Michelle Obama claims Trump White House doing what she, husband never could’ve ‘gotten away with’
Obama claimed she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, faced too much pressure from their “community” to be able to replicate unspecified actions of the Trump administration.
Chris Rock: Obama presidency marked 'progress for White people,' not Black people
“Obama becoming the president, it’s progress for White people. It’s not progress for Black people,” comedian Chris Rock reportedly said.
Barack Obama's memoir 'A Promised Land' coming Nov. 17
The first volume of former President Barack Obama's memoir is coming out Nov. 17, two weeks after Election Day.
Chicago OKs affordable housing protections near Obama library
Under the ordinance, Chicago will require new developments near the planned center to include affordable housing.
DNC Day 3: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton urge Americans to vote as Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination
Former President Barack Obama warned Wednesday night that American democracy may not survive if Donald Trump is reelected.
Barack Obama, in scathing rebuke of Trump at DNC, warns democracy at stake in 2020 election
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a live address during Wednesday night's Democratic convention and urge voters to back Joe Biden, who spent eight years by his side in the White House.
Dems pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention’s third night after former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy itself was at risk if President Donald Trump wins reelection this fall.
‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Chicago to require affordable housing near Obama library, under agreement
Chicago will require new developments near the planned Obama Presidential Center to include affordable housing and provide other neighborhood protections under an agreement reached between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and activists.
Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.
‘Let’s get to work’: Obama pens letter on how to achieve ‘real change’ amid George Floyd protests
The former U.S. president reflected on the protests that have engulfed much of the United States.
‘We must be better’: Former President Barack Obama issues statement on death of George Floyd
Former president Barack Obama weighed on the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an incident with Minneapolis police officers on Monday, writing “this shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America.”
Obamas, Oprah join Chicago project reading to kids online amid pandemic
Barack and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey have joined the ranks of famous Chicagoans who are reading children’s books in videos posted online by the Chicago Public Library to engage families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race
Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.
Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'
Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.
Biden reportedly sought Obama's input on running mate
Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.