Barack Obama
The latest on former President Barack Obama. The 44th president of the United States, Obama was in office from 2008 to 2016. Highlights from his presidency include the passage of the Affordable Care Act, his administrations' actions in the wake of the 2008 economic collapse, and the capture of Osama bin Laden. His vice president, Joe Biden, was elected the 46th president of the United States in 2020.
Donald Trump reacts to mockery of him saying Obama instead of Biden
The former president denied on Monday any decline to his mental abilities by stating he took a cognitive test.
Ex-Obama official anti-Muslim rant goes viral: "Did you rape your daughter"
Stuart Seldowitz was caught on video telling a halal cart operator that the death toll in Gaza "wasn't enough," and other things.
Joe Biden told to "get out or get going" by former Obama strategist
David Axelrod stepped up his criticism of the president in a CNN interview.
Video: Donald Trump makes gaffe mixing up Obama and Biden
Trump was ridiculed on social media for appearing to be "confused" about who was currently in the White House.
Why Progressives Should Heed Obama's Call on Israel/Palestine
Activists on the left would do well to drop moral certitude and Manicheanism and adopt the complexity called for by Obama.
Sorry, Obama: 'We' Aren't Complicit. It's You Who Has Blood on Your Hands
Maybe we can finally see Obama for what he truly is: The man who set the world on fire.
Will Obama lose his bird after names are purged?
The American Ornithology Society said that it would rename all bird species in its jurisdiction that were named for people regardless of the name's history.
Trump goes after his Republican predecessors to save himself
American history "reflects a strong tradition against prosecuting Presidents for their official acts," Trump's attorneys wrote in a new court filing.
What Tafari Campbell 911 call made by Secret Service reveals
Barack Obama's personal chef drowned while paddleboarding near the former president's family home in Martha's Vineyard.
Obama warns Israel's strikes on Gaza could backfire
"Any Israeli military strategy that ignores the human costs could ultimately backfire," Obama wrote.
Biden talks tough on Iran in clearest break with Obama-era policy
The president on Thursday delivered one of his toughest messages yet to Iran.
Fact Check: Did the US under Obama give Iran $150 Billion?
U.S. is said to have handed $150 billion to Iran eight years ago, as tensions between the two nations worsen.
Trump to host D'Souza movie premiere: 'Police State'
Dinesh D'Souza premieres his film alleging the U.S. is moving toward a police state at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump blasts Biden on Hamas, claims "same people" are crossing U.S. border
The former president suggested that Hamas militants could be "planning an attack" inside the U.S. because of Biden's border policies.
Hillary Clinton's cult "deprogramming" comments spark MAGA outrage
During a television appearance, the former secretary of state called for a "formal deprogramming" of MAGA "cult members."
Joe Biden's polling woes could get even worse as shutdown looms
A potential federal shutdown likely won't help the his popularity among voters if "they blame the person who's unpopular" already, a political scientist said.
Barack Obama weighs in on United Auto Workers strike
The former U.S. president previously backed the union over similar action in 2007.
Liberty Safe CEO's Obama donations spark renewed backlash
The company is facing calls for boycotts after complying with an FBI request for an individual charged in association with the Capitol riot.
Reassessing Obama's Syria Red Line Ten Years Later
With time comes greater understanding and better perspective.
Did Vivek Ramaswamy plagiarize Barack Obama speech during GOP debate?
The Republican hopeful's opening remarks bore a striking similarity to comments made by the former president in 2004, sparking accusations they were lifted.
I'm a white man. I'm a victim of racism
I feel the tables have turned; it's White people who are being marginalized and demonized.
Map shows why Obama's Hawaii house was "spared" from Maui wildfire
"The number of confirmed fatalities was 106, the Maui Police Department reported Tuesday 8/15," Maui County officials said.
Celebrities speak out as Hawaii wildfires death toll rises
Some of the biggest names in Hollywood and Washington D.C. shared their grief as the death toll edges closer to 100.
Tanya Chutkan donated $1,500 to Barack Obama's campaign, records reveal
Documents reveal that the Washington D.C. district judge made the donations to Obama for America between 2008 and 2009.
Do presidential candidates get Secret Service? RFK Jr. denied protection
Secret Service provisions typically apply to major presidential and vice presidential candidates 120 prior to a general election.
Tafari Campbell's wife speaks out over his death: "My heart is broken"
Campbell, former president Barack Obama's personal chef, drowned while paddleboarding on Martha's Vineyard, state police said.
Tafari Campbell's death has eerie parallels with former Clinton chef
The death of Tafari Campbell has parallels with that of Walter Scheib, another former White House chef who also died after drowning in a freak accident.
What Barack and Michelle Obama have said about Tafari Campbell's death
"Our hearts are broken that he's gone," the Obamas said of their personal chef in a statement, who they described as a "beloved part of out family."
Tafari Campbell drowned with another paddleboarder at scene—Police
Campbell, former president Barack Obama's personal chef, drowned near the former first family's home in Martha's Vineyard.
Tafari Campbell's death sparks wave of conspiracy theories
Campbell's body was found on Monday near Barack Obama's home on Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts.
