Nikki Schwab

Poll: Americans Want Native American on Supreme Court

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - August 4, 2009

Obama appears eager to bring diversity to the court. Americans want a Native American. more >>

Healthcare Reform Debate Hits the Airwaves

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - August 3, 2009

A new Americans United for Change ad is airing on national cable this week. more >>

Possible Swine Flu Hits the Senate Page Program

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - July 29, 2009

A memo goes out warning senators of the possible infection. more >>

Obamas Take Hands-on Approach with Bo

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 29, 2009

The whole family is taking care of the new pup. more >>

A Government Bailout for the Media?

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 28, 2009

Some argue that a government boost is the only option. more >>

Smithsonian Sees Boost From Night at the Museum

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 22, 2009

Some Smithsonian visitors are taking the movie, Night at the Museum, a little too seriously. more >>

Malia and Sasha Obama at Madame Tussauds

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 20, 2009

Sasha and Malia Obama giggled as they took pictures with the wax versions of their parents. more >>

Harry Potter and Arne Duncan Fight the Summer Reading Slide

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 20, 2009

The education secretary has Obama advisers reading to kids this summer. more >>

Lincoln Assassination Artifacts Kept as Evidence

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 16, 2009

The assassination items didn't end up in private collections because they were held as evidence more >>

Daschle a Resource for the White House, Congress on Healthcare

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 15, 2009

Behind the scenes, Tom Daschle, once Obama's choice for health czar, is an influential resource. more >>

PETA Playmates Hit Capitol Hill to Dish Vegan Hot Dogs

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 15, 2009

PETA deploys Playboy's 2008 playmates to push vegan hot dogs on Capitol Hill. more >>

Ana Marie Cox Calls Profitable Politico Lazy

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 9, 2009

Ana Marie Cox says Politico is too quick to unquestioningly accept opposition research. more >>

Ronald Reagan's Letter to Michael Jackson

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - July 8, 2009

The president sent Jackson a letter after he was injured filming a commercial. more >>

Kal Penn Starts Work at the White House

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 6, 2009

The former actor says he's a pretty normal guy. more >>

Poll: Voters Want More Direct Answers From Obama

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 6, 2009

In the Whispers poll, voters were also irritated with Obama's use of a teleprompter. more >>

CBS's Bob Schieffer Opens His Home to Russian Student

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 3, 2009

The Face the Nation host is a mentor for a student touched by the Chechen school massacre. more >>

Bob Schieffer Not Sure Why His Ratings Are Going Up

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - July 1, 2009

The Face the Nation host doesn't know why his program is moving up in the ratings. more >>

Obama Administration Launches Technology Spending Tracker

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 30, 2009

The IT Dashboard is a new Web tool for agencies and taxpayers. more >>

First Dog Bo Obama Snacks On Axelrod's Tie

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 30, 2009

Axelrod was on hand at a Department of Education reading event. more >>

Michelle Obama: A Professional Mom

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 26, 2009

Vicki Stern-Brown, creator of Promom Couture, sent the first lady some T-shirts. more >>

TV Show Follows Obama's Lead on Volunteerism

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 25, 2009

A new show supports philanthropy. more >>

Immigration Reform Now Moves to Center Stage

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 24, 2009

Some early ideas for immigration reform are revealed before tomorrow's White House summit. more >>

Obama to Host a Hawaiian-Style Luau for Congress

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 24, 2009

If arm twisting doesn't work, then food might, as Obama treats lawmakers to a Hawaiian-style luau. more >>

Bones Star Urges Waxman to Help Chimps

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 23, 2009

Emily Deschanel, star of Fox's Bones, wants to know if Rep. Henry Waxman has a soft spot for chimps. more >>

Obama Seeks More Generic Prescription Drugs

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 23, 2009

Obama wants drugmakers to clear the way for the faster introduction of generics. more >>