Jon Ward

Who Will Get Called On Tonight? A Look Back At Obama's Pressers - Posted July 22, 2009
Tonight is President Obama's fourth prime-time press conference, fifth overall. Each presser has lasted about an hour and averages 13 reporters' questions. Fox did not air Obama's 100th day press conference, the third, on the network and will not tonight either. In his first prime-time press conference Feb. 9th, the President called... [FishBowlDC]

Congrats To TWT's Ward And (Growing) Family - Posted July 15, 2009
As of this morning, TWT's Jon Ward and wife Ali are the proud parents of a little girl. From today's Playbook: A little sister for Jeth: "Gwen has arrived - 7lbs, 3 oz, 20 inches - healthy at 5:59 am. She arrived as the sun came over the horizon. It was... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 29, 2009
"Coup-La-La!": Reacting to Sunday's ouster of Honduran President Zelaya, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that in the days leading to the coup, the administration "was attempting to prevent the type of unrest" that the Latin American nation saw over the weekend. He later called it a "severe disruption in any sort... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 29, 2009
"Coup-La-La!": Reacting to Sunday's ouster of Honduran President Zelaya, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that in the days leading to the coup, the administration "was attempting to prevent the type of unrest" that the Latin American nation saw over the weekend. He later called it a "severe disruption in any sort... [FishBowlDC]

What, Or Should We Say Who, Is "Hot" By DC Standards? - Posted June 15, 2009
Thank goodness Politico got to the bottom of this one. What we learned in this video- April Ryan has a thing for men with power, Congress Daily's George Condon is completely comfortable checking out other men (TWT's Jon Ward, not so much) and CBS' Mark Knoller isn't a fan of NBC's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 05.22.09 - Posted May 22, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Jon Ward! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... TV | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | AWARDS | REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 23, 2009
We Want to Play, Too: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced that the third White House-based Obama news conference is scheduled for next Wednesday at 8 p.m., following the POTUS trip to St. Louis. When reporters jabbed that this was a good way for the administration to highlight the 100-day mark that... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 23, 2009
We Want to Play, Too: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced that the third White House-based Obama news conference is scheduled for next Wednesday at 8 p.m., following the POTUS trip to St. Louis. When reporters jabbed that this was a good way for the administration to highlight the 100-day mark that... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 15, 2009
"The Tea Party People": While Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has avoided directly addressing the tea parties currently sweeping the nation in protest of taxes and big government, hundreds gathered across the street in Lafayette Park this Tax Day helped put the issue back in the briefing room. As Gibbs repeated that... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 15, 2009
"The Tea Party People": While Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has avoided directly addressing the tea parties currently sweeping the nation in protest of taxes and big government, hundreds gathered across the street in Lafayette Park this Tax Day helped put the issue back in the briefing room. As Gibbs repeated that... [FishBowlDC]

So Who Was Called On? And Where Were They Seated? - Posted March 24, 2009
President Obama's news conference this evening lasted just slightly over an hour and he took questions from 13 reporters. Notably missing from those called on were the NYT, WaPo, WSJ and USA Today. In this order: AP's Jennifer Loven (called on first for the second time), NBC's Chuck Todd, ABC's Jake Tapper,... [FishBowlDC]

What's Next For The Washington Times - Posted November 7, 2008
FishbowlDC has obtained this internal staff memo from Washington Times Executive Editor John Solomon, in which he says, "In the shadows of this historic election, we now must ready ourselves to shine again with our coverage of the new administration and the new Congress." Solomon details some key changes, including new gigs... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.23.08 - Posted September 23, 2008
Good morning Washington. Do you know what grocery store this is? (Hint: It's in Rep. Bilbray's district). Email us if you do. (And, after the jump, find out just who that young journo was that we posted yesterday...and who guessed it correctly). Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday,... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted July 11, 2008
Happy Birthday POTUS! Nothing says 62 like a wooden box. How so? Join us after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Zamfir Plays For WH Press Corps - Posted April 8, 2008
WaTimes' Jon Ward has the video. (Related: Gheorghe_Zamfir) ... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted April 4, 2008
Who knew that the VPOTUS is a champ on a no sleep? Also, this week's pool should be lesson to all poolers -- don't wear the scrubby socks. "Potus and motorcade arrived at Nationals Park about 7 pm. He disappeared for more than an hour for clubhouse visits. After both the Braves... [FishBowlDC]

"POTUS Notes" Launches - Posted April 2, 2008
If it's a day of the week that ends in -y then it can only mean one thing: A new blog! The Washington Times' Jon Ward throws his hat in the ring with "POTUS Notes."... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted March 14, 2008
This week in pool reports, Mark Silva asks, "It's 1 pm at the White House. The pool call rings. The pool's asleep. Who're you going to trust?" "POTUS met with the Prime Minister of Poland today and your pooler was in the Oval Office when they spoke to the media afterward. The... [FishBowlDC]

Liberia Has Really Clean Windows - Posted February 21, 2008
...the kind that make it easy for reporters like the Washington Times' Jon Ward to run through them and smash the glass. Seriously. Details here.... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted February 13, 2008
Washington Times' Jon Ward paints a chilling picture of the tornado destruction and Scott Stanzel clears up a CPAC mix-up. "Everything we saw on the ground was intact, until about 9:35. The terrain became more hilly, more rural, and more forested, and then there was a black barn with parts of... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted January 16, 2008
The holidays and the primaries have given us a backlog of pool reports, but there are some gems in here, including holiday plans, the royal treatment of the presidential pups, and the "biggest bling" the Secret Service has ever seen. "President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice lighted candles and stood... [FishBowlDC]

One Of These Kids Is Doing His Own Thing - Posted January 16, 2008
Mark Silva...abroad. More photos and Middle East trip details from the Washington Times' Jon Ward.... [FishBowlDC]

Reporters Have Nice Booties - Posted December 6, 2007
What's that a picture of? Reporters covering the president in North Omaha, being "expected" by two ladies at the estate of Walter Scott Jr. to wear booties in order to keep the place nice and tidy. The Washington Times' Jon Ward has more here.... [FishBowlDC]

This Week In Pool Reports - Posted November 12, 2007
Protestors just seem to be as fun as they used to be, Bill Plante is a snazzy dresser and the POTUS breaks his own precedent. "While answering audience questions that were read by a moderator, Vice President Cheney was heckled by an anti-war protestor wearing a T-shirt that said: 'End the War... [FishBowlDC]

Ward's Baby: The Back Story - Posted October 18, 2007
A couple of reporters for The Washington Times had a hectic day yesterday. It all started when the White House announced a surprise press conference by the president. With senior White House correspondent Joseph Curl having just moved to the presidential campaigns, that left Jon Ward to cover the presser. But... [FishBowlDC]

Congrats Jon and Ali! - Posted October 18, 2007
The Washington Times Jon Ward and his wife Ali welcomed Jonathan Jethro Ward into the world at 11:41p.m., weighing 8lbs, 1 oz. Says Ward: "His mom was and is a hero, and God is very good!"... [FishBowlDC]

More "Tony Snow" Bracelet Response - Posted May 4, 2007
The Washington Times' Jon Ward looks at the reaction. (earlier)... [FishBowlDC]

Washington Times Beat Changes - Posted February 27, 2007
Chris Dolan to become interim congressional bureau chief. Jon Ward to White House (he recently covered the Steele race and moved to the Hill a few months ago). Stephen Dinan to be lead political correspondent. He'll move off the White House and become a political reporter, covering both GOP and Democratic presidential candidates. ... [FishBowlDC]