Barack Obama
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- Dec 20
Clad in a Santa cap and carrying a bag full of presents, Obama visits DC children's hospital
The former president surprised patients and families at the hospital today.
Dec 20
- Dec 20
Obama spreads holiday cheer at children's hospital
The former president surprised patients and families at the hospital today.
Dec 20
- Nov 22
Barack Obama surprises Chicago food bank ahead of Thanksgiving
The Greater Chicago Food Depository tweeted video of the heartwarming visit.
Nov 22
- Oct 26
Obama takes direct aim at Trump's 'lying'
The former president criticized his successor at a campaign rally in Milwaukee.
Oct 26
- Oct 26
Obama tells Americans to reject 'cynical politics'
Obama attacked Republicans and President Trump during a campaign rally in Wisconsin.
Oct 26
- Oct 22
- Oct 22
Obama goes up against Trump in fight for Nevada Senate seat
"The consequences of you staying home would be profoundly dangerous for our country, for this democracy," Obama said.
Oct 22
- Sep 24
Obama urges Americans to vote, says consequences of not voting are 'dire'
President Barack Obama spoke at an awards ceremony in Illinois.
Sep 24
- Sep 14
Obama hits back at Republicans on the campaign trail in Ohio
"When you hear folks bragging about this economic miracle, just remember when it started," Obama said.
Sep 14
- Sep 12
In a dramatic course change, Obama breaks tradition and blasts Trump: Analysis
The ex-president broke with tradition and took to the stump to castigate Trump.
Sep 12
- Sep 10
Obama takes aim at Trump
Former President Obama is back on the campaign trail and taking aim at his successor as he rallies support for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Sep 10 - Sep 9
Former President Obama gave a heated speech against Trump ahead of midterm elections
President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence reacted negatively to the speech.
Sep 9 - Sep 7
In defining speech, Obama takes down Trump, his politics and enablers; warns of 'dire' consequences of not voting
President Barack Obama is set to receive an award on ethics in government from the University of Illinois on Friday, as he is set to begin campaigning for Democrats.
Sep 7 - Jul 31
Obama and Biden make surprise DC lunch visit
Former President Barack Obama and Former VP Joe Biden had lunch at Dog Tag Bakery, which is run by veterans and military families in a business education program.
Jul 31 - Jul 31
Obama and Biden together again - for surprise DC lunch
Former President Barack Obama and Former VP Joe Biden had lunch at Dog Tag Bakery, which is run by veterans and military families in a business education program.
Jul 31 - Jul 17
Obama: Despite 'strange and uncertain' times, Nelson Mandela's legacy endures
Obama first made a stop in Kenya before the lecture to open a fitness center founded by his half-sister Auma Obama.
Jul 17 - Jul 17
Obama says we live in 'strange and uncertain' times in speech to commemorate Nelson Mandela's legacy
The speech falls on the day before Mandela's 100th birthday and is part of the series of events the Nelson Mandela Foundation has planned for the milestone.
Jul 17 - Jul 12
Americans rank Barack Obama as best president of their lifetimes: Poll
A Pew Research poll released yesterday says that most Americans rank former President Barack Obama as the best president of their lifetimes.
Jul 12 - Jun 25
Obama poised to ‘hit the campaign trail’ again: Ben Rhodes looks back and ahead at midterms
Ben Rhodes believes that Obama will speak up more in the fall.
Jun 25 - Jun 19
Richmond school named after confederate general will be changed to Barack Obama Elementary
A predominantly African-American elementary school in Richmond, Virginia, is dropping its confederate general name and will soon be known as Barack Obama Elementary.
Jun 19 - Jun 11
The Obamas sign multiyear production deal with Netflix
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
The Obamas ink a multiyear deal with Netflix
The former president and first lady will produce films and series for Netflix.
Jun 11 - May 21
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sign multiyear deal with Netflix
The former president and first lady will produce films and series for Netflix.
