John Yoo, a Berkeley Law professor, is known for writing the document that the Bush administration used to justify using "enhanced interrogation" after 9/11.

The group is the latest of a number of Republican organizations opposing Trump’s re-election, yet another sign that he has alienated some in his own party, most recently with his response to the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality against Black Americans.

James Mattis, Trump's former defence secretary, joined three ex-presidents in issuing rare statements backing the George Floyd protests.

George W. Bush said it's "time for leaders on both sides to put politics aside, come together, and end this shutdown."

Myron Thompson — who supported the American-led war in Iraq, opposed gun laws and same-sex marriage, and argued for stronger animal protection and child pornography legislation — was 82.

Mulroney served in office when Bush was president, and the two leaders formed a close relationship.

George W. Bush greeted former presidents with handshakes and smiles at his father's state funeral Wednesday — and had a sweet exchange with former first lady Michelle Obama. 

An aide helped former U.S. senator Bob Dole, 95, stand for an emotional salute to the casket of his friend, the late president George H. W. Bush, in Washington, D.C.

Bush Sr. and Jr. were both conservatives of their time, resulting in more centrist policies for the former.

Jeff Sessions has so far approved at least a dozen death penalty prosecutions over the past two years, according to court filings tracked by the Federal Death Penalty Resource Counsel.