Barack Obama

Michelle Obama Says America Is in a ‘Janky Version’ of Itself

During a conversation with Hasan Minhaj, the former first lady described the country as messy, but reminded listeners that new versions do not erase what came before.

South Carolina Wants to Honor Barack Obama With His Own Highway

The state Senate voted unanimously to rename a stretch of I-77 the "President Barack H. Obama Highway." Here's what comes next.

Did Obama Just Bust Your Bracket?

The former president has Duke and Arizona meeting in the final, but his road to Indy features some shocking exits for tournament favorites.

Inside Obama’s Big Chicago Opening

The Obama Presidential Center will debut on the South Side with star performances and a community-first mission, and will likely not include Donald Trump.

Barack and Michelle Obama Reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Legacy: 'We Stood on His Shoulders'

In a joint statement, the former president and first lady honor the civil rights leader’s six decades of activism and credit his historic presidential campaigns with paving the way for their own political journey.

Before Obama, There Was Jesse: The Campaigns That Changed Presidential Politics

Though he never won the White House, Jesse Jackson’s 1984 and 1988 runs reshaped delegate math, coalition strategy, and the very idea of Black presidential viability, clearing the path for Barack Obama decades later.

Obama Walks Back His Now Viral ‘Aliens Are Real’ Statement

The former president says the universe likely hosts life, but not in a bunker at Area 51 — and definitely not with any evidence he ever saw.

Donald Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes

The video, which depicted the former first couple as apes, prompted widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s history with racially charged attacks.

Barack and Michelle Obama Warns ICE Crackdowns Are Pushing America Toward a Breaking Point

After the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti, Barack and Michelle Obama condemned aggressive federal immigration tactics and called on Americans to speak out against escalating state violence.

‘I’d Actively Work Against That’: Michelle Obama Shuts Down Third Obama Term Talk

In her latest candid convo, she backs strict term limits, explains our need for younger leaders, and addresses that viral comment about women leading.

The Obamas’ Heartfelt Wishes To Get Us To The New Year

The former president and first lady posted a new portrait and brief holiday message, part of a long family tradition that even includes mailing 100,000 cards each year.

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