Touring portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are in Brooklyn
The Smithsonian's portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are on view at the Brooklyn Museum.
Obama scales back huge 60th birthday party over COVID fears
Former President Barack Obama has scaled back plans for a Martha’s Vineyard 60th birthday party to which hundreds of guests had been invited, citing revived concerns about the coronavirus.
Obama on UFOs: There are 'records of objects in the skies that we don't know exactly what they are'
Former President Barack Obama said there is plenty of recorded evidence of ‘objects in the skies’ that he says no one knows what they truly are.
Kid reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23
The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Katie Hill departs role with Obama to join NFL
Katie Hill’s first day with the NFL was Monday. She departed a similar role in former President Barack Obama's family office, where she worked for the last four years.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Former Obama adviser accused of stealing from charter schools
A former Obama White House adviser is accused of stealing $218,005 from New York City charter schools he founded.
‘Our work continues’: Leaders, organizations applaud Derek Chauvin verdict, urge continued push for change
Following the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in his trial for the death of George Floyd, social media was flooded by reactions, from former President Barack Obama to the NFL.
Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99
Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Michelle Obama considering retirement from public life
Michelle Obama is knitting and thinking about retiring from public life.
Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen team up for ‘intimate’ podcast on life, fatherhood and friendship
Former President Barack Obama and singer Bruce Springsteen launched a new, eight-episode podcast on Spotify.
Tennessee man arrested after forging former President Obama's signature on handgun permit: reports
A man from Tennessee was arrested after allegedly applying for a gun permit under former President Obama’s name, according to a report.
Maryland lawmakers propose to rename Indian Head Highway after President Barack Obama
A proposal to rename a Maryland highway after President Barack Obama has been launched by two state lawmakers.
‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021
Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.
Biden taps NYC emergency department commissioner as new FEMA head
NY emergency department commissioner Deanne Criswell has been tapped to serve as the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator.
‘America United’: President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by 3 former presidents at inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.
Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'
"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."