Barack Hussein Obama II is an American attorney and politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American to be elected to the presidency. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
Steve Kroft questions the president on a wide range of critical topics, including his performance in office, the U.S. economy and unemployment, and the budget woes in Washington; Plus, Warren Buffett.. CBS News - Published
In separate interviews, President Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discuss the election year's hot button issues. Steve Kroft interviews Obama. Scott.. CBS News - Published
Former U.S. President Barack Obama voiced his support for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to Reuters, Trudeau faces a tough re-election after photos of him wearing blackface were..
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday used a re-election campaign rally in Minneapolis to lash out at the impeachment inquiry against him. Rough cut - no reporter narration.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was pranked by two Russians calling him, pretending to be Turkey’s minister of defense. According to CNN, the call revealed Graham calling the Kurds a “threat” to Turkey. In..
Lindsey Graham does not approve of President Donald Trump’s decision regarding a possible Turkish invasion. He said leaving their Kurdish allies in Syria to fend for themselves was a “disaster”..
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thinks it would be a tremendous thing if Ukraine could work things out with Russia. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that only with true support..
Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and former U.S. President Barack Obama met with a fist bump at Obama's personal office in D.C. on September 16 as she toured Washington to promote youth..
President Trump took a shot at environmentally friendly light bulbs during a speech on Thursday, blaming them for making him look orange onstage. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Dozens of protesters gathered in downtown Baltimore on Thursday as President Donald Trump made his first visit to the city since he blasted it as "disgusting" and "rodent-infested" in hotly debated..
The Trump administration on Thursday announced repeal of an Obama-era regulation that had expanded pollution protections for waterways such as wetlands and shallow streams, but that farmers, miners and..
The Trump administration announced the repeal of an Obama-era regulation expanding pollution protections. The regulation protected waterways such as wetlands and shallow streams. According to Reuters,..
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the country will never have direct talks with the US, but would consider multilateral negotiations if all sanctions are lifted. Sam Holder reports.
The Trump administration announced a plan to roll back and Obama-era regulation helping the environment. According to Gizmodo, the regulation cut methane emissions from power plants and fossil fuel..
On August 28,2008, Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, released a video congratulating his opponent. He congratulated then-Sen. Barack Obama on winning the Democratic nomination. Obama..
Democratic Party officials are still not happy about Barack Obama creating his own political group. According to Politico, Obama created Organizing for Action outside of the Democratic National..
President Donald Trump made an “agreement in principle” on trade with Japan. According to CNN, this deal with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brings relief to American farmers. The deal gives..
2020 White House hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden, known for his gaffes on the campaign trail, asked a town hall audience in Hanover, New Hampshire on Friday: "Imagine if, God forbid, Barack..
2020 White House hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden, known for his gaffes on the campaign trail, asked a town hall audience in Hanover, New Hampshire on Friday: "Imagine if, God forbid, Barack..
President Donald Trump wants to roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency rules. Yet he is unhappy with automakers like Ford Motor who are not supporting his administration's plan. The company recently..
President Donald Trump says it would be appropriate for Russia to be readmitted to a group of the world's major industrial nations. President Trump says Russia is often discussed when he and the..
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"The world needs his progressive leadership now, and I hope our neighbors to the north support him for another term," the former president said CBS News - Published
Former U.S. President Barack Obama voiced his support on Wednesday for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who faces a tough battle for re-election next week. Reuters - Published
Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a tough election next week, accused his rivals on Wednesday of fighting a dirty campaign and picked up an endorsement from former U.S. President.. Reuters - Published
Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro said he thought Tuesday's debate stage was "a little crowded" with 12 Democrats. Castro joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room after the.. CBS News - Published
At a fiery campaign rally Thursday night in Minnesota, President Trump said former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. did nothing but “kiss Barack Obama’s ass.” NYTimes.com - Published
Former U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy stepped into a familiar role on Wednesday when President Donald Trump tapped him to join his outside legal team to help battle a Democratic-led impeachment.. Reuters - Published
The group was founded by powerful women in Hollywood in the wake of the #MeToo movement. It aims to fight sexual harassment and assault in all industries. NYTimes.com - Published
African-Americans were essential to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton winning competitive primaries like Ms. Warren faces in 2020. For now, Joe Biden has far deeper support. NYTimes.com - Published
Susan Rice was a top national security official during all eight years of the Obama administration. She was the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, then became the president's national security.. CBS News - Published
Eddie Murphy is getting off his couch for a comedy explosion that starts with Netflix's "Dolemite Is My Name," hosting "SNL" and a return to stand-up.
