# Obama

Last month

August 2023

# 2008 Election

Middle American icon 'Joe the Plumber' from 2008 US election dies aged 49

The plumber told Barack Obama that he was concerned about taxes being increased on his plumbing business.

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Aug 28th 2023, 9:33 PM

This year

2023

# martha's vineyard

Obama family personal chef dies while paddle boarding on lake

Tafari Campbell, 45, had been paddle boarding on Sunday when he disappeared under the water.

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Jul 25th 2023, 8:30 AM

Last year

2022

# the obamas

Barack and Michelle Obama return to White House to unveil presidential portraits

Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden invited Barack and Michelle Obama back to their former home to unveil their official portraits.

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Sep 7th 2022, 8:27 PM

# Winner winner

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series

Mr Obama won for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks.

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Sep 5th 2022, 12:46 PM

All time

# cop26

Obama says world 'falling short' on climate change as Ryan says Ireland 'willing to step up'

Here’s what happened at the UN climate summit in Glasgow today.

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Nov 8th 2021, 9:59 PM

# democrats

Obama warns of Republican threat to democracy in US battleground Virginia

Democrat Terry McAuliffe has seen his lead extinguished in recent polls.

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Oct 24th 2021, 10:45 AM

# Called Off

Obama curtails 60th birthday bash due to virus surge

The two-term US president’s birthday is on Wednesday and had reportedly invited hundreds of celebrities and politicos to celebrate this weekend.

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Aug 4th 2021, 5:32 PM

# presidential pooch

Obama family mourns death of White House dog Bo

The Portuguese water dog was a gift to the Obamas from the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

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May 9th 2021, 10:02 AM

# Obama

Obama warns of ‘dangerous path’ amid Trump’s refusal to accept election result

The former president said he is troubled that Republican officials are humouring Donald Trump.

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Nov 16th 2020, 10:52 AM

# the big guns

Barack Obama endorses 'close friend' Joe Biden and touts his 'experience honesty and humility'

The former president gave his endorsement in a video message.

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Apr 14th 2020, 5:51 PM

# Assassination

Militia leader allegedly had plans to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton and George Soros

The United Constitutional Patriots say they want to draw attention to immigration violations and assist federal law enforcement in patrolling the border.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 10:10 PM

# obama judge

Trump and US Chief Justice engaged in unprecedented war of words

John Roberts’ criticism is the first time the Republican-appointed leader of the federal judiciary has pushed back against Trump.

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Nov 21st 2018, 10:15 PM

# First Lady

Michelle Obama speaks about having a miscarriage and conceiving her children using IVF

The former first lady says women need to be open with other about their bodies.

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Nov 9th 2018, 1:08 PM

# Cesar Sayoc

Man charged with sending bombs to Democrats had plastered van with pro-Trump signs

Cesar Sayoc faces up to 48 years in prison.

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Oct 27th 2018, 11:12 AM

# from navy to senate

How John McCain became a titan of US politics

His father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the US Navy.

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Aug 26th 2018, 7:35 AM

# barack obama plaza

Statue of Obamas unveiled at motorway service station near former president's ancestral home

Obama’s speechwriter was on hand to unveil the statue.

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Aug 20th 2018, 6:05 PM

# streaming it

The Obamas are going into the TV business together

The former US president and first lady have announced a deal with Netflix.

25.6k

May 22nd 2018, 10:54 AM

# good news

Barack Obama ends 2017 with a series of 'good news' tweets

In a series of tweets, the former US president referenced a number of different news stories from 2017.

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Dec 29th 2017, 7:28 PM

# Royal interview

Barack Obama warns against 'irresponsible' social media use in interview with Prince Harry

Obama was interviewed by Prince Harry, who took the role as guest editor on BBC Radio 4′s Today programme.

