Barack Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama pats a turkey named "Courage" as daughter Sasha (2nd R) looks on during an event to pardon the 20-week-old and 45-pound turkey at the North Portico of the White House November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Presidential pardon of a turkey has been a long time Thanksgiving tradition that dates back to the Harry Truman administration. (Getty Images) more pics » With first daughter Sasha Obama looking on, President Barack Obama laid his hand on a turkey named "Courage" and with that, the gobbler's life was saved. Continuing the long-standing Presidential tradition of turkey-pardoning, Obama marked the occasion with ... Read Full Story

Barack Obama is having a dinner at the White House, and some of the big names from both coasts will be attending. It will be a star-studded affair, with everyone from Gayle King to It's gonna be fancy tonight at the White House State Dinner. (Getty Images) actress Michelle Trachtenburg attending. Guests will reportedly be served vegetables grown in the White House vegetable garden. Yum! The dinner is being held in honor of visiting India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh . Tables will be adorned with apple green lines, and -- in honor of India's state bird -- decorates with deep purple flower arrangement, recalling ... Read Full Story

Michelle has a dream! (to end hunger) Shortly after I took a lunch break a few moments ago, I returned to the computer to double-check my e-mail before friends, family, and business associates begin to proceed with their plans for the Thanksgiving Holiday - which, for many - includes out-of-town travel to visit with loved ones. Imagine my surprise (and delight) to receive a heartfelt message from 1st Lady Michelle Obama! While other citizens around the country are selfishly thinking of themselves, Michelle has been busy getting out a somewhat persuasive message to Americans around the country, on the subject of giving in this great hour of need for so ... Read Full Story

Tareq and Michaele Salahi, part of the cast of a reality show called “The Real Housewives of DC,” crashed Tuesday’s state dinner at the White House . Facebook photos of the couple posing with Vice President Joe Biden and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel indicate that the couple had up-close access to some of Washington’s elite, without actually being on the guest list. Read more here: Tareq And Michaele Salahi: White House Party Crashers Walk Into State Dinner, Put Arm Around Joe Biden (VIDEO) (PHOTOS) (The Huffington Post) Read Full Story

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first White House State dinner on Tuesday. Michelle Obama looked beautiful in a shimmering gold Naeem Khan gown. There was speculation that the First Lady was going to wear an Indian American designer to the dinner in honor of India’s Prime Minister. The White House invited celebrated NY chef Marcus Sammuelsson to prepare the vegetarian menu. [source] President Obama opened his first state dinner in the White House on Tuesday with a toast for India’s prime minister in which he called the United States’ relationship with India a “great and growing partnership.” Prime Minister ... Read Full Story

In spite of the fact that he is just as much white as he is black, white people just don't like President Barack Obama very much. According to a recent Gallup poll, President Obama's approval rating among whites has dropped to 39 percent . His overall approval rating has dropped below 50 percent, which is a 16 percentage point decline since his high of 66 percent earlier this year. African Americans love the president, giving him a consistent approval rating above 90 percent. So in spite of the fact that he may not pay much attention to us, we are a critical part of ... Read Full Story

Michelle Obama's White House State Dinner Dress | Michelle Obama's State Dinner Dress Photos Michelle Obama looked dazzling in a sleeveless gold dress and shawl as she and President Obama welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Mrs. Gursharan Kaur for the first official state dinner on Tuesday night. Michelle Obama’s state of dinner dress photos gallery and youtube video is here. Michelle Obama wore the designer's strapless metallic gown to Tuesday night's state dinner. Read Full Story

Obama: Americans will support Afghan plan WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said he believes the American people will be supportive of his decision on U.S. strategy and troop presence in Afghanistan. Obama said during a media availability with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House. Obama said he would make an announcement Several media outlets reported Obama will discuss his decision and reasoning during a national address Dec. 1. Obama said. It is in security interests of the United States and the world to ensure al-Qaida and its terrorist allies in safe havens dotting Afghanistan, he said. Obama ... Read Full Story

(Getty Images | Inset Images from Saturday Night Live ) As President Barack Obama 's first year in office draws near its end, comedy shows have clearly started taking off the kid gloves when dealing him. For the second time this season, Saturday Night Live skewered the president for his lack of efficacy in the White House. Will Forte as Hu Jintao and Fred Armisen as Barack Obama (From Saturday Night Live) In the opening sketch Saturday, Fred Armisen and Will Forte portrayed Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao speaking at a press conference where Jintao takes the president to task for criticizing China ... Read Full Story

As the world searches for pictures of Michelle Obama, you have to wonder what Michelle Obama pictures everyone is looking for. Are they looking for glamorous pictures of Michelle Obama, or is everyone searching for a racist and offensive image? Contributor: Aida Ekberg Published: Nov 25, 2009 Read Full Story