Reliable Source Archive: 44: Obama's Washington

Obama gets laughs at first Gridiron Club dinner as president

Yet another of those Washington political-media-elite dinners that creep everyone out. Some good jokes, though.

By The Reliable Source | March 13, 2011; 3:25 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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President Obama to attend his first Gridiron Dinner since his election

After skipping many of the elite-iest of the Beltway-elite dinners, he'll be attending his first white-tie Gridiron dinner since taking office.

By The Reliable Source | March 9, 2011; 4:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Michelle Obama reads Dr. Seuss to kids, celebs at NEA's Read Across America kickoff

No offense to all the nice TV stars in the room -- but kids, don't watch TV!

By The Reliable Source | March 2, 2011; 3:41 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (18)
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The Chris Lee scandal and the anonymity of the average congressman

They're big fish in their hometown pond, but barely recognized in Washington.

By The Reliable Source | February 14, 2011; 12:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Michelle Obama's "Everyday Icon" style and the other woman behind the clothes

The new book is a love letter to the first lady's style.

By The Reliable Source | February 13, 2011; 11:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Chris Lee scandal: Yesha Callahan, the woman who met him on Craigslist, tells her story

Woman reveals her identity, says she won't be going back to Craigslist anytime soon. Also: Will White House spokesman Bill Burton seek Lee's seat in special election?

By The Reliable Source | February 10, 2011; 7:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (108)
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Heard any good jokes lately? Rep. Chris Lee scandal is talk of Washington Press Club Foundation congressional dinner, The Reliable Source , February 10, 2011

Hey, isn't that...?: Jon Bon Jovi at the Ritz-Carlton, the White House... (video), The Reliable Source , February 4, 2011

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will watch Super Bowl at the White House, says the star, The Reliable Source , February 3, 2011

Alfalfa Club draws Bushes but no Obama to annual dinner, as POTUS skips black-tie affair for Axelrod farewell, The Reliable Source , January 30, 2011

White House intern Molly DeWolf Swenson took time off to try out for "American Idol", The Reliable Source , January 27, 2011

State dinner dress flap: Does Michelle Obama have an obligation to wear American designers?, The Reliable Source , January 25, 2011

Guests in the first lady's box at the State of the Union address, The Reliable Source , January 24, 2011

With Julianna Smoot's departure, Obamas looking for third social secretary in two years, The Reliable Source , January 24, 2011

Who is at the president's table? Prime seating at the state dinner for China, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2011

Celebrities on the state dinner guest list, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2011

State dinner for China: What to expect, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2011

Barbra Streisand among guests at State Department lunch for Hu Jintao, The Reliable Source , January 19, 2011

Guess who's not coming to dinner: Boehner once again declines state dinner invite, The Reliable Source , January 18, 2011

Hey, isn't that...?: Michelle Obama's birthday dinner at the Source, The Reliable Source , January 18, 2011

Cody Keenan, White House speechwriter, crafts Obama's Tucson memorial message, The Reliable Source , January 13, 2011

Arianna Huffington, first among equals? Blog empress cuts to front of photo line at White House holiday party, The Reliable Source , December 8, 2010

This just in...: Seth Meyers to host White House Correspondent's Association dinner, The Reliable Source , December 8, 2010

In the spirit of the season, Michele Bachmann shelves partisan politics for White House holiday party, The Reliable Source , December 7, 2010

Beth Dozoretz lands artful gig at State Department, The Reliable Source , December 1, 2010

D.C. media hope not to be inconvenienced by royal wedding, The Reliable Source , November 24, 2010

Bi-partisan sister act: Democrat Kristina Schake -- new Michelle Obama aide -- and GOP sibling, Kori, The Reliable Source , November 23, 2010

Halloween at the White House: Some healthy eats with the tricks and treats (photos), The Reliable Source , November 1, 2010

Desiree Rogers looks back on her time at the White House, The Reliable Source , October 11, 2010

The Larry Summers moment in "The Social Network," and how actor Douglas Urbanski nailed it, The Reliable Source , October 7, 2010

Obama denies knowing "Jersey Shore"'s Snooki on "The View" (video), The Reliable Source , July 29, 2010

Michelle Obama, Sasha going to Spain for vacation , The Reliable Source , July 26, 2010

Laurence Tribe's case against the Social Safeway: Top legal scholar stuck in elevator, The Reliable Source , July 23, 2010

Quoted: Desiree Rogers doesn't want the limelight, The Reliable Source , July 22, 2010

President Obama and Britain's Prime Minister Cameron in artful gift exchange , The Reliable Source , July 22, 2010

