White House Gifts From Foreign Governments: Hermes, Rolex, Dior
Filed under: The Daily FLOTUS with Lynn Sweet, International, White HouseForeign leaders offer high-end goodies to the president, the first family and others in the name of diplomacy. They aren't allowed to keep most of the stuff, but it would be bad m...
White House Taps Gay Man, Jeremy Bernard, for New Social Secretary
Filed under: Obama Administration, The Daily FLOTUS with Lynn Sweet, Michelle Obama, White HouseThe new White House social secretary is Jeremy Bernard -- the first man and first openly gay person -- tapped for the job. Permalink | Email ...
Obamas Honor Motown Music at the White House
Filed under: The Daily FLOTUS with Lynn SweetJamie Foxx, Nick Jonas, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder are among the performers saluting the record label that helped break down racial barriers in the U.S. Permalink | Email this |&nb...
Rahm Emanuel Wins Chicago Mayoral Race, Thanks Voters for a ‘Humbling Victory’
The former White House chief of staff received enough votes Tuesday in the six-candidate field to avoid an April runoff election. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Jay Carney’s Debut as White House Press Secretary: No News, No Hits, No Errors
Filed under: Media, Obama Administration, White HouseThe former Time Magazine journalist and spokesman for Vice President Joe Biden took over from Robert Gibbs. On his maiden briefing, Carney was measured, affable, serious -- and seemed a bit nervous.&...
Medal of Freedom Recipients: George H.W. Bush, Bill Russell, Yo-Yo Ma and Others
Filed under: White HouseThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor. "This year's Medal of Freedom recipients reveal the best of who we are, and who we aspire to be," President Obama said. Permalink | Email t...
Obama Adds News Conference to Tuesday Schedule
The press conference, which was a late addition to the president's schedule, means that the debut of new White House Press Secretary Jay Carney is probably delayed another day. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |...
Michelle Obama to Promote Breastfeeding as IRS Gives Tax Breaks for Nursing
Filed under: The Daily FLOTUS with Lynn Sweet, Michelle ObamaThe Obama administration recognizes that breastfeeding is a personal choice but is trying to make it easier for women who choose to do it. Permalink | Email this | Li...
