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cnbc.compolitics5 days ago
Vice President JD Vance Says Reaction to UFC Fighter's Michelle Obama Remark Was Disproportionate
Vice President JD Vance addressed reactions to a UFC fighter's remark about Michelle Obama during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. The episode, posted Wednesday, covered the comment made at a White House event last month. Washington Examiner reported the exchange.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days ago
House panel to question former Obama counsel in closed Epstein-related session
Former Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler will appear Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee. The closed-door interview examines her 2014-2019 contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, including luxury gifts and legal advice.
forbes.compolitics12 days ago
Obamacare Premiums Projected to Rise 14 Percent in 2027 as Enrollment Falls to 19.2 Million
A KFF analysis of rate filings shows median individual-market premiums will increase 14 percent next year. The rise marks the second straight year of double-digit growth and follows a 3 million drop in enrollment.
forbes.compolitics12 days ago
Obamacare plan premiums projected to rise 14 percent in 2027
Projected rates from 77 insurers show a median 14 percent increase for 2027, following a 20 percent rise in 2026. The data cover filings submitted to 16 states and the District of Columbia.
revolver.newspolitics13 days ago
Treasury Department Ends Plans to Place Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is not currently planning to feature Harriet Tubman on the redesigned $20 note. The announcement reverses earlier efforts that began under the Obama administration and were revived during the Biden administration.
Washington Monthlypolitics20 days ago
Obamacare Plans Drop by Nearly 3 Million in First Two Months of 2026
Enrollment on the exchanges fell 13 percent from 2025 levels. The Associated Press reported the decline on Friday.
finance21 days ago
HHS Secretary Reports One Million Obamacare Enrollees Lacked Social Security Numbers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on June 27 that one million people were enrolled in Obamacare plans without Social Security numbers. The disclosure came in a video posted on X with Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Trump administration pledged stronger anti-frau…
finance26 days ago
Michelle Obama Says Barack Obama Encouraged Her to Take Career Risks
Michelle Obama said her husband provided the push to pursue larger goals. The couple discussed their marriage in a joint interview published Wednesday.
truthout.orgpolitics26 days ago
Trump Says New Iran Deal Will Be Opposite of Obama-Era Agreement
Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump as having an obsession with him in a new interview on the All The Smoke podcast. Obama said Trump behaves differently in person than on social media and referenced past policy disputes including the Iran nuclear deal.…
winnipegfreepress.comworld26 days ago
U.S. and Iran Reach Ceasefire Deal in Geneva Talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators concluded 18 hours of talks in Geneva on Monday with a memorandum establishing a 60-day window to resolve disputes over uranium stockpiles and the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance said Iran agreed to international nuclear inspections similar…
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yardbarker.comsports27 days ago
Josh Hokit Defends Comment Comparing Michelle Obama’s Work Ethic to a Man’s
Josh Hokit stated that he intended his remarks about Michelle Obama at the White House as praise for her resilience. He linked the episode to free speech and said he would not retract his words.
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pbs.orgpolitics29 days ago
U.S. and Iran sign new agreement
An agreement between the United States and Iran signed this week has drawn criticism from both major U.S. political parties. CNN's Fareed Zakaria interviewed former Obama administration adviser Phil Gordon about the deal's outcomes.
Fox Newspolitics29 days ago
Barack Obama Presidential Center Opens to Public on Juneteenth Amid Scrutiny of His Record
The 19.3-acre center in Chicago opened Friday during the Juneteenth holiday after a private ceremony the night before. Visitors described the former president's legacy as unifying and scandal-free.
New York Postpolitics30 days ago
Engineer Describes Design of Obama Presidential Center Tower
A structural engineer who worked on the upper section of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago said the design incorporated quotes from speeches. The 225-foot tower opened to the public on June 19, 2026.
today.compolitics31 days ago
George W. Bush Gives Michelle Obama Altoids at Obama Presidential Center Ceremony
Former President George W. Bush presented former first lady Michelle Obama with a tin of Altoids before the Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago. The gift referenced a 2018 exchange at Sen. John McCain's funeral.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics31 days ago
Museum Dedicated to Former President Barack Obama Opens in Chicago
A museum and civic center focused on former President Barack Obama's time in office opened to the public in Chicago. Visitors lined up to view a sculpture of the former president and his wife Michelle Obama.
Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
Biden Searches for Granddaughter After Obama Center Dedication
Former President Joe Biden was recorded calling for his granddaughter after the June 18, 2026, dedication of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Video shows him remaining on stage after other participants had left.
Nbc Newspolitics31 days ago
Former President Obama says U.S. appears back to status quo or worse after Iran conflict
Former President Obama stated the United States has either returned to pre-conflict conditions or is worse off following the war with Iran that began in February. He welcomed a recent ceasefire and the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
Nbc Newsworld31 days ago
Obama Visits Chicago Monument Named for Him
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago's South Side on June 18. The visit marked a return to the neighborhood where Obama lived as a 23-year-old in 1985.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
California governor says he teared up at Obama library opening
The governor of California and his wife attended the invite-only opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday. He described the event as inspiring and addressed a Department of Justice investigation into possible tax-related matters involving his wife.
Forbespolitics32 days agoUpdated
Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago's South Side at Cost Exceeding $830 Million
The 19-acre campus, featuring a 225-foot museum built at a cost exceeding $830 million, opened Thursday with remarks from the former president and first lady.
foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Hillary Clinton Attends Obama Presidential Center Opening in Chicago
Hillary Clinton appeared at the opening day of the Obama Presidential Center wearing a wide-brimmed hat and dark shades. The former Secretary of State was among attendees at the Chicago event.
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Fox Newspolitics33 days ago
Michelle Obama says she performed Heimlich maneuver on friend at dinner
Michelle Obama said she performed the Heimlich maneuver on a friend during dinner after the woman began coughing. The episode of her podcast 'IMO' aired Wednesday.
f4wonline.compolitics33 days ago
Radio Host Comments on White House Tone After UFC Event Remark
Radio host Charlamagne tha God said the White House has lost qualities he associated with the Obama administration. The comments followed online criticism of a UFC fighter's statement about Michelle Obama at a White House event.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld30 days agoUpdated
Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Scheduled for June 18 in Chicago
The center on the South Side will host a ceremony with multiple performers before opening to the public on Juneteenth. It includes a museum, library, and athletic facilities.
jta.orgpolitics33 days ago
Petition to Rename Chicago Street Near Tower Tops 22,000 Signatures
A petition to rename Wabash Avenue in Chicago, where a tower with large lettering spelling Trump sits, has collected more than 22,000 signatures. The proposal seeks to change the street name to Barack Hussein Obama Avenue.
madamenoire.comworld34 days ago
Presidential center opening ceremony to feature multiple performers
The nonprofit announced Tuesday that a Thursday dedication event will include performances by several musicians. Former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are scheduled to speak before the center opens to the public on June 19.
usmagazine.compolitics34 days ago
Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama Unveiled at Chicago Center Set to Open on Juneteenth
A joint portrait titled “The Obamas: Springing Forth” went on display Monday at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, four days before the building’s dedication and five days before its public opening on Juneteenth.
usmagazine.comworld34 days ago
ABC News to Air Robin Roberts Interview With Barack and Michelle Obama
The network will broadcast a conversation recorded ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening this week.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics35 days ago
Josh Hokit stops Derrick Lewis at UFC event on White House South Lawn
Heavyweight Josh Hokit stopped Derrick Lewis on June 14, 2026, then made a remark about Michelle Obama during his post-fight interview. UFC president Dana White later condemned the comment in a text message to Time Magazine.
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foxnews.compolitics35 days ago
House Republicans File Impeachment Resolutions Against Two Federal Judges
House Republicans introduced three impeachment resolutions this month against two federal judges appointed during the Obama administration. The resolutions target rulings and conduct and were referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
abcnews.go.compolitics35 days ago
Obama Voices Skepticism on Iran Policy Progress
Former President Barack Obama stated he is skeptical that real progress will be made on Iran under President Trump's approach. The remarks were shared in a public statement reported by @ABC.
