Other than raw ambition, only one through line is perceptible in a switchbacking political career.

Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, her office said Tuesday, without ...

The inauguration is the second gathering of U.S. presidents and their spouses that Michelle Obama has missed in recent weeks.

Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands ... due to an extended stay in Hawaii. Her husband and Trump, who was joined by Melania, were seated next to ...

Michelle Obama also was not in attendance at a memorial service last week for former President Jimmy Carter, remaining instead in Hawaii ... including Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush, both attended ...

Former first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton were in the same row as well, though there was no apparent sign of Michelle Obama. CNN reported Michelle Obama was on an "extended vacation" in ...

Former first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton were in the same row as well ... CNN reported Michelle Obama was on an "extended vacation" in Hawaii. Her office confirmed she did not attend ...