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** FILE ** In this Aug. 9, 2013, file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Jeb Bush: Illegal immigration is an ‘act of love’ — it’s ‘not a felony’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Olympians say selfies were stopped at White House

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

People gathered near of a barricade with razor wires at the regional administration building in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2014. Outside the Donetsk building, a barricade of car tires and razor wire was built up to thwart police from retaking it. Interfax cited police in Donetsk as saying one armed group fired into the air and attempted to seize the regional state television broadcaster Monday but retreated after police and guards in the building also fired warning shots into the air. (AP Photo/Andrey Basevych)

Kerry to meet with top diplomats on Ukraine

By JOSH LEDERMAN and LARA JAKES - Associated Press

President Barack Obama waves as he is introduced before speaking at Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Md., Monday, April 7, 2014, about the economy and to announce the winners of a competition he launched last fall to bring together educators and employers to redesign the high school experience to give students access to real-world career skills and college-level courses. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama to give $7 million grant to Bladensburg High School

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Obama looks over students' work as he visits a classroom at Bladensburg High School on Monday. At Bladensburg, the Obama administration unveiled the $107 million Youth CareerConnect program designed to "deliver real-world learning opportunities for students" and offer specific training in a given field before a student graduates high school. (Associated Press)

Obama touts $107M high school career connection program

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Obama, VFW head discuss Fort Hood, mental health

By JIM KUHNHENN - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. pauses while speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, following a Senate Policy Luncheon. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

MILLER: Harry Reid’s hypocrisy on ‘Equal Pay Day’: No women on top leadership staff

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Survey confirms gains in health insurance sign-ups

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Associated Press

Activists prepare a barricade inside the regional administration building in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, April 7, 2014. A Ukrainian news agency is reporting that pro-Russian separatists who have seized the regional administration building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk proclaimed the region an independent republic. (AP Photo/Alexander Ermochenko)

White House warns Russia against ‘overtly or covertly’ seizing more Ukrainian territory

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Samsung's promotional use of President Obama's selfie with Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz recalls the Weatherproof Garment Co. putting Mr. Obama on a billboard over Times Square four years ago. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Selfies and stinkburgers test a casual White House

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 1, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David &quot;Big Papi&quot; Ortiz takes a selfie with President Barack Obama, holding a Boston Red Sox jersey presented to him, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, where the president honored the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. Ortiz tweeted the selfie to his followers Tuesday, and it was resent by tens of thousands, including Samsung, which retweeted it as an ad. The White House press secretary says Obama was not aware that the photo was part of a marketing stunt. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

White House vs. Samsung: Obama adviser says they’ve had ‘conversations’ with firm over Ortiz photo

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde continues to insist that there is little she can do without U.S. approval. Analysts point out that European countries, which continue to dominate the IMF's board of directors and stand to lose the most clout under the reforms, have been happy to let the U.S. block the legislation even while publicly deploring the congressional delays. (Associated Press)

Russia, China leading efforts to bypass U.S. as IMF reforms stall on Capitol Hill

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

White House deputy press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House: ‘Reality check’ on Israeli-Palestinian peace hits pessimistic note

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Aboard Air Force One, former President Bush shows photos of his paintings to, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Valerie Jarrett, National Security Adviser Susan E. Rice, Attorney General Eric Holder and former first lady Laura Bush, Dec. 9, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Obama a fan of George W. Bush’s art

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

White House press secretary Jay Carney speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2014. Carney was asked several questions about the deadline for people to sign up for the health care under the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House: Cuba Internet program no secret

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Afghan election workers carry a ballot box at an election commission office in Jalalabad east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Eight Afghan presidential candidates are campaigning for the third presidential election. Elections will take place on April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan election could reset US-Kabul relations

By DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

President Obama is joined at the White House by Mark Miller (back, second from left), Ellyn Miller, and son Jake Miller, who are applauded by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, (back, left), Sen. Mark R. Warner, (fourth from left), Mike Gillette and Rep. Eric Cantor (right) after Mr. Obama signed into law a bill, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, on Thursday. (associated press)

Obama, Cantor find common ground on pediatric cancer bill

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 1, 2014, file photo, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David &quot;Big Papi&quot; Ortiz takes a selfie with President Barack Obama, holding a Boston Red Sox jersey presented to him, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, where the president honored the 2013 World Series baseball champion Boston Red Sox. Ortiz tweeted the selfie to his followers Tuesday, and it was resent by tens of thousands, including Samsung, which retweeted it as an ad. The White House press secretary says Obama was not aware that the photo was part of a marketing stunt. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

White House in a tizzy over Samsung’s use of Obama-Ortiz selfie

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama meets with business leaders to discuss immigration reform, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Immigration activists to keep vigil outside White House

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times