so irresistible that even President Barack Obama “will shake his groove thing” Monday night.Gloria Estefan, Romeo Santos, Lila
By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressWASHINGTONMichelle Obama says the beats and melodies in Latin music are so irresistible that even President Barack Obama “will shake his groove thing” Monday night. Gloria Estefan, Romeo Santos, Lila Downs, Marco Antonio Solis and other top
There are tragic and decisive moments in our past where political ideologysuddenly didn’t matter, events where almost allAmericans of every race, religion and political belief came togetheras concerned citizens. The burning of Washington, D.C. bythe British during the War of
On Monday, Bo, President Barack Obama’s family’s dog, got a sister named Sunny. Sunny, who was born in Michigan in June of 2012, is also a Portuguese Water Dog, which helps because Malia Obama has allergies. The White House said that
On Thursday, President George W. Bush’s daughter, Barbara, said that she hoped Hillary Clinton would run for president. Barbara, 31, said that Clinton was “unbelievably accomplished” while speaking with People magazine. “I don’t know who she’d be running against,” said
With a struggling economy and government debt piling up, President Obama promised to look at the budget line by line. Well, I’ve got a few lines he can examine. How about starting with the taxpayer-funded personal junkets taken by Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama isn’t known for her singing, but her friendship with Beyonce has her traveling in lofty music circles. She’ll use some of that clout when she releases a new album next month tied to her fight against
Dr. Eric Whitaker, a close friend of President Barack Obama, has admitted he is cooperating with federal investigators over a probe into a $433,000 kickback scheme at the Illinois Department of Public Health, an agency he once headed. On August 9,
Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign is joining with the Partnership for a Healthier America, the anti-obesity nonprofit organization, and Hip Hop Public Health to produce a 19-track album of hip-hop music designed to be distributed to schools across the nation
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) work of Judicial Watch has one purpose: to lay bare for the American people the inner-workings of government. Transparency is the antidote to corruption and FOIA law requires government officials to err on the
It became crystal clear today that the next Oscars ceremony won’t feature a refrain from We Saw Your Boobs. Ellen DeGeneres, the popular daytime talker, will be hosting the 2014 Academy Awards telecast. The gig marks a return assignment for
In a breathless puff from Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com, Oprah Winfrey is predicted to win an Oscar for her performance as the White House butler’s wife in the upcoming feature film The Butler starring Forrest Whitaker. Friedman hyperventilates: Oprah is simply
First Lady Michelle Obama advocated for Congress to pass an immigration bill during remarks before the National Council of La Raza’s annual convention in New Orleans on Tuesday. During her key note address, which MSNBC’s Erin Delmore characterized as Michelle
Hollyscoop: The Obamas are obsessed with Jay Z and Beyonce. The ladies of the first family hit up B’s concert and we have a picture for you.
(AP) George HW Bush to visit White HouseBy DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressWASHINGTONA commitment to volunteerism is bringing together presidents past and present. Former President George H.W. Bush is coming to the White House on Monday for a ceremony President Barack Obama
Barack Obama is a busy man, but he manages to find time to text high-powered rapper and businessman Jay Z. Jay-Z told the radio station Hot97, “I’ve spoken to him on the phone and had texts from Obama. Of course. He’s
(AP) Junior chefs from across the nation touting their best recipes met at the White House for the second kids’ “state dinner.” Michelle Obama welcomed 54 children to the executive mansion for creating winning recipes as part of a healthy
Amanda Bynes’ latest Twitter insult isn’t aimed at a fellow celebrity but the First Family. Bynes, whose behavior in recent months has been erratic, directed her latest social media barrage on President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. “Barack
Michelle Obama, appearing on a Google+ Hangout with youths from South Africa and the United States on Saturday while traveling in Johannesburg, South Africa, proceeded to pump up their self-esteem, saying she was inspired by them, and that all the
5. The White House is like a “really nice prison.” That would mean that the First Lady failed to make parole in November 2012. Ms. Obama made that complaint at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania, among fellow inmates, some from
First Lady Michelle Obama has raised eyebrows by likening life in the White House to life in a “really nice prison.” Ms. Obama was speaking at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania, where she is traveling with President Barack Obama
