The president’s expected attendance at Sunday’s Super Bowl highlights how his connection to the league has veered from aspirational to openly antagonistic.
Category: Presidents and Presidency (US)
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Trump’s Energy and Border Emergencies Advance His Own Interests
Mr. Trump had the authority to declare two emergencies. But they also happened to advance his favorite targets: more fossil fuels and less immigration.
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The Ball Gowns of Trump’s New ‘Golden Age’
Melania and Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance wore a pastiche of bygone eras — perhaps a glimpse of what they hope the future looks like.
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George Washington’s Inaugural Coat on Display at Mount Vernon
For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural coat, which distanced his office from the military and from European royalty, will be on display at Mount Vernon.
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Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.
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At Jimmy Carter’s Funeral, a Rare Image of Presidential Unity
President-elect Donald J. Trump becomes part of the club. Melania Trump joins the first ladies.
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Jimmy Carter Made Jeans Presidential
He projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform.
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Trump Reacts to Time ‘Person of the Year’ and Stock Exchange Opening
For a man who rose to fame in the gilded yuppie era of New York City, today’s ringing the bell to open the stock exchange, and being named Person of the Year by Time, must have a certain appeal.
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Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy
It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?
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Presidents in Movies Always Seem to Know What They’re Doing. In Real Life …
Hollywood’s polished leaders and legible story arcs never quite imagined the places real-life American politics would go.
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What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care.
Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says.