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Nov 22, 4:53 AM ET
Barack Obama urges anxious Democrats to 'chill out' over 2020 candidates at California fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama is no longer sitting on the sidelines of the 2020 Democratic primary, once again wading into the political sphere with a warning.
Nov 22, 4:53 AM ET
Oct 4, 5:13 PM ET
White House guard dog honored with UK award for protecting Obama family
Hurricane, a US Secret Service dog who protected President Obama and family from an intruder, honored for his outstanding devotion to duty with the "Animal OBE."
Oct 4, 5:13 PM ET
Oct 3, 5:37 PM ET
Barack and Michelle Obama share sweet posts to celebrate 27th wedding anniversary
The former president and first lady are the parents of two college-aged daughters.
Oct 3, 5:37 PM ET
Aug 24, 8:16 PM ET
Beyonce, Sinatra among those on Obama summer song playlist
Obama playlist has everyone from Drake and Beyonce to Steely Dan, Frank Sinatra.
Aug 24, 8:16 PM ET
Aug 18, 9:00 PM ET
Obama's high school basketball jersey sells for $120,000
Jersey believed to have been worn by Obama while he was at Honolulu prep school.
Aug 18, 9:00 PM ET
Aug 6, 10:30 PM ET
Trump hits back at Obama rebuke of divisive language in wake of mass shootings
Former President Barack Obama tweeted his criticism of U.S. leadership following the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
Aug 6, 10:30 PM ET
Aug 4, 10:30 PM ET
Obama library brings elation but also fear of displacement
Chicago residents living near the Obama Presidential Center's proposed site say the prospect of a gleaming center honoring the president they supported excites them, but they also fear neighborhood revitalization might push them out
Aug 4, 10:30 PM ET
Jun 6, 4:47 PM ET
Obamas to produce exclusive podcasts for Spotify
Barack and Michelle Obama's production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform
Jun 6, 4:47 PM ET
May 5, 11:43 AM ET
Stretch of road in Los Angeles renamed Obama Boulevard
Obama Boulevard will replace Rodeo Road, a 3 ½-mile street.
May 5, 11:43 AM ET
Apr 12, 11:30 AM ET
Former Obama White House counsel indicted
Gregory Craig, 74, faces charges of "hiding material facts" and lying to lobbying regulators under the Foreign Agent Registration Act, or FARA.
Apr 12, 11:30 AM ET
Apr 6, 5:40 PM ET
Obama tells young Europeans to foster reasoned online debate
Former U.S. President Barack Obama says he wants to support young leaders in Europe and elsewhere who are trying to tackle problems such as climate change and inequality
Apr 6, 5:40 PM ET
Mar 22, 5:15 PM ET
Barack Obama writes to Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez on engagement
Barack Obama sent a heartfelt note to Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez on their engagement.
Mar 22, 5:15 PM ET
Feb 23, 7:40 AM ET
44th President Barack Obama's 'O-bomber' jacket is breaking the internet
Barack Obama sat courtside at a college basketball game wearing a bomber jacket people can't stop talking about.
Feb 23, 7:40 AM ET
Feb 19, 9:53 PM ET
Chicago park activists put fate of Barack Obama Presidential Center in jeopardy
The $500 million presidential center is slated to be built on 20 acres of park.
Feb 19, 9:53 PM ET
Dec 20, 8:09 AM ET
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, 8:09 AM ET
Dec 20, 12:07 AM ET
Obama spreads holiday cheer at children's hospital
The former president surprised patients and families at the hospital today.
Dec 20, 12:07 AM ET
Nov 22, 1:30 PM ET
Barack Obama surprises Chicago food bank ahead of Thanksgiving
The Greater Chicago Food Depository tweeted video of the heartwarming visit.
Nov 22, 1:30 PM ET
Oct 26, 10:51 PM ET
Obama takes direct aim at Trump's 'lying'
The former president criticized his successor at a campaign rally in Milwaukee.
Oct 26, 10:51 PM ET
Oct 26, 9:55 PM ET
Obama tells Americans to reject 'cynical politics'
Obama attacked Republicans and President Trump during a campaign rally in Wisconsin.
Oct 26, 9:55 PM ET
Oct 22, 11:03 PM ET
Barack Obama on the midterm trail
Crowds are ready for former Pres. Barack Obama's campaign appearance in Las Vegas.
Oct 22, 11:03 PM ET
Oct 22, 11:03 PM ET
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, 11:03 PM ET
Sep 24, 2:21 PM ET
Obama urges Americans to vote, says consequences of not voting are 'dire'
President Barack Obama spoke at an awards ceremony in Illinois.
Sep 24, 2:21 PM ET
Sep 14, 1:14 AM ET
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, 1:14 AM ET
Sep 12, 10:17 PM ET
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, 10:17 PM ET
Sep 10, 11:23 AM ET
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. ABC News' Emily Rau reports.
Sep 10, 11:23 AM ET
Sep 9, 11:41 PM ET
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, 11:41 PM ET
Sep 7, 7:12 PM ET
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, 7:12 PM ET
Jul 31, 1:13 AM ET
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, 1:13 AM ET
Jul 31, 12:09 AM ET
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, 12:09 AM ET
Jul 17, 8:39 PM ET
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, 8:39 PM ET
Jul 17, 5:32 PM ET
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, 5:32 PM ET
Jul 12, 11:49 PM ET
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, 11:49 PM ET
Jun 25, 4:36 PM ET
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, 4:36 PM ET
Jun 19, 6:24 PM ET
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, 6:24 PM ET
Jun 11, 6:30 PM ET
The Obamas sign multiyear production deal with Netflix
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Jun 11, 6:30 PM ET
Jun 11, 6:09 PM ET
The Obamas ink a multiyear deal with Netflix
The former president and first lady will produce films and series for Netflix.
Jun 11, 6:09 PM ET
May 21, 9:55 PM ET
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, 9:55 PM ET
May 8, 9:48 PM ET
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, 9:48 PM ET
Apr 18, 12:16 PM ET
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, 12:16 PM ET
Feb 13, 7:21 PM ET
Obama portraits unveiled, break with tradition
The artists were the first African American artists ever selected.
Feb 13, 7:21 PM ET
Feb 13, 9:55 AM ET
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, 9:55 AM ET
Feb 13, 4:00 AM ET
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, 4:00 AM ET
Feb 13, 12:50 AM ET
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, 12:50 AM ET
Jan 13, 4:33 PM ET
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, 4:33 PM ET
Jan 12, 2:50 PM ET
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, 2:50 PM ET
Jan 11, 1:25 AM ET
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, 1:25 AM ET
Jan 2, 4:48 PM ET
Former President Obama reveals his favorite books and songs of 2017
He's keeping this tradition alive.
Jan 2, 4:48 PM ET
Dec 27, 4:20 PM ET
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, 4:20 PM ET
Dec 18, 4:52 PM ET
Prince Harry interviews former President Obama
Adrienne Bankert reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Dec 18, 4:52 PM ET
Nov 8, 8:44 PM ET
Obama signs book, shakes hands at jury duty
The former president fulfilled his civic duty in Chicago today.
Nov 8, 8:44 PM ET