Barack Obama

44th president of the United States

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Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician and retired attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.

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Fareed: Biden's policy is more Trump than Obama Fareed Zakaria says that President Joe Biden’s approach to foreign policy looks more like Donald Trump’s than Barack Obama’s and warns that if Biden continues this tact, he risks normalizing.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 05:32Published 4 days ago

Biden and Obama observe September 11th moment of silence Mike Low, the father of a flight attendant who died aboard the American Airlines flight that flew into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, pays tributes to the victims of the September 11th.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:36Published 2 weeks ago

Obama Backs Newsom Before California Recall Former President Barack Obama is the latest high-profile Democrat to appear in an ad to oppose the Republican-led recall election to oust Gov. Gavin Newson. Credit: HuffPost NOW News Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

How Anita Dunn broke the professional mold created by men Senior White House advisor Anita Dunn is one of the few people in history to be in the inner circle of two presidential campaigns, and two administrations: President Barack Obama, and now President Joe.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 04:52Published on August 7, 2021

Barack Obama’s Big Birthday Bash Downsized Days before he was set to throw a massive 60th birthday party, ex-President Barack Obama has scaled back the celebration due to rising coronavirus concerns. Credit: HuffPost NOW News Duration: 01:17Published on August 4, 2021

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Triller Wants Barack Obama, Bill Clinton to Call Upcoming Fights Too Triller Fight Club is bipartisan -- or it's trying like hell to be -- because we've learned the company's made Bill Clinton an offer it hopes he can't refuse to get on the mic to announce a fight later.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Barack Obama Was Gifted Over 1,000 Custom Face Masks for Birthday Bash Barack Obama had more than enough face masks on hand for his birthday party guests this past weekend -- custom ones at that -- but it's clear a lot weren't put to good use. 44's been taking a ton of.. TMZ.com - Published on August 10, 2021
Barack Obama Dances the Night Away at 60th Birthday Bash The term "scaled back" is all relative, because Barack Obama's 60th birthday bash was still a bash, with what appeared to be several hundred party revelers on hand to celebrate. There were tons of.. TMZ.com - Published on August 8, 2021

Obama Hits the Links Ahead of Birthday Bash on Martha's Vineyard Barack Obama's attitude toward his mega birthday bash -- which still looks pretty mega at this point -- seems to pretty much be ... forrrrrreeeeeget about it. The ex-Prez was seen playing a round of.. TMZ.com - Published on August 7, 2021
Obama's 60th Birthday Pre-Party Draws Crowd, Anger from Residents Barack Obama's 60th birthday party kicked off Friday night at a resort near his home in Martha's Vineyard, and if the pre-party is any indication, the real party Saturday night will be way bigger than.. TMZ.com - Published on August 7, 2021
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Arrive for Obama's 60th, Other Celebs Got Cut Barack Obama's 60th birthday may have gotten scaled back from a bash to a small shindig ... but it's still about as star-studded as it gets. Several celebs still on the guest list have been making.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2021

Barack Obama's Scaled-Down 60th Birthday Party Still Has Huge Tent Barack Obama's 60th birthday bash looks like it would have been epic, if not for the damn Delta variant ... just look at this massive tent where the party would've been held!!! As you can see, there's.. TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2021
President Biden Wears Tan Suit Nearly 7 Years After Obama's Controversy It's a callback Friday for President Biden ... whose decision to wear a tan suit to a news conference looks like a nod to the dumbest "controversy" of former President Barack Obama's administration... TMZ.com - Published on August 6, 2021
Obama's Last-Minute Party Cancelation Could Screw Would-Be Guests Barack Obama nixing his epic 60th birthday bash at the last minute is creating a potential nightmare for many out-of-town guests ... who might lose out on major dough. We did some digging around.. TMZ.com - Published on August 5, 2021
Obama Cancels 60th Birthday Bash Amid Delta Concerns The Delta variant of COVID-19 seems to have stopped the Obamas in their tracks -- the ex-President's birthday bash has been canceled. A rep for 44 broke the news Wednesday, saying the Obamas would not.. TMZ.com - Published on August 4, 2021

