Tevi Troy, Author at Washingtonian

A Brief History of Presidents Firing People

Donald Trump, History, James Comey, Presidents | 1 YEAR ago

A Brief History of Comedians Roasting Presidents

It’s not just this President. The relationship between comedy and the White House has always been complicated.

Barack Obama, Richard Nixon, Mr. President | 2 YEARS ago

5 Other Nontraditional First Lady Arrangements

History, Inauguration 2017, Melania Trump, The First Lady | 2 YEARS ago

A Brief History of Presidents Playing Tennis

In preparation for the upcoming Citi Open tournament, here’s a look at presidents playing tennis.

Capital Comment, Politics, History | 3 YEARS ago

POTUS’ Movie Picks

Presidents have often invoked big-screen characters to create their own movie moments.

The White House, Obama | 5 YEARS ago

Brain Storm: Think Tanks Spawned by Election Losses

Brain Storm: Think Tanks Spawned by Election Losses

A look at past efforts.

Capital Comment, Politics | 6 YEARS ago

2012 Election: How Obama and Romney Prep for the Debates

Success in the October debates depends heavily on being prepared. So what does history teach us?

Capital Comment, Politics, Race for the White House | 6 YEARS ago

When and How Did Presidential Debates Start?

We chat with the Washingtonian who jump-started the process.

Capital Comment, Politics | 6 YEARS ago

Thanks for the Help, Tinseltown?

Lots of candidates have gotten a boost from Hollywood pals. But the stories haven’t all had happy endings.

Capital Comment, Politics | 7 YEARS ago

Condi’s Mystery Men

Condi’s Mystery Men

The former secretary of state's cryptic writing leaves readers wondering who the true players are in her book “No Higher Honor.”

People | 7 YEARS ago