Michelle Obama hooked on knitting, thinking about retirement
She's working on her first crewneck sweater for her husband, former President Barack Obama.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Jordan, Obama, Kaepernick jerseys set auction records
Jerseys worn by retired NBA legend Michael Jordan, former US President Barack Obama and ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick set world records on Friday at Julien's Auctions.
Sat Dec 05 2020
In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out
Former President Barack Obama blasted President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus, his culpability in national discord and his overall fitness for the job on Wednesday.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Factbox: What might be in U.S. Senate's mystery healthcare bill
The Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare, extended insurance to 20 million Americans and was Democratic former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Obama returns to political fray for a Democratic Party cause
Former President Barack Obama will formally reenter the political fray this week less than six months after leaving office.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Barack Obama on private holiday in Bali
Former United States President Barack Obama flew into the resort island of Bali Friday night on a family holiday trip to Indonesia.
Sat Jun 24 2017
North Korea says US student's death a 'mystery to us as well'
A spokesman said Warmbier was "a victim of the policy of strategic patience" of former US President Barack Obama whose government never requested his release.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Ex-Obama administration officials to testify in Trump-Russia probe
Two officials in former President Barack Obama's administration will testify on Monday in a Senate investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Mon May 08 2017
Obama to receive Kennedy Foundation 'Profile in Courage' award
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is expected in Boston on Sunday to receive the John F. Kennedy Foundation's annual "Profile in Courage Award."
Sun May 07 2017
US unleashes 'mother of all bombs' for first time in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump touted the bombing as evidence of a more muscular US foreign policy since he took office in January after eight years of President Barack Obama.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Syria gas attack kills dozens
President Donald Trump blamed the attack, which he said was carried out by the Syrian government, on former president Barack Obama, calling it a "consequence" of Obama's "weakness and irresolution."
Wed Apr 05 2017
Analysis: Someone big got left off the list of people in Trump's Cabinet
While Trump's decision is a departure from President Barack Obama's policy, the exclusion is not a surprise in some respects.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Expectations are high on both sides for Trump's first meeting with Israeli prime minister Netanyahu
On the U.S. side, the expectations could not be higher for a clean break from what Trump sees as the failures of President Barack Obama's years and a bold stroke for Middle East peace.
Wed Feb 15 2017
U.S. House speaker says Obamacare replacement will pass this year
The U.S. House of Representatives' Republican leader said on Tuesday that legislation to replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law would be completed this year.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Attorneys general from 15 US states, DC decry immigration order
Democratic attorneys general are expected to be a source of fierce resistance to Trump, much like Republican attorneys general opposed former President Barack Obama's policies.
Sun Jan 29 2017