Barack Obama

Many changes have been made to social media platform Twitter since Elon Musk acquired the company for $44 billion in 2022. Recently, Twitter, now rebranded as X, has been offloading various items from its main office. Here’s a look at what’s up for sale and how you can snag a piece of...

Former President Barack Obama has called for unity and support in the wake of the devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui and Lāhainā. In a tweet on Monday, Obama urged individuals to donate to the Hawai’i Red Cross to assist those affected by the tragedy. What Happened: Obama said...

In a recent tweet, Jason Furman, a prominent economist and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during President Barack Obama‘s term, shared his insights on the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to raise interest rates. What Happened: Furman quoting a ...

Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to launch a typo-ridden counterattack against ex-Governor Chris Christie. Christie, one of the few GOP presidential rivals willing to directly confront Trump, has been criticizing the former president for his policy failures and...

In the ongoing push for AI regulations, Elon Musk once again found himself on the outside looking in as the Biden administration steers discussions with other tech giants. What Happened: Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and ...

Former President Barack Obama expressed concern on Monday about the growing number of book bans occurring in schools and libraries across America, emphasizing that such actions are in opposition to the principles that have contributed to the greatness of the country. What...

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman, who has been voicing his opinions about the 2024 presidential candidates, made a bold prediction on Saturday regarding the Republican primary race. What Happened: Vivek Ramaswamy, who is trailing far behind in the GOP primary polls, will win the presidential race,...

Former President Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social what he said was former President Barack Obama’s home address. Later that day, a man already wanted for his part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was arrested in that Washington neighborhood. What Happened: Taylor Taranto was arrested by...

The Supreme Court's decision to disallow affirmative action in college admissions is unfortunate, but not surprising, said former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers. What Happened: It is an irony that the court, which regards itself as conservative, has taken a stance, upsetting “long-standing...

In a decision that could reshape the landscape of higher education and consequently, corporate America, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday that the affirmative action admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) are unconstitutional. The 6-2 ruling in the...

"There is no doubt that our criminal justice system generally is so heavily skewed towards cracking down on non-violent drug offenders," stated fomer President Barack Obama in a 2015 interview with VICE founder Shane Smith. This candid discussion, tackling a myriad of pressing issues from...

A former president had some strong words about two candidates running for president in the 2024 election. Here’s a look at what was said. What Happened: The 2014 election is over a year away, and more candidates are throwing their hats into the ring. Many polls show former President Donald...

Cathie Wood, the CEO and founder of Ark Investment Management has echoed former Coinbase CEO Balaji Srinivasan's observation that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will hold a significant influence in the United States Presidential elections in 2024.  What Happened: Wood was...

A recent development in the legal battle between GOP Presidential primary candidate Ron DeSantis and entertainment giant, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) may not play out to the advantage of the Florida governor. What Happened: Judge Allen Winsor, who has been appointed to oversee the lawsuit, in place...

Despite a significant increase in tweets from Elon Musk since his takeover of Twitter, a new report reveals a decline in user engagement, indicating a waning interest in the billionaire’s posts on the platform.  What Happened: Since Musk became the owner of Twitter, fewer...