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January 4, 2021

Biden DNI pick Avril Haines raises eyebrows with previous job at bookstore known for erotica readings

Long before she was nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to oversee the nation’s intelligence apparatus, Avril Haines co-owned an independent bookstore that hosted “erotica nights.”

December 29, 2020

Trump joins Michelle Obama at top of Gallup's 'Most Admired' lists

President Trump dethroned former President Barack Obama as the most admired man in 2020, while Obama's wife, Michelle Obama, was named most admired woman for the third year in a row.

December 24, 2020

White House intern with autism changes laws and opens hearts

Xavier DeGroat, a Michigan college student, just completed a landmark internship at the White House, adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments for someone who was once counted out because of his disability. 

December 13, 2020

Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report

President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

December 9, 2020

Obama says Trump did 'serious damage' to policy accomplishments but ACA 'remains robust'

President Trump has sought to roll back several major Obama-era policies since 2016.

December 9, 2020

Potential Biden education secretary pick was a vocal critic of Obama-era policies

Eskelsen Garcia criticized Obama for emphasizing the role of standardized testing.

December 8, 2020

Former Obama official launches campaign for NYC mayor

Shaun Donovan, the former Secretary of Urban Housing and Development and budget director under the Obama administration, officially launched his political campaign for New York City Mayor on Tuesday.

December 8, 2020

Meryl Streep admits Obama made a mistake in his new memoir: 'He's a great writer but...'

Meryl Streep reacts to being included in former Democratic President Barack Obama's new memoir.

December 5, 2020

Obama: Lines between propaganda and journalism have 'blurred': 'Truth decay'

Former President Barack Obama said the lines between propaganda and journalism are become increasingly "blurred."

December 4, 2020

Obama, underscoring need for Dem Senate, says his first 2 years in office were 'most productive since Lyndon'

President Obama joined Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in a virtual rally Friday, underscoring the need for Democratic control of the Senate.