Barack Obama

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A historical marker dedicated Wednesday on the grounds of Illinois' Old State Capitol commemorates the date when then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced his 2008 presidential bid there. The marker standing on the southeast corner of the grounds in downtown Springfield notes the future president's Feb. 10,…

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, on Wednesday shot back at a reporter who questioned the purpose of the visit of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin in Auckland during a joint press conference of the two leaders. “A lot of people will be wondering: Are you two meeting…

The first African-American president - serving in the White House from 2009 until 2017 - he remains a major drawcard for Democratic candidates and a sought-after speaker around the world. Growth Faculty chief executive Karen Beattie said the company had previously hosted the former president and his wife Michelle Obama…

Skip to main content In an interview with Trevor Noah on the The Daily Show, Barack Obama talked post-midterms and the state of our democracy Former U.S. President Barack Obama Drew Angerer/Getty Images Former U.S. President Barack Obama sat down with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show on Thursday night.…

Republican candidate for Arizona governor Kari Lake In the next paragraph there is a quote from Kari Lake, the Republican candidate for Arizona governor, and after reading it I’d like you to try very hard not to laugh. When asked during a recent interview what she would say to former…

Top Democrats including former President Barack Obama warned voters during rallies that the Republican Party is gaining momentum ahead of the midterms. “Sulking and moping is not an option,” Obama told voters in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “The only way to save democracy is if we, together, fight for it,” he added,…

1/5 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden enjoy the aftermath following Obama's victory speech at his election night event in Chicago on November 6, 2012. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Nov. 6 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1860, Republican Abraham Lincoln was…

Former President Barack Obama is a known Fitbit owner having used the Surge for several years before switching and continuing to use the Ionic. The Ionic was Fitbit’s second smartwatch with a color LCD touchscreen (after the Blaze), three hardware buttons, and interchangeable bands. It was announced in August of…

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(This Nov. 5 story has been corrected to fix the age of supporter in paragraph 10) By Jarrett Renshaw and Gram Slattery PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The biggest names in Democratic and Republican politics — Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Donald Trump — head to Pennsylvania on Saturday hoping to tip…