White House staffers joke about Obama’s ‘evil eye’

October 11th, 2009 Obamas attend Episcopal church near White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his family attended Sunday services at St. John's Church, an Episcopal church on Lafayette Square just across the street from the White House.

October 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.

September 11th, 2009 Obamas observe 9/11 moment of silenceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama observed a moment of silence in honor of 9/11 victims outside the White House as a single bugler played taps. A Washington rain came to a stop as the observance began at 8:46 a.m., the moment the first jetliner struck the World Trade Center on Sept.

September 11th, 2009 Obamas observe 9/11 at PentagonWASHINGTON — Eight years after the 9/11 attacks, President Barack Obama says the nation "will never falter" in its pursuit of al-Qaida and its allies. Obama placed a wreath under rainy skies at the Pentagon Friday in memory of those who died there on Sept.

July 22nd, 2009 First grandmother enjoying life at 1600 Pa. Ave.WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's mother-in-law thinks his daughters, Sasha and Malia, are growing up so fast that she's feeling "left out." Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, often cared for the girls when she and the Obamas lived in Chicago, and she accompanied them to the White House in January to continue looking after them.

July 20th, 2009 Obama news conference moved to 8 p.m. WednesdayWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama's news conference on Wednesday will begin at 8 p.m.

July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - While Barrack Obama's job as the President of the United States earns him a cool salary of 400,000 dollars, his top White House staffers are also not doing too badly with almost half of the presidential income, a new list has revealed. A White House list sent to Congress revealed salaries of 487 "White House Office" staffers-capped at 172,200 dollars, the Chicago Sun Times reports.

June 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has given a spanking to claims that the Obamas were cheapening the presidential residence by hosting pop culture events at the premises. The US First Family has been hosting lesser grand state dinners and more public events where children are invited.

June 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - Comedian David Letterman issued a formal apology for delivering a raunchy joke at the expense of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's daughter, saying he takes "full blame" for the "bad" joke. "I told a bad joke.

June 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.

May 11th, 2009 White House not laughing about Sept. 11 jokeWASHINGTON — The White House is keeping its distance from an entertainer's joke comparing commentator Rush Limbaugh to a terrorist.

May 9th, 2009 Obama to attend dinner with White House reportersWASHINGTON — It'll be another night on the town for the president and first lady. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will attend the annual White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday night.

May 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.

April 17th, 2009 LONDON - Just two days after entering the White House, the First Dog, Bo, has been given a book deal. A deal has already been done to publish "Bo America's Commander In Leash", a children's book.

April 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The chief florist at the White House, Nancy Clarke, is retiring next month after 31 years in the mansion. "It's such a hard decision.