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Newsweekpolitics39 days ago
Pew Survey: Obama Tops Recent Presidents at 36 Percent, Trump Leads Among Conservative Groups
A June 10 Pew Research Center study of 10,357 adults found Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump as the top three choices for best president of the past 40 years.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Obama Presidential Center to Open Tafari’s Kitchen Honoring Late Personal Chef Who Drowned Without Life Vest
The Obama Foundation will open a comfort-food restaurant named for Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ former personal chef who died in a 2023 paddle-boarding accident. The center’s grand opening is set for June 19.
bleedingcool.compolitics41 days ago
Obama Presidential Center Opens Without Federal Archives
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will open June 19 without the former president's physical or digital records. The Obama Foundation controls the site after ending formal ties with the National Archives.
bleedingcool.compolitics43 days ago
Obama Presidential Library to open to public Juneteenth weekend
The $850 million center in Chicago's Jackson Park will open after years of construction delays. Officials extended an invitation to critics to tour the facility.
technology48 days ago
Meta AI Chatbot Allowed Account Takeovers on Instagram
Hackers used Meta's AI support chatbot to link Instagram accounts to new email addresses and reset passwords. The company stated the issue has been resolved and affected accounts are being secured. High-profile accounts including those of Barack Obama's White House, Sephora, and…
snopes.compolitics48 days ago
Michelle Obama Says White Men Do Not Experience Impostor Syndrome
Michelle Obama stated at SXSW London that she has never encountered a white man who expressed feelings of impostor syndrome. She described her own experiences at elite meetings and discussed her views on parenting styles.
The Vergeai49 days ago
Meta Patches Instagram Vulnerability Exploited via AI Support Chatbot
Hackers used Meta’s AI support assistant to change email addresses and reset passwords on high-value Instagram accounts, including @obamawhitehouse and accounts belonging to Sephora and the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant. The flaw was reported earlier by 404 Media and has…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology49 days ago
Hackers Used Meta AI Assistant to Take Over Instagram Accounts
Attackers instructed Meta's AI assistant to add new email addresses to Instagram accounts, enabling password resets. The method affected multiple accounts, including one previously used by the Obama White House. Meta has since corrected the vulnerability.
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Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
George W. Bush Urges Neighborly Love in 250th Anniversary Message
During an April interview in Philadelphia, George W. Bush told Americans to study history, participate in civic life, and love neighbors as they wish to be loved. The remarks contrasted with answers from Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, who focused on constitutional rul…
foxnews.compolitics54 days ago
Former Obama adviser discusses book of speeches on American identity
Ben Rhodes, who served as a speechwriter and security adviser for President Obama, has released a collection of 15 speeches spanning U.S. history. The book examines recurring themes about what it means to be American.
ksl.comworld56 days ago
HHS and states disagree on reasons for lower Obamacare enrollment
Federal and state officials differ over why signups for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act have slowed. The disagreement comes ahead of midterm elections.
azernews.azpolitics58 days ago
Investigation Examines 2016 Post-Election Actions by Administration Officials
Prosecutors are reviewing conduct by Obama administration officials after the 2016 election. The inquiry centers on an operation led by a former intelligence official.
Washington Examinerpolitics60 days ago
Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Names Jesus Christ as Political Role Model
Spencer Pratt, a candidate for Los Angeles mayor and former reality television personality, said Jesus Christ is his political role model in a Thursday interview. He also compared himself to former President Obama and stated plans to study law online.
nbcnews.comworld61 days ago
Georgia Republican Justices Win Reelection Despite Democratic Challenges
Two Georgia Supreme Court justices defeated Democratic challengers in Tuesday's election. The winners received endorsements from former President Barack Obama and former Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
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forbes.comtechnology62 days ago
Obamacare Deductibles Rise More Than $1,000 After Enhanced Tax Credits End
Average deductibles for individual health coverage under the Affordable Care Act increased by more than $1,000 this year. The change followed the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits at the start of 2026.
