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Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown notes that his collection of US presidential trading cards is incomplete because it lacks a card featuring Donald Trump.

A recent editorial assessment places Donald Trump at the bottom of historical rankings for United States presidential performance.

The US Secret Service employs elaborate deception operations and decoys as a 'shell game' to hide presidents in plain sight and mislead potential threats.

A fact-check investigates Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's claim that US presidents historically underwent mandatory psychological fitness examinations before taking office.

Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, a review of significant political violence targeting US presidents, former presidents, and major presidential candidates has been compiled. Trump himself stated he would not have run for president if he had known a particular undisclosed fact.

Health Minister Hegedűs Zsolt stated on social media that President Sulyok Tamás failed due to his silence, contrasting it with previous presidents who fell due to their actions, ahead of an expected constitutional amendment.

While most U.S. presidents had long political careers before entering the White House, some held unexpected jobs, ranging from teachers to postmen and pistachio farmers.

Before Air Force One, US presidents from 1943 to 1954 traveled aboard the luxury train car 'Ferdinand Magellan,' also known as US Car No. 1, which served as their official transportation.

President Donald Trump has faced some of the lowest approval ratings among modern presidents, mirroring Joe Biden's polling results while he was in office. Polls in June estimated Trump's approval rating at between 30% and 35%.

A surprising number of US presidents and first ladies, including Jill Biden, have worked as K-12 teachers, some briefly to make ends meet, others dedicating their careers.

President Nicuşor Dan will host the Bucharest 9 (B9) and Nordic Countries Summit at Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, May 13, with NATO head Mark Rutte and various presidents and ministers attending.

The article suggests that decades of warnings from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US presidents, coupled with recent US-Israeli actions, are pushing Iran towards developing nuclear capabilities.

An opinion piece suggests that it is time to activate the 'Presidents Club' – a concept referring to former US presidents – to collectively address and combat the rising tide of political violence. The article advocates for a unified front from past leaders.

Former US Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden have shared a collective message for America250, an initiative celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

This article provides a historical overview of US presidents who died while in office, including those assassinated and those who succumbed to natural causes, such as one who fell ill after giving a speech in the rain.

An article delves into five unusual morning habits of past US presidents, suggesting that these routines often reveal more about leaders than their public personas.

Former US Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, who previously honored Cesar Chavez, have not yet reacted to recent abuse allegations against the labor leader.

This article provides a historical overview of how various US presidents have utilized strategic petroleum reserves during times of war.

A Ukrainian military expert states that President Zelensky did not threaten or blackmail Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, contrasting the relationship with Poland under previous presidents.

Former US presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton are expected to join thousands of mourners at a public memorial service in Chicago for civil-rights activist and Democratic political leader Jesse Jackson.

A system that has graded US presidents for 88 years is being retired, marking the end of a long-standing method of evaluating presidential performance.

A new ranking reveals US presidents' approval ratings at the end of their terms, noting Donald Trump's high disapproval rating in 2021.

An inside look at SAM 26000, the Air Force One plane that transported eight US presidents and famously carried JFK's body back from Dallas.

Newly declassified intelligence documents reveal extensive warnings provided to US presidents prior to the September 11 attacks, shedding light on pre-event intelligence failures.

An analysis of US presidential compensation reveals that salaries have changed significantly since George Washington's era. Notably, Donald Trump is one of only three presidents who donated their entire presidential salary.

Donald Trump claims to be six times more popular than George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, prompting media analysis of modern approval ratings versus historical admiration metrics.

The passing of iconic singer Dolly Parton prompted rare bipartisan tributes from multiple former and current US presidents, highlighting a moment of national unity.

Reports detail various stratagems used by American presidents, including false trails and decoy planes, to conceal their movements. This includes a recent report by The Washington Post on President Trump's alleged escape from Air Force One in a catering truck.

The two oldest US presidents have observed Medicare costs skyrocket, with projections indicating that funding for Medicare will soon surpass that of Social Security.

Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, a review of significant political violence targeting US presidents, former presidents, and major presidential candidates has been compiled.

An analysis highlights that only one US president has seen falling bond yields in each year of their term, offering a unique historical perspective on economic performance.

This article highlights various unexpected jobs held by US presidents before they reached the White House, such as Jimmy Carter's famous career as a peanut farmer and Abraham Lincoln's role as a postmaster.

John Adams, the second US President, and Thomas Jefferson, the third, both died exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a historical coincidence that has become a myth.

New details emerge about a mysterious fight that partially blinded one of America's most strenuous presidents, shedding light on a historical event.

This article highlights that the US Congress has not officially declared war since 1942, yet presidents have launched numerous military operations without such declarations.

An article details the Secret Service code names used by 12 US presidents and their first ladies, exploring the stories and origins behind these monikers.

