George W. Bush Coverage

Fact check: Biden says Republicans are 'trying to wipe out' federal HIV funding

"In the United States Congress, extreme MAGA Republicans are trying to undo virtually every bit of progress we've made," President Biden said at a Human Rights Campaign event. "They're trying to wipe out federal funding to end the HIV epidemic."

Grace Abels, PolitiFact reporter

George Bush speaks at events in central North Carolina

Former President George W. Bush spoke at an event in the Triangle on Wednesday. \Bush spoke during a Friends of Scouting luncheon at PNC Arena in Raleigh, just before noon.

George W. Bush to make visit to the Triangle

Former president George W. Bush will be in Raleigh in September.

Fact check: Were gas prices higher under George Bush or Joe Biden?

President Joe Biden has faced a lot of criticism from Republicans for the rise in gasoline prices since he took office. But the left-wing social media account Occupy Democrats claims that under one Republican president, prices were far higher. PolitiFact checks that claim.

Gabrielle Settles, PolitiFact reporter

Former president George W. Bush says days of unity seem 'distant'

"In the weeks and months following the 9/11 attacks, I was proud to lead an amazing, resilient, united people. When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own," Bush said in a speech at Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

GARY PEARCE: Will the 16-year itch get scratched in 2024?

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 -- The 2024 battle lines are being drawn. Biden is pushing a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. A Morning Consult poll said 77% of Americans support it, including 59% of Republicans. But Republicans in Congress unanimously oppose it. Will voters think Republicans are obstructionists - or that Democrats are overreaching?

Fact check: These New York Post, Washington Times headlines are fake

Social media users altered headlines to make it seem like the Washington Times called the 2000 presidential race for Al Gore. They also contrived a New York Post front page that never existed.

Ciara O'Rourke, PolitiFact reporter

Did Obama fire all Bush-appointed ambassadors?

Marie Yovanovitch, former ambassador to Ukraine, was recently a witness in the impeachment hearings. U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, a Republican from western North Carolina who chaired the conservative Freedom Caucus, recently brushed off Yovanovitch's removal as routine.

Ellen DeGeneres defends hanging out with George W. Bush

DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, were seen with former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, at a Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday.

Ellen DeGeneres explains hanging out with her friend George W. Bush

Ellen DeGeneres will not be Twitter-shamed for who she spends time with.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

U.S. said to have tapes of alleged 9/11 mastermind plotting with co-conspirators

Military prosecutors say they have tapes of telephone calls between the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and three of his accused co-conspirators talking in code about the plot months before it took place, a defense lawyer disclosed Monday.

Carol Rosenberg, New York Times

George W. Bush, Michelle Obama share sweet moment at funeral

At the state funeral of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, greeted the dignitaries in the front row, including the Clintons and the Trumps. Also in the front row were Michelle Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama. Bush appeared to hand something from his left hand to his right hand, then on to Mrs. Obama. She smiled and closed her fist, apparently around something Bush had handed her.

Bush's service dog will go on to help other soldiers

President George H.W. Bush's spokesman posted a photo to Twitter on Sunday night of the late president's service dog lying in front of a flag-draped casket.

Former President Bush's casket to travel by train

Former President George H.W. Bush's casket will be transported by train Thursday from Spring, Texas to College Station. The train has been painted with the train's name on it.

Protecting Bush family stays with former Secret Service agent

During his 25 years with the Secret Service, Denny Schlindwein worked to protect some of the most powerful people, including members of the Bush family.

Protecting Bush family stays with former Secret Service agent

While Clayton resident Denny Schlindwein was a Secret Service agent, members of the Bush family trusted him with their lives.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Michelle Obama on George W. Bush: 'I love him to death'

Michelle Obama is opening up about her relationship with George W. Bush, America's 43rd president who preceded her husband in office.

Alfred Charles, online managing editor

Obama, George W. Bush to speak at John McCain's funeral

The former presidents have been asked to deliver eulogies at the funeral for late U.S. Senator John McCain. President Donald Trump will not be invited to the funeral at McCain's personal request.

Obama, George W. Bush to speak at John McCain's funeral

Obama, George W. Bush to speak at John McCain's funeral

Heart doctor for former President George H.W. Bush killed in bicycle drive-by shooting

A cardiologist who treated former President George H.W. Bush was killed Friday morning in a bicycle-to-bicycle drive-by shooting near Texas Medical Center in Houston, authorities said.

By Ralph Ellis (CNN)

Patrick Fitzgerald

Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald discusses the conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby

Prosecutor Discusses Libby Conviction

Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald discusses the conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, on charges of lying and obstructing an investigation into the leak of a CIA operative's identity.