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Just when you thought This Week in Media Bias History couldnt get any crazier, it does.Journalists hate Donald Trump. But they really LOVED Barack Obama. How far did the New York Times go to make that clear? In 2009, one of the papers bloggers wrote about sex dreams involving the Democratic president. Another Times whopper from our archives?Whining about the terse and old Constitution.Other examples this week include talking about impeaching Ronald Reagan and falling for Soviet propaganda.

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Former first lady Michelle Obama turned 54 today, celebrating her first birthday in Washington, D.C., since leaving the White House.

She started the day with flowers and a card, addressed Miche, from her husband, former President Barack Obama.

Thank you @BarackObama for the beautiful flowers waiting for me in the office this morning. Youre my best friend, biggest fan, and getting notes and flowers from you will never get old, she posted on Instagram.

She also thanked the people from around the country who had wished her well on her birthday.

You have no idea how much we love hearing from you. I know birthdays can sometimes be bittersweet (54!), but your messages of hope, generosity, and warmth have always reminded me how lucky and blessed we are, she wrote.

In years past, the Obamas have been seen at D.C. restaurants to celebrate Michelle Obamas birthday, but plans for the former first ladys 54th were not announced.

The former president, 56, has never disguised his affection for his wife, the mother of their two daughters and his partner since their days on the South Side of Chicago.

You're not only my wife and the mother of my children, you're my best friend. I love your strength, your grace, and your determination. And I love you more each day. Happy Birthday, @MichelleObama, he wrote beneath a photo of the two on a couch, dressed in matching hues.

Another birthday gift came from the Philadelphia Eagles Chris Long, who released a video to promote Michelle Obamas efforts to get students to fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Student Aid, a college aid form. Long also donated his entire seasons salary to fund educational opportunities in the three cities where hes played for the NFL: Philadelphia, Boston and St. Louis.

Since leaving office, the Obamas have laid low politically. Public endeavors have largely been for the Obama Foundation, speeches or travel -- though the former president joined two then-candidates and now-governors, Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., and Gov. Ralph Northam, D-Va., on the campaign trail in the fall.

Michelle and Barack Obama both welcomed leaders from Chicago, the U.S. and around the world for the Obama Foundation Summit at the end of October, and recently, Michelle Obama and Prince Harry made a surprise visit to students at Hyde Park Academy in Chicago, according to photos from both the Kensington Palace and former first ladys account.

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Former first lady Michelle Obamaon Wednesdayshared a picture of the birthday bouquet she received from her husband, and, in a heartwarming Instagram post, called him her best friend.

Thank you@BarackObama for the beautiful flowers waiting for me in the office this morning. Youre my best friend, biggest fan, and getting notes and flowers from you will never get old, she wrote on Instagram. And to the many people from around the country who sent cards and posted on social media, you have no idea how much we love hearing from you.

How the former first lady spent January 17, which marks her 54th birthday, is largely unknown, but she did appear to be having a great time in the days leading up to it.

A recentphotoof her wearing a very stylish bikini, while vacationing in Miami, was posted by an Instagram user earlier in the week.

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Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) holding his daughter Malia with wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha (R) celebrate his victory with supporters over Repulican rival Alan Keyes November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama was expected to easily defeat Keyes in this first ever senate race featuring two major-party African-American candidates.

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US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is seen with his wife Michelle in a family snapshot from their October 18, 1992 wedding day released by Obama's US presidential campaign, February 4, 2008.

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Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) sits with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) in a hotel room as they wait for election returns to come in November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is expected to win easily against the Republican candidate Alan Keyes.

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President elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave to their supporters after Obama gave his victory speech during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama defeated Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by a wide margin in the election to become the first African-American U.S. President elect.

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Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) kisses his wife Michelle Obama laugh at the end of the Town Hall Presidential Debate at Belmont University's Curb Event Center October 7, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tonight's debate is the second presidential debate of three, the only one being held in the town hall style with questions coming from audience members.

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US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama and his wife Michelle embrace during an election day speech at the end of the 2008 Democratic Party primaries, at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota, on June 3, 2008.

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Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Barack Obama stands with his wife Michelle during a primary results rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 06, 2008.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and his wife Michelle Obama acknowledge the crowd at the Roberts Stadium, April 22, 2008 in Evansville Indiana. Late exit polls showed Obama losing the Pennsylvania primary to rival Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York by ten percentage points.

