A White House manual(pdf) that came to light recently gives presidential advance staffers extensive instructions in the art of "deterring potential protestors" from President Bush's public appearances around the country. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In a sad case of advanced BDS, there are those who are calling for a spiritual cleansing, a smudging of the White House to wipe out the bad vibes that Bush brought to the White House. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Many women's groups are worried about Obama's picks for his White House staff. Apparently, there's not enough women.

Should he pick the right person for the job? Or the right gender? picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Marian Robinson is Barack Obama's mother-in-law and she is moving into the White House to help with Obama's daughters. This is a godsend for comedy writers everywhere who are now blessed with material. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

The White House is encouraging Obama supporters to help them identify “disinformation.” The official White House blog now asks Americans: “If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov.” picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

Just breaking, MTB has obtained excerpts from the leaked emails suggesting the WHite House targeted federal attorneys for firing because they were not "Bush loyalists"
Another Bush administration scandal, lies and cover-ups.

This update provides access to the actual email and may be the first place on the Internet to find it. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

White House says carpooling won't reduce traffic congestion. Their answer: build more roads and make people pay to use them... and then make them pay even more during rush hour. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Rising sea levels, sweltering temperatures, deeper droughts, and heavier downpours _ global warming's serious effects are already here and getting worse, the Obama administration warned on Tuesday in the grimmest, most urgent language on climate change ever to come out of any White House. picked by bingo 5 months ago

After an angry boyfriend doused a Pomeranian puppy with fuel and set it on fire Tuesday night, the frantic dog ran around the house, igniting spilled fuel, setting the house ablaze and burning the man and woman. picked by suebe 9 months ago

Traditionally, the incoming president moves into the White House guest house on January 15th. Obama requested to move in on January 5 so his children could start school on opening day. Bush denied the request stating that there are guests that will be staying there who can't be asked to stay elsewhere. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

In announcing four top science advisers Saturday, President-elect Barack Obama set lofty goals for an open and honest scientific process and dialogue in his new administration.
*no more rocket surgery* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Beer seems to be on the agenda for Thursday evening's bury-the-hatchet White House meeting between Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge Police Sergeant Joseph Crowley. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

This is a story about a fledgling family at America's most famous address, an inspiring saga about new beginnings, the audacity of hope and perhaps even dreams from a father.
Short video here picked by suebe 7 months ago

See the images and other stuff that doesn't make it into the magazine picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

John Kerry fires back like a politician, avoiding reference to the original accusation picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

US journalists got a shock when they dialled a toll-free number to join a conference call with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and National Security Advisor James Jones in London.

The number turned out to be a sex chat line inviting callers to use their credit card numbers. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Twenty-one artists, dealers, curators, and bloggers weighed in on what artworks should grace the Obamas’ White House walls. picked by suebe 5 months ago

The news of the Waffle House Weird seems to be as continuous and prolific as the chain itself. Why is it always Waffle House? Maybe we just pay more attention to a news story when there’s a Waffle House angle. Or maybe unusual events just gravitate toward the Norcross-based chain of diners. picked by kakana 4 months ago

With the public’s trust in his handling of health care tanking (50%-44% of Americans disapprove), the White House has launched a new phase of its strategy designed to pass Obamacare: all Obama, all the time. As part of that effort, Obama hosted a conference call with leftist bloggers urging them to pressure Congress to pass his health plan as soon as possible. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago