Barack Obama

COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”

November 8

Obama scales back plans for 60th birthday party amid coronavirus concerns

The guest list reportedly included Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney.

August 4

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.

May 15

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.”

May 8

'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.

May 1

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.

March 29

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.

February 23

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.

February 15

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."

January 6

Barack Obama gives Drake his approval to play him in a movie: 'That is a talented, talented brother'

Barack Obama gave Drake his stamp of approval to portray him in a movie about his life.

November 29, 2020

Barack Obama memoir off to record-setting start in sales

“We are thrilled with the first day sales. They reflect the widespread excitement that readers have for President Obama’s highly anticipated and extraordinarily written book.”

November 19, 2020

Obama defends campaign-trail attacks on Trump: 'I was just stating facts'

While Obama remained largely off the radar during Trump's term in office, he stepped back into the spotlight to stump for his former vice president.

November 15, 2020

Obama on Trump's refusal to concede: 'We're not above the rules'

Obama, the former two-term president, said Trump's refusal to concede is dangerous in a democracy, which relies on "the peaceful transfer of power."

November 14, 2020

Obama congratulates Biden and Harris: 'Couldn't be prouder'

"I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," Obama said in a statement.

November 7, 2020

Barack Obama campaigns for Joe Biden in Philadelphia with drive-in rally

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Barack Obama delivered a sweeping condemnation of Trump while urging voters not to sit out the Nov. 3 election. He cast Trump as uninterested in leading America through the unprecedented challenges the country is facing.

October 22, 2020