Barack Obama

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers are voicing their concerns on the provisions of the recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” warning of significant consequences for working American families. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a...

Prominent U.S. leaders, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, former President Barack Obama and officials from both parties, reacted with grief and solidarity as catastrophic floods in Texas left at least 78 dead and dozens more missing. What Happened: Cook took to X, formerly Twitter,...

The past week has been a whirlwind of political activity, with President Donald Trump making headlines on multiple fronts. From signing a controversial tax and spending bill to announcing tariff hikes, the President has been at the center of several major stories. Here’s a quick round-up of...

Former President Barack Obama warned Wednesday that more than 16 million Americans risk losing their health coverage as House Republicans struggle to advance President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tax and spending package that includes significant cuts to Medicaid funding. What Happened: “...

Former President Barack Obama shared his concerns on Tuesday about the state of American democracy, warning that the country may be on the brink of authoritarianism. What Happened: Speaking in Hartford, Connecticut, with historian and Boston College professor Heather Cox Richardson, Obama said, "It...

Former President Barack Obama called for dignity in immigration enforcement Sunday as nationwide protests against President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown entered their eighth day, creating market uncertainties for retailers dependent on immigrant labor. What Happened: Obama addressed...

Former President Barack Obama has quietly taken on the role of leadership coach to Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) co-founder Brian Chesky, meeting weekly in what the billionaire calls "night school" and pressing him to steer the home-sharing platform with deliberate purpose rather than on autopilot. What...

Former President Barack Obama has opposed Republican efforts to scale back major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a recent social media post, urging voters to call their Senators to voice their resistance.   What Happened: In a post on X, Obama wrote, "Here's something everybody...

President Donald Trump‘s artificial intelligence advisor, David Sacks, criticized former President Barack Obama‘s recent warnings about AI-driven job displacement, characterizing them as part of a coordinated “influence operation” designed to advance “Global AI...

Former President Barack Obama once said that he believes achieving success often requires sacrificing work-life balance, but says it's possible to restore that balance over time. What Happened: Speaking on The Pivot Podcast in October last year, Obama explained that high achievement in any field—...

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is sounding the alarm on America's fiscal trajectory, placing the blame squarely on President Donald Trump and the GOP’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: During his appearance on the Politics War Room podcast on Thursday, Summers...

President Donald Trump has now been back in the White House for 100 days, with Tuesday marking the 100th day of his second term, following his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Here's a look at where Trump stands with his election promises, voter polls, signing of laws and executive orders and the...

Pope Francis, revered for his humility, progressive views, and advocacy for the poor, passed away on Monday at the age of 88, prompting an outpouring of tributes from global leaders, tech CEOs, and entertainment figures. What Happened: The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died following a stroke...

As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off against Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) in a landmark antitrust case, all eyes are on U.S. District Judge James Boasberg — a figure with a history of high-stakes rulings and headline-making decisions. What Happened: On Monday, Boasberg will...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, following the market close on Wednesday. The indices have logged double-digit declines since Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, and technical charts...