PHOENIX (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama has emerged as perhaps the most effective Donald Trump critic in the Democrats’ lineup, and she’s done it without ever uttering two key words: Donald Trump. In her six campaign trail speeches for Hillary Clinton, the first lady has never said the Republican nominee’s name. She’s talked about … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama praised the diverse graduates of the city’s oldest public institution of higher learning and took a mild swipe at Donald Trump as she delivered the last commencement address of her tenure as U.S. first lady on Friday June 3rd. “I really want you all to know that there is … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama stood out in a sea of black tuxedos at Friday night’s Nordic Summit dinner, wearing a blush-colored, off-the-shoulder, floor-length gown. The first lady chose a dress by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan for the White House dinner honoring the leaders of Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Norway. She finished the look … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Just like her signature color — a bold red, of course — there was nothing shy or retiring about Nancy Reagan’s approach to style and fashion. For better or for worse, depending on whether you were a fan, she brought with her to the White House a unabashed penchant for luxury … Continue reading
Here’s how U.S. and world political leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan: ___ “Nancy Reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in the White House. She was right, of course. But we had a head start, because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is giving her regards to Broadway with a TLC special set for Thanksgiving Day broadcast. “Broadway at the White House,” a one-hour special on the history of the “Great White Way” and the craft of theater, is to be taped Monday, November 16. Kristin Chenoweth and Matthew Morrison are … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gloved Michelle Obama wielded a pitchfork Tuesday, October 6, to show some student helpers how to harvest the sweet potatoes in her White House garden. “We’ve got to dig these babies up,” she said of the orange tubers as beads of perspiration on her forehead glistened in the afternoon sun. Students … Continue reading
KYOTO, Japan (AP) — U.S. first lady Michelle Obama was treated to a serene classical Noh performance and then tried taiko drums as she ended her visit to Japan on Friday with a taste of traditional culture in Kyoto, one of the country’s ancient capitals. Mrs. Obama viewed the Noh performance at Kiyomizu-dera, a Buddhist … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama said Thursday that the U.S. has undergone a “culture change” in the five years since she started raising awareness about childhood obesity. But as she celebrated achievements on multiple fronts, the first lady also warned that the progress that’s been made is “incredibly fragile.” That’s because special interests … Continue reading
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