Politic > Barack Obama

Barack Obama: 'Mommy issues' have hurt progress in the US

Former President Barack Obama listed "mommy issues" as one explanation why U.S. has failed to make progress addressing policy problems ranging from education to the environment.
Read more ...

Obama praises Rep. Nancy Pelosi, says she will go down in history as ‘one of the most effective legislative leaders'

18 hours ago | The Washington Post | 2 articles

Former president Barack Obama made the comments Tuesday as Pelosi is trying to secure the votes to become the next House speaker, facing opposition from more than a dozen...
Read more ...

Trump criticizes war hero for not killing bin Laden sooner

21 hours ago | Boston Herald

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicizing the military by faulting a war hero for not killing al-Qaida leader...
Read more ...

Trump criticizes war hero for not capturing bin Laden sooner

1 day ago | Boston Herald

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicizing the military by faulting a war hero for not capturing al-Qaida...
Read more ...

Trump criticizes war hero for not capturing bin Laden sooner

1 day ago | My Sanantonio

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicizing the military by faulting a war hero for not capturing al-Qaida...
Read more ...

Trump sets off storm by criticizing retired Navy admiral

1 day ago | My Sanantonio

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism and charges that he is politicizing the military by faulting a war hero for not capturing al-Qaida...
Read more ...

‘He's Barack Obama, but white': Beto O'Rourke blows up the 2020 Democratic primary

2 days ago | Politico

Sparked by his narrow defeat in a Texas Senate race, Beto O'Rourke is scrambling the 2020 presidential primary field, freezing Democratic donors and potential campaign staffers...
Read more ...

Michelle Obama gets surprise visit, flowers from husband Barack at DC book event

2 days ago | Washington Examiner

Former President Barack Obama surprised wife and former first lady Michelle Obama with a bouquet of flowers at an event in Washington, D.C., Saturday evening, held to promote...
Read more ...

Barack Obama Makes Surprise Appearance During Michelle's Book Tour

2 days ago | The Huffington Post

The former president compared his cameo to Jay-Z coming on stage during a Beyoncé concert.
Read more ...

Obama: 'She's Really Tall and Most of It Was Legs'

2 days ago | Newser

"This is like-you know when Jay-Z comes out during the Beyonce concert?... Like, 'Crazy in Love'?" So said Barack Obama when he showed up Saturday at the Washington, DC, stop...
Read more ...

Trump Thanks Saudi Arabia For Low Gas Prices After Jamal Khashoggi's Killing

Trump said Saudi Arabia is still a U.S ally, despite evidence the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of the journalist. Read more ...

Trump's Latest Presidential Pardons Go To Turkeys Peas And Carrots

The president took a jab at Democrats while carrying out the Thanksgiving tradition. Read more ...

Democrats Flip Another House Seat

Democrat Ben McAdams has flipped a US House seat in deep-red Utah, defeating incumbent Republican US Rep. Mia Love by fewer than 700 votes in a race that took two weeks to... Read more ...

Trump Wanted DOJ To Prosecute James Comey And Hillary Clinton: Report

The president's lawyer had to talk him down from the plan, saying it could prompt impeachment. Read more ...

Trump Gives His Answers to Mueller

Lawyers for President Donald Trump say they've provided the special counsel's office with written responses to questions on Russian election interference, the AP reports. The... Read more ...

Democrat Ben McAdams Defeats Republican Mia Love In Utah House Race

The Salt Lake County mayor's victory over the Republican congresswoman adds to the Democrats' new majority in the House of Representatives. Read more ...

Mississippi GOP Senator Posted A Photo Of Herself Wearing Confederate Hat

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has a long history of racist and off-color comments. Read more ...

Trump Provides Written Answers To Mueller Questions, Lawyer Says

This round of questioning was limited to the general topic of whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia. Read more ...

Women's March Founder Calls For Co-Chairs To Resign Over 'Hateful, Racist...

“I have waited, hoping they would right the ship. But they have not,” Teresa Shook wrote. Read more ...

Ivanka Trump Reportedly Used Personal Email Account For Official White House...

The president's daughter reportedly used the account to discuss government policies and official business. Her lawyer's spokesperson denies she transmitted classified... Read more ...