Susan Page

The good news: I was on #SNL! The bad news: My kids now telling friends that Kate McKinnon @updatedmckinnon is their 'real' mother.

The lesson: If you want to be a Republican candidate, don’t get on the president’s bad side. That’s the hard lesson learned by Rep. Thomas Massie and others. On “The Excerpt,” we discuss why Trump’s grip on the GOP remains firm even as his ratings fall. art19.com/shows/5-things…

Today’s front page from The Nation’s Newspaper >>>

Practically related! The @Mets hot new pitcher debuting against the Nats last night was Zach Thornton, who is—stick with me on this—the grand-nephew of my sister-in-law. A great start for #49 in his first @MLB game.

If President Trump's approval ratings are sinking into dangerous territory--and they are--how does he manage to keep ousting his GOP critics? My take for @USATODAY on why he remains so strong while also becoming so weak >>> usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

Hint: It was another remarkable woman. . .

A pleasure to talk to the smart crowd of readers at the Gaithersburg @GburgBookFest about "The Queen and Her Presidents" >>> (Photo by Bruce Guthrie)

"I always win," President Trump once told ABC's Jonathan Karl. But the war in Iran is testing that assertion, @CarlPLeubsdorf writes >>>

Sunday was a balmy day on the Mall as America's 250 was celebrated with prayer. But the reaction from some was stormy. With the nation's politics divided, no surprise that its birthday party is, too. Here's my take for @USATODAY >>> usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

This morning's @USATODAY front page >>>

American road trip: Three generations, two cars, 2,000 miles on Route 66. My @USTODAY colleague @sarahdwire on her family's journey >>> usatoday.com/story/news/usa… via @usatoday

Watching the impact of the Royals on the world stage...Reminding you to SAVE THE DATE, June 22, when we'll be in conversation w @USAToday's @SusanPage at Commonwealth Club SF @cwclub discussing her latest book, "The Queen & Her Presidents." Info: commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-06…

Cue the fireworks: America's 250th opens with prayer and a fight. Here's my take on Rededicate 250, today's celebration on the National Mall >>> usatoday.com/story/news/pol… via @usatoday

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How Ronald Reagan changed my life >>>

The ripples of redistricting: How the rush to redraw congressional lines will reshape politics in the midterms--a boost for the GOP--and the long term. Can our politics get any more polarized? Just watch. My take for @USATODAY >>> usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

DYK Queen Elizabeth II met with more U.S. presidents than anyone else in history? In honor of the 100th anniversary of her birth, @SusanPage explores the diplomacy and character of Her Majesty in "The Queen and Her Presidents". Catch her in MI this May: bit.ly/4t81OYd

Save the date: Delighted to moderate a conversation on May 27 with Ben Rhodes @brhodes at Politics and Prose (on CT Ave.) about his new book, "All We Say." What 15 speeches tell us about what it means to be an American--and who gets to decide. Please join us >>>

Lucky #537, with the irrepressible Michael @smerconish, talking Elizabeth II and her presidents >>>

Happy Mother's Day, to readers everywhere.

A meaningful evening moderating a conversation with @SusanPage about her new book The Queen and Her Presidents for @MeridianIntl. Thank you to one of Washington’s most gracious hostesses, Grace Bender, and the entire team for inviting me to be part of this lovely evening.