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Family's Coronavirus Sacrifice Catches Obama's Eye

Emergency physician with a newborn isolates himself

(Newser) - An emergency room doctor in Atlanta has put himself in isolation—in the garage—so he can keep treating coronavirus patients without putting his wife and children at risk. That kind of selflessness sets an example for the rest of us, former President Barack Obama said. Rachel Patzer, an epidemiologist...

Report: Obama Told Biden He's Holding Off on Endorsements

Former president wants to be a 'unifier,' source says

(Newser) - The Democratic field is narrowing —but Barack Obama is in no rush to endorse a candidate. CNN , citing sources "close to Obama," report that the former president called Joe Biden, his former vice president, to congratulate him on his big win in the South Carolina primary , but...

Obama, Biden Have Same Word for GOP Super PAC Ad

'Despicable'

(Newser) - Barack Obama has remained relatively quiet on the political scene in the years since he left the Oval Office—but he's voicing his displeasure with an ad attacking his former VP. CNN reports that the law office representing Obama sent a cease-and-desist letter Wednesday to a GOP super PAC...

Obama Remarks on US Economy, Trump Hits Back

'Did you hear the latest con job?'

(Newser) - Presidents Day featured the current president of the United States going on the attack against a predecessor after President Trump became agitated by a tweet from former President Obama. Per the Hill , Obama started things off Monday morning by commemorating the 11th anniversary of his signing of the American Recovery...

Congressman Unapologetic Over Fake Obama Picture

GOP's Paul Gosar defiant after posting doctored photo of ex-president, Iranian President Rouhani

(Newser) - A GOP congressman circulated a fake photo of former President Obama on Monday, showing him shaking hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted the photo, adding the caption, "The world is a better place without these guys in power." The photo has long been...

One of Obama's Top TV Shows of 2019 Has Twitter Amused

He shares favorite movies, television programs of the year, including season 2 of 'Fleabag'

(Newser) - We already know what books Barack Obama enjoyed over the past 12 months—now he's filling us in on the movies and TV shows he's been obsessed with, too. No. 44 posted his top picks of 2019 Sunday afternoon, noting on Instagram , "This year's list includes...

Most Admired Man of the Year? A Tie Between 44, 45

Trump, Obama each get 18% of the vote

(Newser) - In perhaps a sign of the times, two men tied for most admired man of the year in Gallup's 2019 poll : The current US president, Donald Trump, and the last one, Barack Obama. Eighteen percent of US adults voted for each one, with Trump getting the vote of 45%...

Report: Obama Has 'Gone to Bat' for Warren

'The Hill' says former president is defending her behind closed doors with big donors

(Newser) - Barack Obama is sticking to his pledge not to endorse anyone in the Democratic race, but one report says he is at least singing the praises of Elizabeth Warren in closed-door meetings with big donors. The Hill reports that Obama has "gone to bat" for Warren of late when...

Obama: Women 'Indisputably' Better Than Men

World would have fewer problems if all nations were led by them, he says

(Newser) - Barack Obama thinks one way to make the world a better place is to put women in charge. "I'm absolutely confident that for two years if every nation on earth was run by women, you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything ... living...

Obama: Democrats Need to 'Chill Out' About 2020 Hopefuls

He says differences are 'relatively minor'

(Newser) - Barack Obama spoke at a Democratic Unity Fund fundraising event Thursday and, unsurprisingly, called for Democratic unity. The former president said the party needs to "chill out" about the 2020 field and focus on defeating Trump instead of fighting over "relatively minor" differences, CNN reports. "Everybody needs...

Obama's Advice to Dems: Slow Down on the 'Revolution'

At donor event, No. 44 warns presidential candidates against a complete system overhaul

(Newser) - Barack Obama is very unlikely to give his official endorsement to one of the Democratic candidates running for president until the primary is over, but he is offering words of advice that seem aimed at the more left-leaning ones. On Friday, the former president offered what the New York Times...

