Since joining United Press International in 1943, recently retired reporter Helen Thomas has had a front row seat to the American presidency. Here are pictures of her interactions with several different commanders-in-chief.
Politics
Helen Thomas Announces Her Retirement
The longtime White House correspondent’s controversial Israel-related comments appear to be leading to a career change.
Former Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer in Hot Water
In a matter of months, Jim Greer has gone from party chairman to purported criminal.
Quotes: World Wildlife Fund on the Gulf-of-Mexico Oil Spill
“What is still missing is a solution to the underlying cause of the BP disaster — our addiction to dirty, dangerous oil.”
— CARTER ROBERTS, President of the World Wildlife Fund, on the need for changes in U.S. energy policy. …
Party Fowl: Nevada Bans Chicken Costumes Near the Polls
One state has stepped in to ‘buck buck buck’ a recent trend surrounding the pecking order in its Senate campaign.
Fast Facts: New York Congressman Anthony Weiner
He’s in the news for being on the tail of cash-for-gold firms and Glenn Beck. What’s one part of the 45-year-old representative’s flare for political action? You guessed it — Weiner’s from Brooklyn.
Obama’s Financial Reform Standoff — with a Rodent?
Last month, TIME broke down seven keys to financial reform. Exterminating small critters did not make the cut.
Fast Facts: National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair
After 16 months on the job, the AP reports that National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair is resigning. How did he rise to that post?
Quotes: Richard Blumenthal on His Service in Vietnam
“My intention has always been to be completely clear and accurate and straightforward, out of respect to the veterans who served in Vietnam.”
–Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General and candidate for U.S. …
Hillary Raffles Bill to Ease Clinton Campaign Debt
Campaign finance reform has its couples edition.
Mark Sanford: His Own Worst Enemy with the Media
In the eyes of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, the media is obsessed with his personal life. As for his ex-wife? Not so much.