Read the Obamas' Condolence Letter Sent to Biz Markie's Widow Biz Markie held a special place in Barack and Michelle Obama's hearts, as evidenced by the words they shared with his widow ... which touched on a long-forgotten moment they shared in the run-up to the.. TMZ.com - Published on August 4, 2021
'Hundreds' to attend Obama's 60th party as COVID cases surge in US The White House has defended plans for Barack Obama's 60th birthday this weekend, as America brings back some COVID-19 restrictions due to a surge in Delta variant cases. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2021
British man arrested over Twitter hack that saw celeb accounts including Obama and Bezos post Bitcoin scam A British man has been arrested in Spain in connection with the July 2020 hack of Twitter that resulted in more than 130 accounts belonging to celebrities scamming their followers out of Bitcoin. Sky News - Published on July 21, 2021	H.E.R. Talks Working with Obamas on 'We the People,' Using Music to Teach Kids There's zero need to fill in H.E.R. about "Schoolhouse Rock!" ... 'cause not only has she heard of the iconic series, but she's also helped the Obamas improve on it with their new Netflix animated.. TMZ.com - Published on July 5, 2021
Barack and Michelle Obama Wish Malia Happy 23rd Birthday Barack and Michelle Obama have always had a very special 4th of July, at least for the last 23 years ... because it's not just Independence Day for them. Malia turned 23, and her pops couldn't be.. TMZ.com - Published on July 4, 2021	Obama Says Cancel Culture is Dangerous, but Daughters' Generation Gets It Barack Obama says flatly ... cancel culture has become a dangerous weapon in America, but he sees a silver lining. Obama talked about what he calls the dangers of demanding human perfection during an.. TMZ.com - Published on June 8, 2021
Barack Obama Plays Golf with Steve Kerr at Pebble Beach Barack Obama just hit one of the most famous golf courses in the world for a game with some pals ... a group that included one of the most famous NBA coaches around too. The former President was out at.. TMZ.com - Published on June 7, 2021	Barack Obama Surprises Chicago Youth Football Team, Gives Pump-Up Speech! Best practice EVER?!?! A youth football team in Chicago got the ultimate surprise visit on Tuesday ... when none other than President Barack Obama came through to give an epic pump-up speech!!! #44.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2021
Marcus Rashford: Manchester United and England forward meets Barack Obama Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford meets former US President Barack Obama to talk about how young people can impact society. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2021	Marcus Rashford holds 'surreal' Zoom call with Barack Obama Marcus Rashford has had a Zoom call with Barack Obama, describing the experience as "surreal". Sky News - Published on May 27, 2021
Barack Obama Jokes Sasha & Malia Have 'PTSD' from Secret Service Barack Obama says his daughters have probably been scared straight when it comes to public service ... and it's due to the "PTSD" they experienced as White House kids. The former President did James.. TMZ.com - Published on May 18, 2021	'He had a big bark but no bite': Obama family mourns loss of pet dog Bo Former US president Barack Obama and his family are mourning the loss of their dog Bo, who died after a battle with cancer. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2021
The Obamas' Dog, Bo, Dies at 12 After Cancer Battle One of Barack and Michelle Obama's family dogs -- Bo, the older of the two Portuguese Water Dogs they have -- has died. Michelle shared the sad news Saturday with a heartfelt tribute to their pooch,.. TMZ.com - Published on May 8, 2021	Beer, bread and broadband: Weird and wonderful A-list ads as George Clooney is ditched for toast He's an Oscar winner and one of Hollywood's leading men, who counts Barack Obama and Harry and Meghan among his pals. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2021
Barack Obama Heckles Charles Barkley For Being Fat and Gambling, Pushes COVID Vaccine Welcome to the Dozens ... starring Barack Obama?!? He's got jokes! Fat jokes. Gambling jokes. Shaq jokes!! Plus, actual information about the COVID vaccine (no joke!)!! Obama sat down virtually with.. TMZ.com - Published on April 19, 2021	Russell Wilson and Ciara to Host COVID Vaccine TV Special featuring Obama, Biden The couple that hosts together, educates America about COVID vaccines together?! That's what Russell Wilson and Ciara are hoping to accomplish when they co-host NBC's "Roll Up Your Sleeves" TV special.. TMZ.com - Published on April 13, 2021
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Post Tribute to Prince Philip, Obama Too Former President Barack Obama's also honoring the late Prince with a beautiful tribute, detailing his first encounter with him and the Queen. Obama says, "Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm,.. TMZ.com - Published on April 9, 2021	Barack Obama's Family Matriarch Sarah Dead at 99 in Kenya Former President Barack Obama's grandmother has died at the age of 99 after a brief illness. Mama Sarah Onyango Obama's daughter shared the news Monday, saying her mother had died at a hospital in the.. TMZ.com - Published on March 29, 2021
Barack Obama's 'granny' and family matriarch dies in Kenyan hospital The matriarch of former US president Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives have confirmed. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2021	Barack Obama Signed NCAA Men's Bracket From 2012 Hits Auction, Starting Bid $10k! Bracket busted and need a new one?? President Barack Obama's autographed entry from the 2012 NCAA men's tournament is hitting the auction block ... and it's got a $10,000 starting bid!! Of course,.. TMZ.com - Published on March 22, 2021