All politics is local: Schumer calls for New York state wines at White House state dinners, The Reliable Source , July 21, 2010

Sonia Sotomayor to publish memoir, a year after joining Supreme Court, The Reliable Source , July 12, 2010

Al Franken's sketchy habit at the Kagan confirmation hearing, The Reliable Source , June 29, 2010

Strike out: Why Sonia Sotomayor won't sign your baseball, The Reliable Source , June 28, 2010

What's next for Peter Orszag? A wedding, for starters , The Reliable Source , June 23, 2010

Kalpen Modi, aka Kal Penn, aka Kumar, leaves the White House, returns to showbiz, The Reliable Source , June 22, 2010

Battles brews over who will get Helen Thomas's White House seat; Bloomberg and Fox trade letters, The Reliable Source , June 17, 2010

Irene Pollin adjusting to life without Abe; downsizing, she unloads three properties in one week, The Reliable Source , June 16, 2010

The politics of picking a White House state dinner guest list, The Reliable Source , May 20, 2010

The White House State Dinner for Mexico: Too many cooks in the kitchen? , The Reliable Source , May 18, 2010

President Obama: Gourmet food at home, junk food on the road, The Reliable Source , May 14, 2010

Update: Beau Biden is making progress after stroke, officials say, The Reliable Source , May 12, 2010

White House Correspondents' Dinner: President Obama cracks wise, The Reliable Source , May 2, 2010

Quoted: Bill Clinton on Hillary's future, The Reliable Source , April 19, 2010

Quoted: Michelle Obama on what she'd really like to do in D.C., The Reliable Source , April 8, 2010

Kal Penn to leave White House, return to Hollywood, The Reliable Source , April 2, 2010

Hey, isn't that: Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy order a half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl, The Reliable Source , March 30, 2010

Hey, isn't that: Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom at the White House, The Reliable Source , March 23, 2010

President Obama set to host second state dinner on May 19, honoring President Calderon of Mexico, The Reliable Source , March 19, 2010

Joe Biden subs for Obama with some executive humor at Radio & TV Correspondents' dinner., The Reliable Source , March 18, 2010

Rielle Hunter speaks for the first time in GQ interview about John and Elizabeth Edwards, Andrew Young, and the big-money donors, The Reliable Source , March 15, 2010

Quoted: Jay-Z wishes some White House staffer's kid "Happy Birthday" from the stage, The Reliable Source , March 4, 2010

Obama family goes back to Ski Liberty resort, The Reliable Source , March 3, 2010

Ed Smoot sizes up his daughter's new boss's swing, The Reliable Source , March 2, 2010

What's next for White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers?, The Reliable Source , March 1, 2010

Shakira visits Obama, World Bank for childhood development initiative, The Reliable Source , February 23, 2010

Quoted: Ayla Brown says she could get away with posing nude, The Reliable Source , February 22, 2010

First Dog Bo Obama strolls in the snow, is adorable, The Reliable Source , February 10, 2010

Quoted: Joe Biden attempts to describe 'Avatar', The Reliable Source , February 2, 2010

Politicians joke at Alfalfa Club dinner: Oldies, some goodies , The Reliable Source , February 1, 2010

John Edwards's former mistress sues Andrew Young for return of 'very private' videotape, The Reliable Source , January 29, 2010

Hey, isn't that: Khloe Kardashian visits White House with Los Angeles Lakers, The Reliable Source , January 25, 2010

Jay Leno to host White House Correspondents' Association dinner, The Reliable Source , January 21, 2010

Salahis plead Fifth but can't escape congressional scolding at hearing on White House security, The Reliable Source , January 20, 2010

What does a real White House state-dinner invitation look like?, The Reliable Source , January 12, 2010

'Third crasher' Carlos Allen says he fell in with delegation by chance, was given table by White House staffer, The Reliable Source , January 11, 2010

Federal grand jury investigating Salahi matter, The Reliable Source , January 8, 2010

White House dinner photos show 'third crasher' Carlos Allen seated with elite group, The Reliable Source , January 8, 2010

Peter Orszag, just engaged, acknowledges new baby with ex-girlfriend Claire Milonas, The Reliable Source , January 6, 2010

Lawyer for alleged 'third crasher' Carlos Allen admits he attended White House dinner, denies he crashed, The Reliable Source , January 5, 2010

White House 'third crasher' Carlos Allen: Is there a Salahi connection? , The Reliable Source , January 5, 2010

Secret Services confirms report of 'third crasher' at White House state dinner, The Reliable Source , January 4, 2010

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