Bradley and Furyk named captain's assistants for US Presidents Cup team  The Straits Times

A history podcast delves into the dynamic between Popes and US Presidents from Kennedy to Trump, examining their differing views on moral authority and the Catholic Church's role in American society.

Pierre-André Imbert, a senior civil servant known for his expertise in labor union talks and his role in social reforms under previous presidents, has been named Emmanuel Macron's new chief of staff.

A listicle explores ten surprising jobs held by former US Presidents before their time in office, offering insights into their diverse backgrounds.

Jenna Bush Hager conducted interviews with former US Presidents, covering various topics related to their time in office and post-presidency lives.

A new study indicates that cuts to family planning aid under Republican US presidents are associated with an 11% increase in deaths during pregnancy and childbirth in US aid-dependent countries.

Amid the ongoing war with Iran and a debate in Congress over war powers, an article highlights 11 historical instances where US presidents ordered military operations without explicit Congressional approval.

US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.

An analysis discusses how fluctuating gas prices, often rising quickly and falling slowly, have been a political challenge for President Biden and could similarly affect former President Trump.

Three former US presidents, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, were present at the public memorial service for Michael Jackson.

Several former US presidents are expected to attend the memorial service for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago.

The article provides a glimpse into the homes where US presidents, including Barack and Michelle Obama, moved after leaving the White House.

Obama Says Aliens Exist But Are Not Kept In Area 51 Authored by Rachel Roberts via The Epoch Times, Former U.S. President Barack Obama said in a Feb. 14 podcast interview that aliens are real but that none are kept at the secretive Area 51 military base in the Nevada desert, later adding that he didn’t see any evidence indicating that extraterrestrials have contacted Earth during his presidency. In the interview, when asked, “Are aliens real?” Obama replied, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them—and they’re not being kept in [Area 51]. There’s no underground facility, unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.” Obama became the first leader of the United States to affirm the existence of extraterrestrial life when questioned by progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen in a video posted on YouTube. After the interview went viral, Obama said on Instagram that he wanted to “clarify” his comments to Cohen, writing that he was “trying to stick with the spirit of the speed round” while speaking on the podcast. “Statistically, the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there,” he wrote. “But the distances between solar systems are so great that the chances we’ve been visited by aliens is low, and I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us. Really!” In 2013, Obama was possibly the first U.S. leader to acknowledge the existence of Area 51, an Air Force base built during the Cold War, which has long been rumored to house extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Cohen did not ask Obama a follow-up question on the issue. Instead, he asked the former president what his first question had been upon entering the White House. “Where are the aliens?” Obama joked in response. Some critics, including British political commentator Calvin Robinson, said Cohen should have asked Obama for more information about aliens. “When a former President of the United States says on the record there are aliens, YOU FOLLOW UP WITH RELEVANT QUESTIONS. You do not continue reading from your script,” he wrote on X. The U.S. government first acknowledged Area 51’s existence in 2013 through a Freedom of Information request and has declassified documents detailing its history and purpose. The base has been a testing ground for a host of top-secret aircraft, including the U-2 in the 1950s and later the F-117 stealth fighter. Trump Admin on Aliens President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the existence of aliens, while acknowledging that “anything is possible.” Trump addressed the subject in several media appearances during the 2024 presidential campaign. On a podcast with Lex Fridman, Trump said he would consider pushing the Pentagon to release additional UFO footage that many believe is classified. “Oh yeah, sure, I’ll do that. I would do that. I’d love to do that,” Trump said, noting that public pressure to disclose records relating to UFOs is similar to that surrounding the John F. Kennedy assassination. On Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast in June 2025, Trump said, “Am I a believer? No, I can’t say I am." “But I have met with people, serious people, that say there’s some really strange things flying around out there.” Trump added that given the size of the universe, “Why wouldn’t there be something, somebody?” Vice President JD Vance has expressed his personal enthusiasm, telling the “Ruthless” podcast in August 2025 that he is “obsessed with the whole UFO thing.” “What’s actually going on? What were those videos all about? What’s actually happening?” Vance probed. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said last August that she believes aliens may exist and that the U.S. government holds classified information on the subject. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington on Dec. 2, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Gabbard pledged to share disclosures from ongoing investigations into UFOs amid growing discussion of the phenomena at the highest levels of government. Pentagon Cases Unresolved The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) continues to investigate more than 1,600 reports of “unidentified aerial phenomena,” an official term that has largely replaced “UFOs.” At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in November 2024, AARO’s director, Jon T. Kosloski, detailed cases the military believes it has solved—such as the widely circulated 2016 “GOFAST” video, now thought to show an object flying at 13,000 feet rather than right above the water—as well as other incidents which have so far defied explanation. Previous presidents, including Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, have discussed their curiosity about alien life without confirming a belief in it. Carter reported that he saw an unidentified bright object in the sky when he was governor of Georgia in 1969, although he later said it was likely a natural phenomenon. A view of Area 51. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times Clinton said that he was curious about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and that he had asked aides to look into both Area 51 and the Roswell incident of 1947, which gave rise to much speculation about a government cover-up. After Air Force personnel recovered metallic and rubber debris near Roswell, New Mexico, the U.S. Army Air Forces announced that they were in possession of a “flying disc” before retracting the statement within a day. Clinton said he was told there was no evidence of alien life in connection with the incident. In 1995, he joked about the Roswell incident, saying, “If the U.S. Air Force did recover any alien bodies, they didn’t tell me about it.” The American public is increasingly convinced that aliens exist and have visited Earth, according to recent polls. More than half (56 percent) of Americans believe extraterrestrials definitely or probably exist, according to a 2025 YouGov poll. Democrat (61 percent) and Independent (59 percent) voters are more likely than Republicans (46 percent) to believe aliens exist, with 73 percent of Americans believing the government would hide evidence of UFOs if it had any, and just 13 percent thinking it would be transparent, according to the same survey. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 17:00