May 21 - May 8
Former President Obama slams decision to withdraw US from Iran deal
Former President Obama slammed President Trump's announcement to withdraw the U.S. from Iran Deal
May 8 - Apr 18
Star uses AI, President Obama in fake news PSA
Jordan Peele produced the video, which uses artificial intelligence, with Buzzfeed to warn about the future of fake news.
Apr 18 - Feb 13
Obama portraits unveiled, break with tradition
The artists were the first African American artists ever selected.
Feb 13 - Feb 13
Portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
At the ceremony on Monday, portraits of the former president, by artist Kehinde Wiley, and first lady, by artist Amy Sherald, were finally revealed.
Feb 13 - Feb 13
The Obamas each unveil their official portraits
No charges will be filed against the father who lunged at the former USA Gymnastics team doctor in court.
Feb 13 - Feb 13
National Portrait Gallery unveils Obama portraits
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, both painted by African-American artists who were chosen by the Obamas.
Feb 13 - Jan 13
Obama's first talk show appearance since leaving office
The former president talks to David Letterman about life outside the White House, the current political climate and the legacy he hopes to leave.
Jan 13 - Jan 12
US's biggest challenge is country not sharing same set of facts, Obama tells Letterman
Obama told Letterman on his new "Netflix" show people need to share same facts.
Jan 12 - Jan 11
Former President Obama advises dancers like himself to 'stay in the pocket'
Former President Obama has a tip for dancers with "dad moves" like himself.
Jan 11 - Jan 2
Former President Obama reveals his favorite books and songs of 2017
He's keeping this tradition alive.
Jan 2 - Dec 27
Obama says social media is 'corroding social discourse' in interview with Prince Harry
Harry spoke with the former president on BBC's Radio 4.
Dec 27 - Dec 18
Prince Harry interviews former President Obama
Adrienne Bankert reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Dec 18 - Nov 8
Obama signs book, shakes hands at jury duty
The former president fulfilled his civic duty in Chicago today.
Nov 8 - Nov 8
Obama shows up in Chicago for jury duty
Former President Barack Obama, free of a job that forced him to move to Washington for eight years, showed up to a downtown Chicago courthouse for jury duty on Wednesday morning.
Nov 8 - Nov 1
Obama kicks off leadership summit
Former President Barack Obama spoke about politics, the future and selfies.
Nov 1 - Oct 28
From White House to the jury box, Obama is called up for court duty
Obama was called for jury duty in Cook County, Illinois.
Oct 28 - Oct 20
Obama slams state of US politics in 1st post-presidency campaign stops, calls for rejection of Charlottesville hate
Obama's aides said he would stay away from criticizing the president.
Oct 20 - Oct 20
Barack Obama and George W. Bush make rare public appearances
Both former presidents, on separate occasions and without mentioning Trump's name, spoke out about the country's current divisiveness.
Oct 20 - Oct 14
Obama Foundation enlists Gloria Estefan, Chance the Rapper for inaugural summit
Chance the Rapper will also perform at the inaugural event in Chicago.
Oct 14 - Sep 9
Barack Obama makes surprise visit to DC high school 'to welcome back students'
"Proud of these McKinley Tech students," the former president tweeted.
Sep 9 - Aug 16
Obama's Charlottesville tweet is now the most-liked tweet ever
The former president's tweet is also the 5th most retweeted tweet.
Aug 16 - Aug 11
- Aug 5
Michelle Obama sends birthday wishes to 'phenomenal guy' Barack Obama
The former first lady tweeted birthday wishes to her "phenomenal guy."
Aug 5 - Jun 28
Podesta defends Obama response to Russian hacking
John Podesta attended a closed-door interview on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Jun 28 - Jun 27
Clinton's former campaign chair defends Obama response to Russian hacking
John Podesta attended a closed-door interview on Capitol Hill Tuesday
Jun 27 - Jun 18
University of Michigan coach to ask Obamas to be honorary football captains
Coach Harbaugh says he's "in the process of making an official ask."
Jun 18 - Jun 16
Obama delivers touching speech for Jay Z hall of fame induction
The former president offered a taped messaged during Jay Z's induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jun 16