Obama&#39;s &#39;Woke&#39; Warning Goes Viral
Obama's
'Woke' Warning
Goes Viral
the rundown
Oct 31, 2019 8:25 AM CDT

Obama's 'Woke' Warning Goes Viral

President thinks cancel culture is a bad trend

(Newser) - Barack Obama's name has been back in the headlines this week, but not over the drama on Capitol Hill or the Democratic primary. Instead, it's over a warning he issued to young people about the dangers of ideological "purity" and "woke" culture. The details:
  • What he
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Presidents and Family Mourn a 'Fierce Champion'

Obama, Clintons honor the life of Elijah Cummings

(Newser) - Rep. Elijah Cummings was eulogized as a leader with the fiery moral conviction of an Old Testament prophet Friday at a funeral that brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades. "Our Elijah was a fierce champion of truth,...

He 'Bundled' for Obama, Hillary. Then He Gave $900K to Trump

Prolific political fundraiser Imaad Zuberi to plead guilty to tax evasion, hiding work as foreign agent

(Newser) - A prolific political fundraiser who raised millions of dollars for Democrats before donating large sums to President Trump's inaugural committee has agreed to plead guilty to multiple federal charges, including tax evasion and concealing his work as a foreign agent as he lobbied high-level US government officials, the Justice...

Obama Gives Trudeau Unprecedented Endorsement

The 'world needs his progressive leadership now'

(Newser) - Barack Obama is urging Canadians to re-elect Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, an apparently unprecedented endorsement of a candidate in a Canadian election by a former American president. Obama tweeted Wednesday that he was proud to work with Trudeau and described him as a hard-working, effective leader who takes on big...

Obama: Greta Thunberg Is &#39;One of Planet&#39;s Greatest Advocates&#39;
Greta Thunberg Meets Obama
Sep 18, 2019 6:21 AM CDT

Greta Thunberg Meets Obama

He calls her 'one of our planet's greatest advocates'

(Newser) - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg met with a president during her visit to Washington, DC, on Monday—but not the one currently in office. Instead, she met with former President Obama, who later praised her in a tweet , the Hill reports. At 16, Greta is "already one of our...

Beyonce, Sinatra Make the Obamas&#39; Playlist
Obamas
Mix It Up
on Summer
Playlist
Aug 25, 2019 9:46 AM CDT

Obamas Mix It Up on Summer Playlist

Drake, Beyonce, Sinatra make the cut

(Newser) - The Obama summer playlist features Drake, Beyonce, Steely Dan, and Frank Sinatra. The former president calls it "some new, some old, some fast, some slow," the AP reports. Former President Obama tweeted 44 songs Saturday that he and his wife, Michelle, have been listening to. They include Drake'...

Aretha Franklin Left Nearly $1M in Uncashed Checks

Obama asks for something of the singer's

(Newser) - A year after Aretha Franklin died, court documents portray a confused estate case. She had left no will, and then three were found. At least one of the singer's four sons says there still hasn't been a complete inventory of the state provided to her heirs. Now, nearly...

Obamas' First Film for Netflix Seen as 'Anti-Trump'

An Oscar-nominated duo from Ohio directed Sundance winner 'American Factory'

(Newser) - The first project from Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions arrived on Netflix on Wednesday. American Factory , a documentary showcasing tensions between Chinese and American attitudes at an auto glass-manufacturing operation at a former General Motors plant in Ohio, comes from Dayton directors Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar,...

Obama&#39;s Summer Reading List Is Out
Obama's Summer
Reading List Is Out
Aug 15, 2019 8:13 AM CDT

Obama's Summer Reading List Is Out

First-time author Lauren Wilkinson gets a nod

(Newser) - It's not too late to get in some summer reading, and former President Barack Obama knows where you should start. Toni Morrison, who died earlier this month , tops No. 44's annual summer reading list shared Wednesday on Facebook . "Beloved, Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye, Sula, everything...

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