A review of official White House portraits over the past 100 years, including Donald Trump's new portrait, showcases the changing styles and representations of US presidents.

Former US Presidents and Vice President JD Vance stood together during a moment of silence at a ceremony commemorating the 9/11 attacks.

Former advisor to US presidents Brad Setser cautions that Germany's industrial base faces significant risks from shifting Chinese economic dynamics and urges proactive domestic preparation.

President Donald Trump posted a personal ranking of US presidents on social media, placing himself at the top despite facing historically low public approval ratings.

A new book examines the nearly eight-decade growth of the pro-Israel lobby, described as the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history, influencing presidents since Truman.

This article explores the historical progression of transportation used by US presidents, from horse-drawn carriages to Air Force One, over nearly 250 years.

This article discusses the impactful and often critical political cartoons of Pat Oliphant, known for his sharp satire of various presidents.

An opinion piece discusses the historical context of Mount Rushmore, highlighting its seizure from the Sioux Nation and its representation of former US Presidents, within a broader commentary on American society.

Sixteen US presidents have been educated at Ivy League colleges and universities. Joe Biden's presidency broke a 32-year streak of Ivy League alumni in the White House.

An analysis examines historical stock market trends under previous presidents to assess the likelihood of a market crash during President Donald Trump's tenure.

Since 1942, US Presidents have repeatedly ordered military operations without an official declaration of war from Congress, including Richard Nixon's secret bombing of Cambodia in 1970.

The article discusses the long history of speculation and alleged cover-ups regarding the health of US presidents, noting that powerful leaders like Joe Biden cannot afford to show weakness, similar to past instances of concealing health issues in the White House.

A chronology details multiple shooting and assassination attempts that have targeted US Presidents, including incidents involving Donald Trump and the White House. These events highlight historical security concerns for US leaders.

A news roundup covers how US presidents have been hosted in Beijing over half a century, the rules for removing leaders in UK Labour and Conservative parties, why ultra-Orthodox Jews are exempt from military service in Israel, and the origin of the world's most valuable company in a fast-food restaurant.

Karol Nawrocki seeks to declassify an annex to the WSI report, a document that previous presidents Lech Kaczyński, Bronisław Komorowski, and Andrzej Duda had refused to publish. The annex is nearly three times longer than the report itself and could implicate prominent figures.

A discussion has emerged regarding the acknowledgment of the 'dark side' of American history, specifically concerning early US presidents like George Washington who were slave owners. The debate questions the space given to this aspect of history.

Galp Energia reportedly paid a one-million-euro bonus to a former president who departed the company following a complaint, with the oil company incurring a total of 1.5 million euros in expenses for three previous presidents in 2025.

An article suggests that evangelical guilt and influence, particularly in American politics, contribute to global confusion, extending to both allies and adversaries of US presidents.

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz complicates the already difficult resolution of a conflict that many US presidents wanted to avoid until Trump arrived. Read

CHICAGO (Reuters) -- Former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined thousands of mourners at a public memorial service for Jesse Jackson in Chicago to honor the longtime civil-rights activist and Democratic political leader. Jackson, who died last month at the age of 84, was a leading advocate for voting rights and desegregation. The memorial on Friday at the House of Hope, a 10,000-seat venue on Chicago's South Side, was celebratory, with a choir performing rousing gospel

Former US presidents, celebrities and thousands of members of the public have gathered to honour civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died last month.

US presidents often disregard the 1973 War Powers Resolution, citing their constitutional role as commander-in-chief, leading to a delay in congressional efforts to limit Trump's military ambitions.

A long-standing statistic used to grade US Presidents is reportedly being phased out, prompting discussion about how presidential performance will be evaluated going forward.

CNN Original Series is set to debut 'Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia,' a new show examining the often tense relationship between FBI directors and US presidents.

The article informs the public about the closure of banks and government offices in the United States on Presidents Day, a federal holiday observed on February 16, 2026.