Trump will skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady

President Donald Trump won't be joining his wife in attending the memorial service of former first lady Barbara Bush, matriarch of a political dynasty that Trump often clashed with during his 2016 campaign. The White House said Thursday that Trump would not attend "to avoid disruptions due to added security, and out of respect for the Bush Family and friends attending the service."

‘Civility, grace’: What Washington could learn from Barbara Bush

In an era of hyper-partisan feuding and noxious personal attacks, the life and lengthy marriage of former first lady Barbara Bush serve as poignant reminders in power-obsessed Washington that decency and grace can win out. Bush's death Tuesday at age 92 triggered an outpouring of affection for the snowy-haired matriarch of one of America's storied political dynasties.

Iowa political leaders remember Barbara Bush

Iowa lawmakers are remembering and celebrating a history-making political leader after news of Barbara Bush's death broke on Tuesday evening. Fellow Senator Chuck Grassley also took to social media to celebrate Bush's life, and released a statement alongside his wife: "Former First Lady Barbara Bush was everything a country could ask for in a First Lady.

US leaders, celebrities share condolences after death of Barbara Bush

As news of the death of Barbara Bush spread Tuesday evening, American leaders shared their condolences and tributes to the former first lady. President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama: "Barbara Bush was the rock of a family dedicated to public service, and our thoughts and prayers are with both Presidents Bush and the entire Bush family tonight."

Things to Remember about Barbara Bush

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy began during her White House years with a goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged Americans by boosting literacy among parents and their children. The foundation partners with local programs and had awarded more than $40 million to create or expand more than 1,500 literacy programs nationwide as of 2014.

H075-02 George H. and Barbara Bush with their son, George W., in New…

APRIL 15, 2018: It was reported that former first lady Barbara Bush won't seek more medical treatment after hospitalizations, but will instead focus on "comfort care," according to family spokesman April 18, 2018. ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 02: Former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush point from their seats on day two of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center on September 2, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Things to know about former first lady Barbara BushAssociated Press

Former first lady Barbara Bush is in failing health and after a series of hospitalizations, she has decided not to seek further medical treatment, a family spokesman said Sunday. Here are some things to know about her: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy began during her White House years, with a goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged Americans by boosting literacy among parents and their children.

Things to know about former first lady Barbara Bush

Former first lady Barbara Bush is in failing health and after a series of hospitalizations, she has decided not to seek further medical treatment, a family spokesman says. Here are some things to know about her: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy began during her White House years, with a goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged Americans by boosting literacy among parents and their children.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush in ‘Failing Health,’ Spokesman Says

Former first lady Barbara Bush is in "failing health" and won't seek additional medical treatment, a Bush family spokesman said Sunday. "Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care," spokesman Jim McGrath said in a news release.

Barbara Bush In Failing Health

The 92-year-old mother of former President George W. Bush and wife of former President George H.W. Bush has recently been in and out of the hospital receiving treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease . CNN reports that Bush is at her home in Houston and has declined going back to the hospital to receive additional treatment.

After several recent hospitalizations, former First Lady Barbara Bush …

After several recent hospitalizations, former First Lady Barbara Bush has chosen not to seek additional medical treatment and is instead focusing on comfort care, according to Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath. Former first lady Barbara Bush, the wife and mother of two presidents, has decided to end medical treatment for a life-threatening illness.

U.S. opens door to possible Trump-Putin White House meeting

The Trump administration opened the door to a potential White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, raising the possibility of an Oval Office welcome for Putin for the first time in more than a decade even as relations between the two powers have deteriorated. The Kremlin said Monday that Trump had invited the Russian leader to the White House when they spoke by telephone last month.

John Huber, tapped to probe FBI, a special counsel in every way but name

Attorney General Jeff Sessions may have declined calls to appoint a second special counsel to probe the FBI's behavior during the 2016 campaign, but the man he has picked to lead an internal Justice Department review is a special counsel in every way but name. John W. Huber, the U.S. attorney in Utah, can convene a grand jury, issue subpoenas, collect evidence and order witnesses to testify - all the usual powers a federal prosecutor has - as he delves into whether the FBI abused its powers when it sought permission then carried out wiretapping of a Trump campaign figure, or whether it trod too lightly in pursuing questions about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.