Barack Obama
Tracked across 204 events · 12235 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Impact: Barack Obama was the subject of a doctored image posted by Donald Trump, which depicted him and Michelle Obama with a graffiti-covered Air Force One. This event highlights the ongoing political attacks against him.
Jul 05, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama, former President of the United States, met with Zohran Mamdani to offer guidance and support for his progressive agenda.
Apr 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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The In Pursuit project, a 250th-anniversary series curated by Colleen Joy Shogan, features essays by former presidents, historians, and public figures about American presidents and first ladies. The project aims to transcend partisanship and surface…
Impact: Contributed an essay on Abraham Lincoln, part of the series.
Aug 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama is criticized by Donald Trump for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize shortly after assuming office in 2009, with Trump asserting that Obama 'didn't do anything' to earn it.
Jan 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama's comments about aliens in a podcast interview were cited by Donald Trump as a reason for initiating the UFO document review.
Apr 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Obama is mentioned as Ruemmler's former employer. No direct involvement in the Epstein matter is alleged.
Jul 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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As the 2026 U.S. Senate elections approach, Democrats and Republicans are battling for control of the Senate. Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats to win the majority, and they are eyeing…
Impact: Former President who endorsed Josh Turek in United States — Iowa, adding momentum to the Democratic campaign.
Aug 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama, a former President of the United States, attended Jimmy Carter's funeral and was seen chatting with Donald Trump.
Jan 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Nancy Pelosi steered landmark legislation during Barack Obama's presidency, including the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank financial reforms.
Nov 06, 2025 · 20 articles
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Impact: The article references Barack Obama's Iran deal, which critics argue had sunset provisions and was not fully complied with by Iran.
Jun 11, 2026 · 14 articles
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Impact: Former President Barack Obama is mentioned as having delivered his acceptance speech in Grant Park, the location of the cross burning, and his presidential library is opening nearby.
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Barack Obama>>> is referenced as the former US President who oversaw the previous Iran nuclear agreement, which Donald Trump>>> criticizes as flawed.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama previously nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, a factor in his later appointment as attorney general.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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In a closely watched contest, progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated moderate U.S. Representative Haley Stevens in United States — Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on August 5, 2026. The race, which became a proxy battle over…
Impact: Mentioned in the context of Stevens' ties, but not directly involved in the primary.
Jun 25, 2026 · 164 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama>>>'s administration saw Gina McCarthy>>> serve as Guyana — Guyana Environmental Protection Agency>>> Administrator.
Jun 04, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Net neutrality rules were initially implemented by the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission under Barack Obama's presidency in 2015.
Jan 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Barack Obama was the predecessor to Donald Trump, and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was a signature foreign policy agreement of his administration.
Apr 19, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Impact: Former President Barack Obama has expressed a desire to meet Pope Leo XVI due to their commonalities, such as their hometown of Chicago.
Apr 02, 2026 · 13 articles
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Impact: The 'metering' policy was first used during President Barack Obama's administration in 2016, indicating a bipartisan history of the policy.
Jun 25, 2026 · 95 articles
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Impact: Barack Obama>>> nominated Judge Robert Wilkins>>> to the court, highlighting the political affiliations of the judges involved in the ruling.
Jun 01, 2026 · 53 articles
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Impact: President Barack Obama's inability to confirm a justice in his last year in office is mentioned as a historical context for Republican actions regarding court appointments.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: President Obama established Bears Ears in 2016; his designation is now significantly reduced.
Jul 13, 2026 · 22 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Declined to intervene in the case.
Jul 14, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: Former president whose administration was blamed by a Republican-led panel for security failures.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The order, signed in March, directs federal agencies to…
Impact: Former president who nominated Judge Talwani.
Jul 25, 2026 · 143 articles
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On August 3, 2026, U.S. District Judge Mae D Agostino of the Northern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of a New York state law that prohibited federal agents from…
Impact: The judge who issued the ruling is a Barack Obama appointee, but Obama himself is not directly involved in the event.
Aug 03, 2026 · 22 articles
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The Trump administration has suffered 21 courtroom defeats this year in its effort to obtain state voter rolls, with the latest ruling on August 7 by U.S. District Judge Marc Randolph dismissing a Justice Department…
Impact: Former President Obama appointed several judges who ruled against the administration, but he is not directly involved in the event.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Pakistan and the United States renewed their higher education partnership through a new five-year agreement between the Pakistan — Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC) and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP). The agreement,…
Impact: Former US President Obama is referenced as having met with Pakistan's PM in 2015, which led to the original Fulbright-HEC partnership.
Aug 11, 2026 · 10 articles
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The United States — Democratic National Committee approved a new 2028 presidential primary calendar at its meeting in Austin, Texas. The calendar makes United States — North Carolina the leadoff state with a primary on…
Impact: Obama is noted as having won the nomination with strong support from United States — North Carolina's Black voters.
Aug 15, 2026 · 21 articles
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A report by Public Citizen, published on Monday, found that 57 officials in Donald Trump's second administration are worth at least $100 million, more than four times the combined total under the three previous presidents.…
Impact: Former president whose administration had three officials worth $100 million or more, used as a comparison.
Aug 17, 2026 · 10 articles
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