George W. Bush

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Bush says GOP becoming 'nativist' party but slams 'open borders' immigration in rare interview

Former President George W. Bush on Tuesday criticized both Republicans and Democrats for their approaches to immigration, warning against demonizing immigrants but also against open borders policies. 

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Bush warns Biden withdrawal from Afghanistan risks harming women, girls by empowering 'brutal' Taliban

Former President George W. Bush warned Tuesday that President Biden's decision to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 could have harmful implications for women and girls if the "brutal" Taliban retakes power. 

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George Bush calls for 'gradual' citizenship path for illegal immigrants, but says 'amnesty' is 'unfair'

Former President George W. Bush on Friday made a call for what he described as a "gradual" path to legal residency and eventually citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants -- while at the same time claiming that "amnesty" would be "fundamentally unfair."

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George W. Bush: Prince Philip ‘brought boundless strength and support’ to the Queen

Former President George W. Bush said the late Prince Philip “brought boundless strength and support” to Queen Elizabeth II, offering condolences to the Royal Family just after learning of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Nate Anderson: Biden, end our endless wars – this veteran is convinced it's time for a change. Here's why

If you thought President Joe Biden’s posture toward endless wars was going to be different than his predecessors, last month’s airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Syria suggest otherwise.

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George W. Bush on immigration: 'I do believe there should be a path to citizenship'

Former President George W. Bush said he believes there should be a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in this country. 

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White House returns Bush, Clinton portraits to prominent display after Trump admin hid them away: Report

The official portraits of former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush returned to prominent display in the White House after both were relegated to a little-used area in the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, according to a report Monday.

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Obama, Bush and Clinton say inauguration highlights 'institutional integrity' of USA, ask for national unity

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in a video released by the inaugural committee on Wednesday wished President Biden well while also lauding the U.S. for accomplishing yet another successful transfer of power and asking for national unity.

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Marc Thiessen: 'Spectacular' Biden inaugural address 'like a soothing balm' for 'wounded' nation

President Joe Biden's inaugural address was "spectacular" and "just what the country needed" after several weeks of political strife, Fox News contributor and former George W. Bush speechwriter Marc Thiessen said Wednesday.

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Biden's inauguration: Everything you need to know

The United States on Wednesday will once again transfer power from one president to another, as it has done since 1797 when George Washington left office to be replaced by the second American president, John Adams. 

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Bush remembers GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson as a 'friend' and 'American patriot'

President George W. Bush mourned the death of his friend and major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson on Tuesday.

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George W. Bush speaks out, rips 'reckless behavior of some political leaders' after Capitol mayhem

Former President George W. Bush condemned the “sickening and heartbreaking” chaos in the nation’s capital Wednesday and blamed “some political leaders,” after a mob of demonstrators broke into the U.S. Capitol Building, prompting members of Congress and others working inside to evacuate or shelter in place

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George W. Bush will attend Biden inauguration to witness 'peaceful transfer of power'

Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington D.C. later this month.

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Bush, Rove team up to help support Republicans in Georgia Senate races

Former President George W. Bush is reuniting with his one-time top political strategist to help support the Republican incumbent senators running in Georgia's twin Senate runoff elections, where the GOP’s majority in the chamber is up for grabs.

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Bush, Clinton, Obama to publicly get coronavirus vaccine to quell Americans' skepticism

Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have all publicly announced that they are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to ensure its safety to the public.

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As US Senate may be 50-50, Sens. Lott and Daschle say 'trust and respect' key to their 2000 power share

In 2000, with the election of President George W. Bush, Republican Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi became Senate Majority Leader with the Texan's January 20 inauguration.

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GOP accuses Joe Biden of confusing his opponent after ‘George’ comment

Republicans on Monday accused Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of confusing President Trump's name during an interview -- though observers hit back by pointing out that Biden may have been referring to his interviewer, comedian George Lopez.

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George W. Bush honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg as 'smart and humorous trailblazer'

"She inspired more than one generation of women and girls," Bush said.

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Ari Fleischer recalls 9/11's terrifying false reports: 'We heard that there were six hijacked aircraft'

One of the biggest lessons Ari Fleischer learned on Sept. 11, 2001 was how much incorrect information emerges in a crisis.

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Andy Card recalls moment he told Bush of 9/11 attacks: 'That was the day he became president'

The man who broke the news to President George W. Bush that America had been attacked by terrorists on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 recalled the moment on "Your World" Friday.

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Emotional Karl Rove recalls aftermath of 9/11 attacks: 'A horrible moment in our life'

Americans should realize that the people behind the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001 "still exist today and harbor in the center of their ideology a hatred of all that we consider to be important," former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove told "America’s Newsroom" Friday.

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Democrats charge GOP convention 'lacking so much unity'

A top surrogate for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden – pointing to some glaring absences of some former and current GOP leaders at this week’s Republican National Convention - is arguing the Republican convention suffers from a lack of party unity.

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Former President George W. Bush backs Maine's Sen. Susan Collins

Former President George W. Bush on Friday backed Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in his first public endorsement of the 2020 election cycle.

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Condoleezza Rice takes jab at liberals for assuming how Black people should think: 'Problem with the left'

The "problem with the left" is liberals assume how Black people should think, the former secretary of state says.

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Donna Brazile: Rep. John Lewis shares his wisdom with us one last time, asking us to continue his life’s work

Even death could not silence the wise, courageous and righteous voice of the great John Lewis, a hero who changed the course of history for the better by demanding America live up its ideals of justice and equality for all.

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Obama, joined by fellow past presidents, eulogizes Rep. John Lewis at MLK's Atlanta church

Former President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., Thursday afternoon, capping off a day of heartfelt tributes to honor the legacy of the civil rights icon and the example he set for America to keep marching toward racial justice and a more perfect union.

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John Lewis funeral at MLK's church brings together former presidents to honor civil rights icon

Lewis, D-Ga., this week lain in state at the U.S. Capitol for three days as part of a six-day celebration of his life

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John Lewis' funeral to be attended by former Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton

The Georgia Democrat died at 80 last week after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Ex-DHS secretary says Trump treating federal agents like 'personal militia' in Portland

The nation’s first Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary condemned his former department’s presence in Portland Tuesday, saying it was not the agency’s mission to act as domestic law enforcement. 

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Richard Manning: Former G.W. Bush appointees supporting Biden have embraced socialist policies – why?

There are three possible reasons to explain why disgruntled dissidents who were part of the George W. Bush administration have thrown their support to Biden this year.

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Brian Arbour: Copy Obama and Bush – IF Trump follows their example he can be reelected

Can the president do this between now and Election Day and defeat Joe Biden?