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Steve Kroft questions President Obama on topics including Russia's incursion in Syria, ISIS and the 2016 presidential race; then, Bill Whitaker interviews a prosecutor who admits his cowardice and.. CBS News - Published
60 Minutes salutes Morley Safer with a look back at one of his favorite reports, "All in the Family"; then, a rare look at how insider trading actually works; and, White House Senior Advisor Valerie.. CBS News - Published
Top executives at Apple - including CEO Tim Cook - have written a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from terminating the DACA program, an Obama-era policy that has.. CBS News - Published
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo once accused the Obama administration of obstructing a House inquiry and letting politics override national interests. He now faces similar charges. NYTimes.com - Published
As states report more deaths from vaping-related illnesses, the Los Angeles Times reports Obama administration officials rejected a ban on flavored vaping products years before the outbreak. Los.. CBS News - Published
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday rejected the decision of the Federal Communications Commission to declare that states cannot pass their own net neutrality laws and ordered the agency to review some key.. Reuters - Published
Historian Lonnie Bunch is the first African-American to serve as head of the 173-year-old Smithsonian Institution. He’s in charge of 19 museums, 21 libraries and the National Zoo and oversees about.. CBS News - Published
What would Republicans have done to Barack Obama? Everything Democrats are doing to Trump and more. I know because I choreographed the GOP barrage.
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A report from PEN America says some restrictions targeted books by authors including Barack Obama, John Updike and Joyce Carol Oates. NYTimes.com - Published
The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday issued a long-awaited rule to extend mandatory overtime pay to 1.3 million U.S. workers, far fewer than an Obama administration rule that was struck down by a.. Reuters - Published
It's not the first time Trump has called for an investigation into Barack Obama's book deal, despite many former presidents publishing books after leaving office.
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Con Edison and eight other U.S. utilities mostly from Democratic-led states have filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration's plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants, which replaces a.. Reuters - Published
Asked about the high number of deportations during President Obama's tenure, Biden demurred and instead vowed to roll back President Trump's hardline immigration polices CBS News - Published
In a clash over their differing plans for Medicare, Julián Castro also told the former vice president: “I’m fulfilling the legacy of Barack Obama and you’re not.” NYTimes.com - Published
Biden campaign senior officials said the former VP has a "target on his back" and is prepared to fend off attacks on President Obama and his legacy CBS News - Published
Nancy Cook, White House reporter for Politico, and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest push for impeachment, as well as gun control legislation updates,.. CBS News - Published
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic.. USATODAY.com - Published
The Trump administration on Thursday announced repeal of an Obama-era regulation that had expanded pollution protections for waterways such as wetlands and shallow streams, but that farmers, miners and.. Reuters - Published
The 2015 rule spells out protections for large and small U.S. bodies of water. Environmentalists fear its replacement could result in more pollution CBS News - Published
The Cherokee Nation has named its first delegate to congress. Kimberly Teehee served President Obama as the first-ever Senior Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs. She is currently the Vice.. CBS News - Published
In 2016, former Sen. Bob Graham and others urged the Obama administration to declassify redacted pages of a report that holds 9/11 secrets CBS News - Published
Former Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power served under president Obama, following him from the senate to the oval office. She shares her story in a new memoir, "The Education of an.. CBS News - Published
The former White House counsel under President Barack Obama is charged with lying to federal officials over work he did for Ukraine. NYTimes.com - Published
DeVos thought it was too easy under Obama for students to get loan forgiveness if a college closed or if their degree didn't prepare them for a job.
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A one-time secret service dog who is credited with protecting former president Obama from an intruder is set to receive an award for being a hero! Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
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Long before Obama's presidency, correspondent Steve Kroft interviewed the junior senator at his home in Chicago. Obama talked about race, Abe Lincoln--and tuna sandwiches CBS News - Published
A number of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are focusing on faith outreach in key battleground states. Michael Wear, the former director of faith outreach for President Obama's 2012 reelection.. CBS News - Published
From the Constitution and the Supreme Court to diplomatic immunity and Italian ancestry, it's complicated. And it's another way to torment Obama.
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Former President Barack Obama said gerrymandering is an issue he has made a top priority from his "2008 campaign until now." But the Supreme Court recently ruled maps that resulted from partisan.. USATODAY.com - Published
Former Vice President Joe Biden is accusing reporters of not understanding his words on the campaign trail, after he asked voters to imagine what would have happened if Barack Obama was assassinated.. CBS News - Published
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