President Obama Releases NCAA Tournament Bracket, Picks Gonzaga To Win It All Can Gonzaga really win the entire NCAA Tournament? YES, THEY CAN! ... at least, that what Barack Obama thinks! The 44th President of the United States revealed his bracket for 2021 March Madness -- and.. TMZ.com - Published on March 18, 2021	Obama, Bush, Clinton, Carter Endorse Vaccinations, Get Shots on Camera Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter came together to encourage everyone to get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP ... just like they did. The ex-Presidents say getting.. TMZ.com - Published on March 11, 2021
Barack Obama Broke Schoolmate's Nose for Calling Him Racial Slur Barack Obama revealed when he was a kid, he once responded to racism with violence ... by popping his own friend in the nose. The former President was speaking with Bruce Springsteen on their new.. TMZ.com - Published on February 24, 2021	Born in the USA: Obama and Springsteen together for Renegades podcast Barack Obama has teamed up with an unlikely partner for a new podcast series on Spotify. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2021
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offers 'chadar' for Ajmer Sharif This is the first time any Afghan president has sent a chadar to Ajmer. In the past, US President Barack Obama had sent a chadar to Ajmer Sharif. DNA - Published on February 16, 2021	Nike Sneakers Designed for Barack Obama Hit Market for $25k Your friends will be yelling, "Hail to the Chief" if you're rocking the Barack Obamas -- a rare Nike shoe specifically designed for the ex-Prez -- and they'll also know you're rich as hell. Sotheby's.. TMZ.com - Published on February 9, 2021
Host farmers at your house like you treated Obama: Owaisi to PM Modi IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2021	Barack Obama Crashes Zoom Meeting of Book Club Reading His Memoir Imagine getting together with your book club and getting a surprise visit from an author, who also happens to be a former President ... named Barack Obama. Members of the MahoganyBooks & the Very Smart.. TMZ.com - Published on February 2, 2021
Amanda Gorman Reveals What Michelle Obama Whispered to Barack at Inauguration We're getting some behind-the-scenes from President Biden's Inauguration courtesy of Amanda Gorman ... who got some scoop on what was going down between the Obamas. The poet laureate -- who went viral.. TMZ.com - Published on January 27, 2021	No 10 refuses to criticise Biden for removing Churchill bust - despite PM's disapproval of same move by Obama Downing Street has declined to criticise US President Joe Biden for removing a bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office - despite Boris Johnson having previously criticised "part-Kenyan" Barack.. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2021
Sasha Obama Dancing Front and Center in Fun TikTok Barack and Michelle Obama's youngest daughter's just like college-aged daughters all around the world ... because she's blowing up on TikTok. Former first kid Sasha is the standout star of one of those.. TMZ.com - Published on December 2, 2020	Obama Was Briefed on UFOs But Won't Say What's Up Barack Obama got the lowdown as Prez on UFOs -- or the lack thereof -- and although he won't say if space aliens are a thing, his facial reactions are more than interesting. Obama appeared on 'The Late.. TMZ.com - Published on December 1, 2020
Russian TV Runs Barack Obama Bit In Blackface TV is something else in Russia, where they're running bits with actors dressed in blackface portraying Barack Obama. The skit aired as part of a satirical show on Russia's NTV channel ... and it's.. TMZ.com - Published on November 30, 2020	Barack Obama Signs Off on Drake Playing Him in Future Biopic Movie Barack Obama has finally given Drake his blessing to portray him in a biopic -- something the kid has openly tried wishing into existence. The former President was asked about Drake's comments from.. TMZ.com - Published on November 25, 2020
Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge Donald Trump isn't doing much, if any work in the Oval Office, because he's obsessed with trying to overturn an election and that's not gonna happen. And, Barack Obama said flatly ... he's scared of.. TMZ.com - Published on November 21, 2020	Barack Obama Talks Book Sales Bragging Rights, Jabs Trump on 'Kimmel' Barack Obama's new memoir is flying off the shelves -- even more than Michelle's record-setting book in 2018 -- but he says he's not rubbing it in ... and she's fine with his success for her own.. TMZ.com - Published on November 20, 2020
PM Modi talks to US President-elect Joe Biden, discusses cooperation on COVID-19, Indo Pacific As vice president under Obama's administration, Biden had earlier engaged with PM Modi as well. DNA - Published on November 18, 2020	Barack Obama Tells Oprah What He Misses About Being President Barack Obama was feeling nostalgic talking to Oprah about his new book -- reminiscing on what he missed most about being President ... and his answers might surprise you. 44 sat down for a chat with O.. TMZ.com - Published on November 17, 2020
Barack Obama on Dr Manmohan Singh: Had resisted calls to retaliate against Pakistan after 26/11 attacks Obama has said this in his memoir while recalling a conversation with Dr. Manmohan Singh during his visit to India in December 2010. The first volume of the much-anticipated book, 'A Promised Land,'.. DNA - Published on November 17, 2020	BJP attacks Congress over Gupkar Alliance, targets Rahul Gandhi While targeting the Congress over its tie-up with the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra also had a go at its leader Rahul Gandhi over comments of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 16, 2020