Happy last day of spring, everybody >>>

Honored to be speaking at the Commonwealth Club @cwclub.bsky.social about my new book, “The Queen and Her Presidents” — with the amazing @cmarinucci.bsky.social as my conversation partner. California friends, hope you can join us on June 22.

Appreciate the shout-out by wonderful royalist Craig Brown in his @nytimes.com op-ed to my new book, “The Queen and Her Presidents.” The issue: Was Donald Trump really Elizabeth II’s favorite president? www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/o...

"The Crown meets The West Wing." Today's #history book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author @susanpagedc.bsky.social & @harperbooks.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Today's the day THE QUEEN AND HER PRESIDENTS hits shelves. And it just so happens the luminous @susanpagedc.bsky.social is this week's guest on @goodfaithpolitics.bsky.social, where she got candid about the long road in journalism, her craft, and a lot more you won't find in the book jacket.

Trump v. Trump: Which president shows up at the State of the Union? Here's my look at Tuesday's big speech for @usatoday.com, and why it matters >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Done! Finished recording the audiobook version of “The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History,” being published in April by @harpercollins.bsky.social (and available now for pre-order). Also, now officially sick of the sound of my own voice.

In 1919, six pushy broads who weren't allowed to join the National Press Club formed a group of their own, which ever since has supported women in journalism. Thrilled to be receiving the @washingtonpress.bsky.social Lifetime Achievement Award at its 80th annual dinner on Feb. 4. Thank you, WPCF.

"Watch what they do, not what they say." - @susanpagedc.bsky.social on her subjects #BioLab2026 👀

A pleasure to talk with fellow biographers this afternoon at the #BioLab2026, sponsored by @biographersintl.bsky.social. What's the goal of writing a biography? And how do you get there?

As a fourth-generation Kansan, I am especially thrilled to receive the William Allen White National Citation for Journalism. He was a lodestar in his time, and in ours. Thank you, @universityofkansas.bsky.social. journalism.ku.edu/news/article...

Check out this article from USA TODAY: Has it only been a year? 12 months of all Trump, all the time www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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Congrats to Lisa Hagen, elected Friday as the 546th member of the Gridiron Club. Lisa represents CT Public and the @ctmirror.org -- founded in 2010 and now the youngest organization in the oldest association of journalists in Washington.

Here’s my take for @usatoday.com on what we learned today courtesy of Nicolas Maduro about the emerging Trump Doctrine. America First? Not so much >>>

"Not so fast on the epitaph." Classic @pelosi.house.gov, in this lovely interview writeup from @susanpagedc.bsky.social

After nearly four decades in Congress, former speaker Nancy Pelosi has some thoughts about politics, power — and impeachment. We talked for an hour in an exclusive exit interview for @usatoday.com. Story to follow >>>

Before dawn, a long line in a light snow for the @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social draw at the Kennedy Center >>>

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Dick Cheney was memorialized this week, but his impact on U.S. politics still shapes debates today. I break down his influence and his break with Donald Trump on @USATODAY's The Excerpt. youtu.be/0mebekeQXHU?... YouTube

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President Trump and the GOP are crowing about the end of the government shutdown. But what will voters remember next November? Here's my take for @USATODAY on how Democrats just may win the long game >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Nancy Pelosi has been the most powerful woman in the history of the United States, at the center of the national debate for a quarter-century. As she retires, here's my take on her legacy >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

I first covered Dick Cheney when he was a congressman from Wyoming. He had quite a ride after that, including the surprising turn near the end. Remember when he endorsed Kamala Harris last year? Here’s my take for @USATODAY >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

As America approaches its 250th birthday, it's time we took stock of how we've evolved and where we want to go. I joined @USATODAY's The Excerpt to share my thoughts. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

.@USATODAY launches its America-at-250 coverage today. Our history has always been more of a journey than a destination. Here's my perspective after interviewing the past 10 presidents >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Washington Monument at dawn >>>

There's a reason we're obsessed with the VA and NJ gubernatorial elections: They're the only ones we've got. Will they really signal the midterms and even 2028? Maybe. Here's my take >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Why journalism matters: LBJ waited to be sworn in after JFK's death until both Jackie Kennedy and the press pool could board Air Force One--to send a message of stability and continuity. Sid Davis was the last surviving reporter there. RIP. From @usatoday.com >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

A witness to history: Sid Davis, the last surviving reporter who witnessed LBJ’s swearing-in after JFK’s assassination, has died. He was 97. Here’s my obit >>> www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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On the @meetthepress.com roundtable, women power with Kristen Welker @kwelkernbc.bsky.social, Sara Fagen, @neeratanden.bsky.social and Carol Lee >>>

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