Newsweekpolitics66 days ago
Trump Says Chinese Farmland Purchases Began Under Obama, Opposes Abrupt Ban That Would Hurt U.S. Farmers
President Donald Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity that he does not love Chinese nationals buying U.S. farmland but warned that banning such purchases would drive down farm prices and hurt farmers. Speaking during his three-day state visit to China, Trump also defended allowing t…
Gristscience68 days ago
Trump EPA Proposes Narrowing Federal Coal Ash Rules to Exclude Older, Inactive Sites
The Environmental Protection Agency under Administrator Lee Zeldin has proposed rolling back Obama-era coal ash regulations by exempting older or inactive disposal sites and giving states more oversight flexibility. Georgia, one of five states with approved coal ash programs, has…
Abc Newspolitics69 days ago
Obama Meets With Texas Senate Candidate Talarico
Former President Barack Obama lunched with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at a taco shop in Austin, Texas on Tuesday. The meeting is intended to boost the candidates' campaigns in the conservative state. Obama has previou…
New York Postpolitics70 days ago
Maine Senate Candidate Platner Holds Fundraiser With Jewelry Designer Alexis Bittar
Graham Platner attended an April 23 fundraiser at the Brooklyn home of jewelry designer Alexis Bittar. Bittar has designed luxury items for Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Dua Lipa, and has spoken publicly about the American flag. The event occurred shortly before one of Platner's…
nypost.comfinance70 days ago
Chief Justice Roberts Defended Obamacare in 2012 Ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the Supreme Court's liberal justices in 2012 to uphold the Affordable Care Act by classifying the individual mandate as a tax. The decision came after former President Obama publicly warned that striking down the law would damage the court's legi…
abcnews.go.comworld70 days ago
Democrats Release 2026 Midterm Fundraising Totals
The Democratic Party lacks a clear leader 15 months after the last administration left office, with former President Obama expected to campaign for the party. The DNC trails the RNC significantly in fundraising and cash on hand while carrying substantial debt.
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Semaforpolitics70 days ago
Progressives Meet in Toronto to Analyze Mark Carney’s Canadian Election Win
Democrats including Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Pete Buttigieg joined Prime Minister Mark Carney and former President Barack Obama at the Global Progress Action summit. Attendees examined Carney's 2025 win, which featured a pivot from left-wing climate policies to economic growth and…
india.comtechnology72 days ago
President Trump Shares AI Image of Sunken Iranian Ships While Awaiting Peace Plan Response
President Trump on Saturday posted an AI-generated composite image on Truth Social depicting 159 sunken Iranian ships. The images reference prior U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began Feb. 28 and contrast the current administration with the Obama and Biden administrations.
Newsweekpolitics72 days ago
Obama Meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Toronto Gala
Former President Barack Obama delivered a keynote speech at a Canadian think-tank gala in Toronto on Friday and greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney. The public meeting prompted criticism from Trump-aligned social media influencers who accused Obama of violating the Logan Act. The…
Washington Examinerpolitics73 days ago
Ocasio-Cortez Says Ambition Extends Beyond Any Specific Office
The New York congresswoman told an audience at the University of Chicago that her goals are not limited to seeking higher elected positions. She made the comments during a conversation with a former Obama adviser when asked about potential future campaigns. Ocasio-Cortez framed r…
nypost.comtechnology74 days ago
Mark Hamill Deletes Bluesky Post Showing Trump at Graveyard, Calls Image Inappropriate
The "Star Wars" actor posted an image of President Trump lying over a grave with the caption "If Only" along with a lengthy message about accountability and impeachment. The White House condemned the post, linking it to a recent appearance by former President Barack Obama. Hamill…
rediff.comworld74 days ago
Indian National With 2000 Deportation Order Released From ICE Custody After Six Weeks
Meenu Batra, granted withholding of removal after fleeing violence in India as a teenager, was arrested by ICE on March 17 and released April 30 by a judge appointed by Barack Obama. Her son Jasper joined the Army months ago, opening a path to citizenship for parents of U.S. serv…
ABC Newspolitics75 days agoUpdated
Trump Signs Order Reviving Presidential Physical Fitness Award
President Donald Trump on Tuesday revived the Presidential Physical Fitness Award and reintroduced an annual competitive fitness test in U.S. schools. The program, created in the 1950s and phased out under former President Barack Obama, emphasizes competition and physical excelle…