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Dec 27th 2017, 9:59 AM

# citizen obama

Barack Obama turned up for jury duty in Chicago but wasn't selected

Barack Obama turned up for jury duty in Chicago but wasn’t selected

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Nov 9th 2017, 7:35 AM

# former presidents

Obama and Bush both take aim at 'bigotry' of Trump era

“Our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication,” George W Bush said.

25.3k

Oct 20th 2017, 8:40 AM

# la david johnson

'He knew what he signed up for': Trump faces backlash over call to soldier's widow

La David Johnson was killed in Niger earlier this month.

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Oct 18th 2017, 7:59 AM

# combat deaths

Criticism after Trump falsely claims Obama didn't call grieving military families

“He’s a deranged animal,” a former deputy chief of staff to President Obama tweeted.

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Oct 17th 2017, 7:29 AM

# Obama

Barack Obama completely surprised a group of high school students by walking into their class to join them

He’s the last person you’d expect to see in school.

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Sep 10th 2017, 11:44 AM

# presidential

People are really impressed with the classy handwritten letter Obama left for Trump in the Oval Office

It’s just been released to CNN.

9.0k

Sep 3rd 2017, 4:31 PM

# suitgate

Twitter is remembering when the world freaked out over Obama's tan suit

Little did we know what was to come.

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Aug 29th 2017, 2:01 PM

# potus with mostest

8 times Obama's photographer subtly burned Trump on Instagram

Pete Souza, you savage.

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Jul 28th 2017, 9:00 PM

# mean tweets

Donald Trump just blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter after 9 years of her calling him out

Always the bigger person, is our Donald

8.6k

Jul 25th 2017, 5:13 PM

# relationship goals

This couple recreated some iconic Barack and Michelle photos to celebrate their engagement

The results are lovely.

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Jul 18th 2017, 6:50 PM

# lessons from history

Immigrants being vilified in same way as Irish in US after Famine - Obama

The former President said the US immigration system had always been “a little bit haphazard”.

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Apr 25th 2017, 9:12 AM

# good gag

Everyone is loving Obama's opening line on his return to public life yesterday

“So, uh, what’s been going on since I’ve been gone?”

8.2k

Apr 25th 2017, 7:44 AM

# Cutbacks

Trump's climate plan labelled 'a colossal mistake that defies science'

“Erasing climate change may take place in Donald Trump’s mind, but nowhere else.”

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Mar 29th 2017, 7:16 AM

# at the coalface

Donald Trump will today begin repealing Obama's main environmental protection laws

The US president will today unveil a series of measures to review regulations curbing oil, gas, and coal production.

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Mar 28th 2017, 7:36 AM

# the new obamacare

Republican introduces 'World’s Greatest Healthcare Plan' as politicians debate Trump proposals

Several major hospitals and medical organisations have opposed Trump’s plans.

19.0k

Mar 9th 2017, 5:56 PM

# White House

Trump 'furious' as FBI rejects claim Obama tapped his phones

Trump’s comments appear to be based on unverified claims made by the right-wing Breitbart News outlet.

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Mar 6th 2017, 7:27 AM

# Wires Crossed

Trump says 'bad (or sick) guy' Obama tapped his phone

Obama says he didn’t.

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Mar 4th 2017, 6:02 PM

# post holiday glow

15 photos of Obama having the time of his life since leaving the White House

When you’ve just left the most stressful job in the world.

14.9k

Feb 27th 2017, 8:09 PM

# Moving On

This photo of Barack Obama having the time of his life has become a great meme

“when you finally block America’s number”

16.6k

Feb 7th 2017, 7:46 PM

# haters going crazy

Trump insists he doesn't know Putin - or have any deals in Russia

The President of the United States made the comments on Twitter – where else? – today.

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Feb 7th 2017, 5:30 PM

# mixed reaction

Poll: Do you think the Obamas should get the Freedom of Dublin?

The award acknowledges the contribution of certain people to the life of the city, important visitors to Dublin, or people who have made significant changes internationally.

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Feb 7th 2017, 9:26 AM