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.
WNBA Championship Parade Video Showing Barely Any Spectators Goes Viral
The Chicago Sky made history on Sunday by bringing home the city's first ever WNBA championship—but the subsequent parade appeared to draw scant crowds.
Obama Points to Voting Rights, Climate Change, Abortion in New McAuliffe Ad
Terry McAuliffe's campaign released the ad three days before former President Barack Obama is expected to campaign alongside the Democrat in Richmond.
George W. Bush Remembers Colin Powell as 'Highly Respected, Great Man'
The former president and other prominent figures paid their respects to the late secretary of state.
Colin Powell Dies From COVID Complications, Was Fully Vaccinated
Former president George W. Bush said he and former first lady Laura Bush were "deeply saddened" by Powell's death.
Virginia Governor's Race Ad Says Trump 'Scared' to Campaign There
"Is it because you know Glenn Youngkin wants nothing to do with you?" asks the MeidasTouch ad, showing Trump alongside losing GOP candidates.
Jill Biden's Virginia Visit Begins Flood of Democrats to Support McAuliffe
Former President Barack Obama is expected to make a trip to Virginia for McAuliffe on October 23.
Biden Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in National Coming Out Day Message
The president told LGBTQ+ people: "You are loved and accepted just the way you are."
Who Is Robert Pitman, Judge Who Blocked Texas Abortion Bill?
The Barack Obama appointee and lifelong Texan has drawn controversy before.
Supreme Court Allows Barack Obama Library to Be Built, Despite Controversy
The Obamas broke ground on the center last week following years of arguments arising from its location.
ESPN's Sage Steele Is Facing Backlash for Recent Controversial Comments
According to a recent report, Steele also tested positive for COVID-19 and she was removed from ESPN's programming for the week.
Obama Presidential Center is Causing Home Prices to Rise Nearby: Activists
Obama said the center is one way of giving back and said he hoped it would bring an economic boost to the area and inspire a future generation of leaders.
Obama Says 'We Can Afford' to Tax the Rich for Biden's Infrastructure Plan
Obama said he supported higher taxes on the wealthy "to make sure that we have a economy that's fair for everybody."
Biden's Approval Rating Drops Below Most Recent Presidents on Day 240: Poll
The president's rating has dropped to 46 percent from 50.3 percent in August.
Behind the Scenes at Larry Elder's Election Night Party
Elder didn't unseat California Governor Gavin Newsom, though his throngs of fans were upbeat, and they—and Elder—blamed a one-sided media for the failure.
9/11, Once a Rare Source of Unity, Is Now Another Political Battleground
"When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own," former President George W. Bush lamented in remarks at a 9/11 event on Saturday.
Biden, Former U.S. Presidents Honor America's Heroes on Anniversary of 9/11
"As a nation, we must never forget those we lost during one of the darkest moments in our history," President Biden said in a statement Saturday.
Obama Latest Democrat to Back Newsom Ahead of Recall Election
The governor's campaign has released other anti-recall ads featuring Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in recent weeks.
Fact Check: Is Biden's Approval Rating Higher Than Clinton, Close to Obama?
The president has seen his rating dip of late, amid criticism over the unfolding situation in Afghanistan.
Ex-Obama Adviser Calls on Biden to Fire National Security Chief
The former director of global engagement under Barack Obama said Jake Sullivan should leave office due to the events in Afghanistan.
Jerry Brown Defends Biden, Compares Afghan Collapse to JFK and Bay of Pigs
Biden has been widely criticized for withdrawing forces from Afghanistan, especially after the Afghan president fled the country and the Taliban seized power.
Candace Owens Slams Barack Obama, Says People Must Stop Listening to Elites
The conservative political commentator railed against the former president's decision to host a lavish party on Martha's Vineyard.
The U.S. National Debt Has Increased $5.2 Trillion Since Start of 2020
Critics of the Senate infrastructure plan have cited the growing debt and burden that the increased national debt puts on American households.
Biden Wore a Tan Suit to a Press Conference; Twitter Remembers Obama's
President Joe Biden's tan suit, worn while he was giving an jobs report on Friday, became a trending topic on Twitter.
Vinnie Hacker Reveals He's an Obama Fan After Accusations He Supports Trump
TikTok star Vinnie Hacker, 19, was accused of being a Trump supporter after a calendar was spotted on his wall.
Barack Obama Scraps Lavish Island Birthday Party Over Delta Variant Surge
Hundreds were due to attend the former president's 60th birthday party at his mansion on Martha's Vineyard.
Barack Obama's Birthday Party During Delta Surge Sparks Anger
Several people have called for the former president to cancel his party as the U.S. continues to tackle the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID.
How To Watch HBO's Barack Obama Documentary Online for Free
HBO is set to celebrate Barack Obama's presidency with three-part documentary "In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union." Here's how viewers can watch the series online.
Daniel Hale, Drone Secret Leaker, Says He Was Exposing Obama's Falsehoods
"Not a day goes by that I don't question the justification for my actions," Hale wrote, saying his conscience drove him to share top-secret details.
How Prince Harry's Memoir Is Another Step in Barack Obama's Footsteps
Harry's decision to tell his story is the third time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have mirrored the post-White House business model of Barack and Michelle Obama.
Joe Biden Releases First Guantánamo Bay Prisoner
Nasser, 56, was imprisoned without charge in the notorious prison for 19 years, held indefinitely.
