White House

Podestas Rule Washington and Obama Guest List

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 2, 2009

Hollywood stars and big donors get more notice than big winner on Obama guest list: the Podesta family. more >>

White House Visitor Transparency Memo a Bit Late

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 29, 2009

While under fire for secretly feting donors, White House issues guest list memo to Capitol Hill. more >>

Exclusive: White House Faith Adviser Defends <em>Sharia</em> Remarks

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 22, 2009

Dalia Mogahed regrets going on an extremist Muslim TV show but stands by statements she made on it. more >>

Indian State Dinner Will 'Set the Tone' of Obama's Style

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 7, 2009

White House Historical Association has a cheat sheet for Obama aides planning the first state dinner. more >>

Poll: Cut Congress and White House Salaries to Slash Federal Debt

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 1, 2009

Americans want House, Senate, and White House pay cuts to trim the debt, followed by a tax on the rich. more >>

Michelle Obama Gears Up for Indian State Dinner

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 30, 2009

The world awaits a look at the first lady's entertaining style at her first state dinner in November. more >>

Public Can View Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden in October

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - September 15, 2009

White House visitors can tour the Rose Garden and the South Lawn on October 17 and 18. more >>

Michelle Obama's Fall Garden

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 15, 2009

The staff is planning a fall crop of veggies for the White House garden. more >>

Obama's Ramadan Dinner Included Prominent Jewish Guests

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 2, 2009

Guest list for last night's White House event included Israel's ambassador and other Jewish leaders. more >>

White House 'Reality Check' Site on Healthcare Silent on Abortion

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 11, 2009

The new White House 'Reality Check' site on healthcare reform is silent on abortion. more >>

Obama Shares a Beer With Gates, Crowley, Biden

Nation & World - July 31, 2009

Obama invited Gates and Crowley to the White House for a beer. 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 >>

White House Christmas Ornament Revealed

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 28, 2009

This year's features the first tree with electric lights. more >>

Top 5 White House Christmas Ornaments

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - July 23, 2009

Lincoln and the presidential seal top a new listing for Whispers of the top 5 ornaments. more >>

Top 10 Abraham Lincoln White House Facts

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 13, 2009

In his bicentennial year, the most important aspects of Honest Abe's White House are revealed. more >>

The Buzz on Michelle Obama's Honey

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 13, 2009

The first beehive has produced some splendid honey. 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 >>

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 >>

First Lady Michelle Obama, Gardener in Chief

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 16, 2009

Obama and her Bancroft Elementary School helpers started to harvest the Summer Vegetable Garden. more >>

Source: White House Leaning Toward Pregnant Women Support Act

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 10, 2009

A congressional source says the White House is expressing interest in the Pregnant Women Support Act. more >>

Obama Calls on Pittsburgh to Prepare Memorial Day Pancakes

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

The Steel City is getting a lot of love from Obama lately. more >>

Michelle Obama Shakes Up the East Wing

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - May 27, 2009

The First Lady has captured hearts and minds as the world's newest A-lister. more >>

Why the White House Will Promote Sotomayor's Religious Liberty Record

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 26, 2009

In a handful of cases, the Supreme Court nominee sided with religious plaintiffs over the state. more >>

Biden is a Key Adviser and Confidant in Obama's White House

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 20, 2009

Biden is settling into his job as second in command and is making the role his own. more >>

The Politics Behind the White House Faith Guru's Religious Background

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 14, 2009

Joshua DuBois's faith background has political appeal to the left and right. more >>