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.”
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
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.
Obama endorses Biden, says former VP has 'qualities we need'
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden in a video on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
Obama gives sweet baby a kiss at Hawaii golf course
Former President Barack Obama took some time out from golfing to hold a “cutie pie” baby at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course in Kailua recently.
‘Indisputably better’: Barack Obama says world would see ‘significant improvements’ if run by women
Speaking at a private event on leadership in Singapore, former President Barack Obama said that the world would see “significant improvements” if every country was run by women, BBC News reported.
Former President Barack Obama to deliver remarks at US Rep. Elijah E. Cummings' funeral: report
Former President Barack Obama will attend and deliver remarks at the funeral service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Friday.
Ex-Secret Service dog credited with saving Obama from White House intruder to receive British award
A dog who is credited with saving former President Barack Obama from an intruder at the White House will be honored for his heroism.
Obama's high school basketball jersey sells for $120,000
A basketball jersey believed to have been worn by former President Barack Obama while he was at a Honolulu prep school has sold at auction for $120,000.
Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama
A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.
Trump blames Obama for bad White House A/C
President Trump has blamed predecessor Barack Obama for a litany of issues, from the Iran nuclear deal to the crisis at the border, and on Friday he added the alleged poor state of air conditioning in the White House to that list.
109-year-old DC woman spins basketball at center court of Harlem Globetrotters game
D.C.’s most well-known centenarian took the court at Capital One Arena as she showed off her basketball skills with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Obama makes surprise visit to hand out gifts to patients at Children's National Medical Center
Former President Barack Obama surprised patients and families at Children’s National Medical Center with a bag full of gifts.
FBI continues to investigate motive, clues about suspect in mail bomb plot
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
Mail-bomb scare widens as packages to Joe Biden, Robert De Niro seized
FOX 5's Nick Smith reports.
Former President Obama endorses Ben Jealous for governor of Maryland
Barack Obama has endorsed Ben Jealous for governor of Maryland.