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.
Living U.S. Presidents Pay Tribute to Prince Philip
Gun salutes and sporting events on Saturday marked the passing of the Queen's consort at the age of 99.
DMX Obama Comments Resurface: 'Your Momma Ain't Name You No Damn Barack'
The rapper said he didn't know who Obama was while the Democrat was seeking his party's nomination in 2008.
Donald Trump Desk Photo Shows Challenge Coins on Display
Former President Donald Trump received several challenge coins from members of the armed forces during his four-year term.
Barack Obama Pays Tribute to 'Beloved Grandmother' After Her Death
"We will miss her dearly, but we'll celebrate with gratitude her long and remarkable life," the former president wrote of Sarah Obama, who died in Kenya aged 99.
Sarah Obama, Former President's Step-Grandmother, Dies Aged 99
She died while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Kenya on March 29, her daughter confirmed.
Barack Obama Video Defending Filibuster Goes Viral after Jim Crow Remarks
Both Obama and President Joe Biden defended the tactic in 2005 before later denouncing it.
A Trump Statue Was Removed From a Wax Museum After Visitors Damaged It
The statue at Louis Tussaud's Waxworks in San Antonio, Texas, was repeatedly punched and scratched, while tufts of artificial hair was even pulled off it while people took selfies.
Polarized Nation Picks Obama and Trump as Favorite Presidents of All Time
Barack Obama and Donald Trump are the two best presidents in the history of the nation, according to a new poll, while Joe Biden is already as popular as Bill Clinton among Democrats.
Biden Allies See Political Headache for President As Migrant Surge Nears
A yearly surge of border crossings is expected in the spring as the weather warms, something that also vexed Trump, and was politically damaging for Obama during the summer of 2014, as tens of thousands of kids came to the country.
Man Who Threatened to Lynch Black Congressman, Hang Obama Denied Release
"Words have meaning...your words rise to the level of posing a danger," Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush told Hubert Monday at a detention hearing in Springfield, Missouri.
Republican Tweets Obama Dr. Seuss Praise, Photo of Himself Reading to Kids
The famous children's author has recently become a flashpoint in debates about so-called "cancel culture."
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Break a Dr. Seuss Tradition?
Read Across America Day is celebrated on Dr. Seuss' birthday and is traditionally synonymous with the author.
Here's Why Read Across America Day Falls on Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Read Across America Day was originally synonymous with the author of "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham."
In Iraq, Joe Biden Haunted by Obama's Foreign Policy Missteps
"The world has moved on beyond Biden's core views, the U.S. is no longer the 'indispensable nation,'" former U.S. ambassador James Jeffrey told Newsweek, "intervention by the U.S. in countries' inner politics to promote American values is problematic and typically a failure."
Billionaires' Wealth Gain Could Fund $3.9K Stimulus Checks—Obama Economist
Professor Robert Reich, who served as Labor Secretary under Democratic President Bill Clinton between 1993 and 1997, made the comments on Twitter.
Garland Must Commit to Finishing Obama's Work on Solitary
After a year of COVID, every American ought to have a newfound appreciation for the profound physical and psychological effects that extreme social isolation can have on a person.
Obama and Trump Express Optimism About Tiger Woods' Return to Golf
Tiger won his 82 PGA tournaments and 15 major championships through a span of four U.S. presidents. But Obama and Trump agreeing on something is pretty rare.
20 Photos of U.S. Presidents With Their Dogs That Will Make You Smile
Champ Biden, Buddy Clinton, Fala Roosevelt, Yuki Johnson, and Laddie Boy Harding are just some of the dogs that have lived at the White House.
Biden, Obama Off to Same Footing on Middle East
President Joe Biden is in the same situation former President Barack Obama was in, partly due to conditions out of his control, but mostly due to actions he can control.
Tennessee man arrested for applying for gun permit using Obama's name
The man who was charged with a felony for identity theft in Tennessee potentially had a history of mental health issues.
Will Biden Make the Right Choice on Afghanistan?
If the president is genuinely committed to closing the book on a two decade-long misadventure in Afghanistan, he needs to resist the temptation of accepting the same, old advice.
Americans Think Trump Made More Progress on Terrorism Than Obama
The former president is now facing a second Senate trial accused of inciting the storming of the Capitol building by a far-right mob on January 6.
Members of Reddit's 'QAnon Casualties' Support Group Talk 'Losing' Family
A popular group on Reddit allows members to share difficult experiences they've faced involving relatives and friends who believe in QAnon.
Jobs, Income, GDP Growth 'Startlingly' Higher Under Democratic Presidents
Democratic presidents are "more willing to heed historical lessons," but Republicans cling to "magical" tax cuts and deregulation theories during economic downturns, states a new economic analysis.
Joe Biden Signed More Orders Than Trump, Obama Combined in First 12 Days
The new president has taken a number of actions to begin enacting his agenda and to reverse some of the moves of his predecessor.
Biden's Wobble on $2,000 Stimulus Is Replay of Obama's "Public Option" Fail
The new president had a front-row seat in watching a bad-faith Republican opposition kill a key health care initiative. Did he learn from that Obamacare retreat?
Man With 'White Privilege' Card Accused of Planning to Bomb Democrats
Ian Benjamin Rogers is being held in state custody in lieu of a $5 million bail as he awaits a preliminary hearing. If convicted, Rogers could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Ted Cruz Says Presidents Carter, Clinton and Obama Could Be Impeached Next
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz said the former presidents could be next in line for impeachment "because that's what we do in Januaries."
Tom Brady vs Colin Kaepernick: Super Bowl LV Conjures QB Political Debate
Tom Brady skipped White House visits for both Obama and Trump, but it's his early coziness to Trump in the mid 2000s that sparked this pre-Super Bowl spat.
Mitch McConnell Fist Bumps Barack Obama at Biden Inauguration
"I just watched Obama and Mitch McConnell fist bump and I don't know how to feel about it," one viewer tweeted.