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Surrounded by his family and supporters, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama proclaim a resounding victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, Saturday, January 26, 2008, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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First lady Michelle Obama (L) and President Barack Obama walk to the North Portico of the White House to await the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.

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US President Barack Obama kisses First Lady Michelle Obama prior to speaking at Hradcany Square near Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on April 5, 2009. The world must deliver 'a strong international response' to North Korea's launch of a rocket, US President Barack Obama said in a speech in Prague on Sunday.

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US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (L) dance during their visit to the Western Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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First lady Michelle Obama (L) stands with her husband U.S President Barack Obama, as they wait for Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala to arrive for a State Dinner at the White House on May 19, 2010 in Washington, DC. President Obama welcomed President Calderon to the White House today for an official state visit that is taking place amid tension over immigration politics and Mexico's deadly drug war.

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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama chat as they walk to the White House in Washington, DC, on December 14, 2011 upon returing from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where they met US troops. Obama on December 14, honored America's nearly nine years of 'bleeding and building' in Iraq, hailing the 'extraordinary achievement' of a war he once branded 'dumb.'

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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, for a reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House in London, on May 25, 2011. Obama and his wife Michelle enjoyed a regal welcome from Queen Elizabeth II, who has met every US president but one since the 1950s. Obama's visit, the second stop on a European tour, comes as Britain seeks to prove its staying power despite fading military might and Washington looks to retool its decades-old alliance with Europe as a catalyst for global action.

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) looks at his wife, first lady Michelle Obama (L), as she speaks during a reception in honor of International Womens Day at the East Room of the White House March 8, 2010 in Washington, DC. The reception honored women from around the world and their achievements.

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US President Barack Obama (C) waves as and First Lady Michelle Obama applauds during the Kennedy Center Honors event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2011.

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander in Chief's Ball in Washington, January 21, 2013.

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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wave as they attend the The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) Annual Phoenix Awards September 21, 2013 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn April 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama and the first lady hosted thousands of children for the annual White House event dating back to 1876 that features live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, as well as the Easter egg roll this year.

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Kennedy Center Honors Reception at the White House in Washington December 6, 2015.

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U.S. President Barack Obama has his tie adjusted by first lady Michelle Obama as they await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan for a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, September 25, 2015.

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama perform a reading of the children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" for children gathered for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, March 28, 2016.

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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at the Phoenix Awards Dinner at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 17, 2016 in Washington, DC.

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U.S. President Barack Obama hugs his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, onstage, after delivering his farewell address to the American people at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. (

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The White House Press Office in Exile, otherwise known as the tabloids, is in full Trump-boosting, Clinton-bashing, Obama-blaming mode this week.

The president, who has previously lamented the injustice of the National Enquirer being deprived of the Pulitzer Prize it so richly deserves, should be pleased with the rags immolation of Michael Wolffs political bestseller Fire and Fury, with a cover headline branding it a Book of Lies!

Staffers think prez is dumb. FALSE! screams the Enquirer's front page. His ego is out of control. FALSE! Hes hated by his own family. FALSE!

Not satisfied with demolishing Wolffs reporting, the Enquirer claims that the book is part of an attack on Trump orchestrated by Puppet Master-in-Chief Barack Obama! Wolff is part of the Obama hit team chosen by America's last president to undermine Trump, claims the magazine. And to prove its point, the Enquirer sent audio and video tapes of Wolff for stress analysis, and concluded Michael Wolff is lying throughout. Well, you cant argue with science.

Sister publication the Globe dances like its 2016 all over again, with its cover story about Bill and Hillary Clinton's alleged "$365 million bribery scandal at the Clinton Foundation under the headline: "Were Guilty!" Inside, the story reveals: Crooked Clintons Confess!"

But its not just Bill & Hill freely admitting their life of lies Trump nails Clinton confession, the Globe crows. Did Trump grill the Clintons in interrogation rooms under bright lights? Hardly.

As the FBI mounts a new probe into possible pay-to-play politics by the Clintons and their Foundation, the Globe claims that the Clintons sought a plea deal to make the whole ugly business go away and that Trump ordered the Justice Department to make no sweetheart deals, making good on his promise to lock up the crooked Clintons.

