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In a brief appearance Thursday at a live taping of “Pod Save America” in Washington, D.C., former President Barack Obama said Democrats had a “good Tuesday,” citing the party’s strong performance in the 2025 elections, but cautioned they still have “a lot of work to do” to reverse GOP gains.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated the Democrats after a dominant night in which they pulled off election victories in New York, New Jersey and Virginia.
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Obama once urged Black men to back Harris — then he, Democrats reversed race rhetoric legacy in 2025
Former President Barack Obama campaigned for White candidate Abigail Spanberger in Virginia after previously criticizing Black men for not supporting Kamala Harris in 2024.
People close to the Obamas suggest that their marriage might be in danger if Barack Obama ever tried to return to the White House, because Michelle Obama will not stand by. The news comes as political chatter circles around the idea of changing presidential term limits.
Michelle Obama says Barack gets “better with age,” after the former President boasted about how “fine’ his wife is during a recent event.
Before the lights dimmed, we went through the Playbill to see which names Nyla recognized. The Obamas, she knew. She was aware that Ted Cruz once read “Green Eggs and Ham” on the Senate floor. But when I asked if she’d heard of Sarah Palin — a major figure in the show — it was as though I’d referenced an obscure Revolutionary War general.
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Before Trump, Obama used the federal government to strong-arm private institutions and states
Much of President Donald Trump’s controversial playbook has precedent in actions taken by the Obama administration.
Barack Obama visited a community college campus in Newark, N.J., on Saturday, November 1, to rally support for New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill in her campaign for governor. During his address, one enthusiastic woman in the crowd kept calling out to the 44th U.S. president.
Rumors of conflict between the couple have intensified since January 2025, when Barack, 64, attended the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the second inauguration of President Donald Trump without his 61-year-old spouse, who was reportedly enjoying an extended solo trip in Hawaii.
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‘Take Notes, JD Vance!’: Barack Obama Shuts Down Flirty Woman with Charm and a Smile, Proving Why Michelle’s Still the Only One
"Barack Obama's playful shutdown of a flirty fan at a campaign rally in Newark proves why Michelle is still the only one for him. Charm
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Who Is Barack Obama's Mother, Stanley Ann Dunham?
Stanley Ann Dunham Soetoro, mother of former President Barack Obama, was blazing trails all over the world decades before her only son would grow up to be the first Black U.S. President. Obama's mother's relatively short life is almost cinematic in nature,
Former President Barack Obama headlined a get-out-the-vote rally for Mikie Sherrill, Democratic candidate for NJ governor.