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Michelle Obama shared a poignant message during the build-up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the former first lady decided to stay away from the festivities.. Obama, whose husband ...
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, doubled down on his prediction that Democrats will “dump Biden” and tap former First Lady Michelle Obama as their party’s nominee.
Today's Top U.S. News Story Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members More »
Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14.. The ...
Presidents who have taken a vacation there include John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. [1] [2] The presidential vacations can be risky in terms of popularity and practical safety: John Adams was criticized for spending time caring for his ailing wife. [3] The longest vacation by any United States president was James Madison ...
In November 2008, Congressman Rahm Emanuel accepted Obama's offer to serve as White House Chief of Staff. [8] Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, succeeding George W. Bush. Obama officially assumed the presidency at 12:00 pm, EST, [9] and completed the oath of office at 12:05 pm, EST.
The 2008–09 transition from Bush to Barack Obama was considered seamless, with Bush granting Obama's request to ask Congress to release $350 billion of bank bailout funds. [36] At the start of his inaugural speech, Obama praised Bush "for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and co-operation he has shown throughout this ...