Two quick points: (1) discussing a plea deal is far from a confession, and (2) since the probe is only days old its unlikely that the Clintons would consider a plea deal before knowing whether the investigation has even dug up any incriminating evidence. The report sounds more like wishful thinking by the Globe team of psychic reporters.

The fantasies continue in the Globe with Camillas Deathbed Revenge! claiming that Princes Charles wife is secretly negotiating a mega-bucks deal to tell all in a blockbuster TV interview! Her aim? . . . to bring down the royals before shes killed by liver cancer. Another couple of quick thoughts: (1) Youre not on your deathbed if youre seen walking around quite happily at the Royal Familys Christmas Day church service, and announcing plans to visit a brewery in Wales later this month; and (2) as Ive noted before, Camillas diagnosis of liver cancer appears to have been missed by the combined ranks of Britains Royal press corps, clearly lacking the psychic skills of the Globe paranormal reporting team.

The tabloids are back to their usual prognosticatory feats with their latest death watch stories. TVs Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, who recently underwent surgery to remove blood clots from his brain, has just 9 weeks to live! claims the Globe. Start the countdown. Lets not forget Nick Nolte, given just six months to live 18 months ago.

Meanwhile the Enquirer claims that Val Kilmer given just months to live more than two years ago now has less than 12 months to live as cancer spreads to his brain docs fear. Docs fear? Thats sloppy, even for the Enquirer. They usually claim that friends fear a celebrity is ill, which they can get away with because friends" arent medical experts. But doctors? They know if cancer has spread to the brain or not.

Michael Douglas knows he could pass away at any time, an unnamed source tells the Enquirer. Shocking. Couldnt we all?

Meghan Markles Wedding Dilemmas dominate the cover of Us magazine, which details the brides 11 agonizing decisions. These make first world problems seem trivial: What tiara will she wear? Will her dad walk her down the aisle? Who will design her dress? The one question they dont address: Who cares?

People magazine devotes its cover to TVs former Today show host Ann Curry, who breaks her silence and opens up about the pain of leading the Today show. Okay, how much did it hurt? It hurt like hell . . but Im stronger now. Good to know.

Fortunately we have the crack investigative team at Us magazine to tell us that Alessandra Ambrosio wore it best, that actress Elsa Patakys worst habit is eating doughnuts, that Xscape singer Kandi Burruss carries lipstick, perfume and deodorant in her tote, and that the stars are just like us: they pump gas, buy toilet paper, and eat lunch. Enlightening, as always.

The National Examiner once again brings us the weeks best headline: E.T. Stole My Virginity! in which David Huggins, aged 74, of New Jersey, reveals a VERY close encounter he had as a teen. Huggins claims in a new documentary that he not only lost his virginity to an alien, but that he fathered dozens of alien hybrid children. She had a very nice body, says Huggins of his extra-terrestrial lover. Sounds about as plausible as everything else in this weeks tabloids.

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Amid the wide spectrum of analysts assessing the first year of Donald Trump presidency, I thought I'd weigh in with some thoughts on how that grading process is going.

Let's stipulate that most Americans left-of-center are experiencing some degree of despair. I feel their pain. In fact, I felt it directly during 16 of the last 25 years, when I too had to endure presidencies I did not vote for.

Predictably, there are also Trump loyalists who give him straight As on everything, with no demerits for the occasional unfortunate tweet or the stray moment of decorum beneath the office.

That's not me. While I am beyond pleased to welcome the most conservative agenda since President Ronald Reagan, I have not been a fan of some of the chapters that have required me to say "That's just Trump being Trump." The presidency does not need unforced errors like the recent vulgar remarkabout other countries, if he actually said it.

But here's the phenomenon of the moment: a lot of conservatives are so discombobulated by their stylistic gripes with Trump that they are blind to what has happened in one short year: the achievement of more conservative goals than virtually any other 2016 GOP candidate could have dreamed of.

My initial choice was Sen. Ted Cruz, on the logic that he would dismantle the Obama agenda with the skill of a surgeon. It now seems that what was needed was not a scalpel but a sledgehammer. Trump is that sledgehammer, and he has delivered magnificent blows to our punitive tax system, our suffocating regulatory state and to the political correctness that endangers religious freedom. And that's just for starters.

Those blows have claimed some collateral damage. His behavior has not always been mannerly. His words have not always been well-chosen. His methods have not always been conventional.

But if I were to allow that to mitigate or even outweigh the sheer joy of this first year's results, I'd be out of my mind.

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