Tag Archives: white house

• News

  Source: Authorities question person in connection with ricin probe

  A person in Texas is being interviewed in connection with letters sent to President Obama and the Mayor of New York that are being tested for ricin.
• News

  Arrest made in connection with tainted letter sent to Obama

  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama that contained a “suspicious substance” has been intercepted at the White House’s off-site mail facility.
• Entertainment / News

  Petition to have Macho Man Randy Savage Day

  A petition has been developed by Randy Savage fans to create a whole day dedicated to his remembrance.
• Education

  Iowa students plead for White House visit

  Sixth graders from St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Waverly, Iowa are pleading with the White House to avoid canceling public tours.
• Politics

  White House halts tours for budget cuts

  The White House Visitor Center has canceled all tours effective Saturday March 9.
• Politics

  White House hikes signatures required for petition response

  The White House has quadrupled the number of signatures required to receive an official response to petitions posted on its website.
• Entertainment

  Video: Dog’s-eye view of the White House holiday decor

  Bo, the Obama family dog, takes us on a unique tour of this year’s Christmas decorations at the White House.
• News / Politics

  QC residents signing secession petitions

  QUAD CITIES – A Monmouth man explained Wednesday why he believes Illinois should secede from the United States. According to…
• Politics

  UPDATED: Iowa and Illinois among states with secession petitions

  Iowa and Illinois are now among the states with petitions on the White House website seeking to secede from the U.S.
• Politics

  Santorum suspends campaign

  After months of scraping along, often playing the thorn in Mitt Romney’s side, Rick Santorum has now suspended his campaign…
• News

  White House offers virtual tours

  The White House now offers a virtual tour that lets you see the same views you’d see in person during the guided tour.