In response to Governor Nikki Haley’s request, President Barack Obama declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 13 counties most severely affected by Hurricane Matthew. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program helps reimburse local governments, state agencies, eligible private non-profit organizations and […]
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VIDEO: Baltimore aftermath: The damage left after protests
The morning after violent protests in Baltimore, firefighters, crews and neighbors worked to clean up the destruction left behind. Here’s a look at scenes from the street.
VIDEO: Obama: Trade Pact Won’t ‘Destroy’ Middle Class
President Obama is trying to rally Democratic support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. What would this trade pact do? How is Mr. Obama answering critics from within his own party? WSJ’s Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer.
VIDEO: Obama’s Anger Translator Luther at WHCD
Keegan-Michael Key showed up at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to do a version of the “Key and Peele” skit “Obama’s Anger Translator Luther” with the President himself.
VIDEO: Celebrities share their favorite D.C. show
Move over D.C., Hollywood is here to play at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Celebrities like Laverne Cox, Gillian Jacobs and Pete Wentz talk about their favorite D.C. shows on the red carpet.
VIDEO: Taking a spin at the Post’s WHCD pre-party
Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich were just two of the big names who tried out the Vine 360 machine at The Washington Post’s White House correspondents’ dinner reception.
VIDEO: Obama on Koch Bros at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Barack Obama takes a jab at the Koch brothers at the 2015 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
VIDEO: Obama on Biden and Pizza in Indiana at WHCD
At the 2015 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, President Obama jokes that he and Joe Biden are so close, some places in Indiana won’t serve them pizza.
VIDEO: Jerry Seib: Obama Faces Off With GOP on Climate Agenda
As President Obama tries to reach a Pacific trade deal over the opposition of many Democrats, he’s also grappling with Republicans in advancing his climate-change agenda. Photo: AP
VIDEO: ‘Game of Thrones’: D.C. edition
“Game of Thrones” season five premieres April 12 on HBO. Here’s a re-creation of the “Game of Thrones” opening sequence as imagined in the nation’s capital, with the D.C. equivalent of power players and landmarks.
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