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PoliticsTreasury Secretary Bessent Mocks Obama Over Cheesecake Factory Comments
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked former President Barack Obama after Obama compared White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory. Bessent made his remarks while at a Cheesecake Factory, and Trump also responded to Obama's comments.
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Politics · United StatesBarack Obama mocks Trump’s White House renovation, cites $900 million cost
Former President Barack Obama ridiculed President Donald Trump’s White House renovation as resembling a Saddam Hussein‑opened Cheesecake Factory during Ohio and Michigan campaign events nine days before the 2026 U.S. midterms. Digests reported two cost estimates, $900 million and over a billion dollars, and varied in what they highlighted.
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Politics · United StatesObama criticizes Trump tariffs on Canada at Detroit rally
Former President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods during a rally in Detroit, Michigan. He joked about Canada being a 'well-known evil empire' and discussed the impact of tariffs on automakers.
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Politics · United StatesBarack Obama endorses Democrat Angie Nixon for Florida Senate seat
Barack Obama publicly endorsed Democratic Senate hopeful Angie Nixon and Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly in Florida, weeks before the midterm elections. Nixon faces incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody, and President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds.
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Politics · United StatesObama campaigns for Democrats, criticizes Trump administration
Former US President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates in Ohio, delivering a sharp critique of the Trump administration. He blamed the administration for rising living costs and called the war in Iran 'unnecessary.' The event focused on the upcoming US midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesObama condemns federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship
Barack Obama has condemned the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship, stating the government should not selectively target individuals based on political beliefs. Federal agents recently raided Omar's home as part of the probe.
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Politics · United KingdomObama accepts honorary doctorate in Belfast
Barack Obama accepted an honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast, later addressing crowds on the importance of peace and democracy. He spoke about the Good Friday Agreement and the current situation in Gaza and Israel.
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Trump says he could have harmed political rivals
Donald Trump told reporters he could have taken severe action against Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama but chose not to out of respect for the office of the presidency. He also stated he can now 'do whatever I want.'
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Politics · United StatesBiden absent from campaign trail as Obama, Harris boost Democratic efforts
Former President Joe Biden has largely stayed off the campaign trail for the upcoming midterms, while former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris are increasing their efforts to support Democratic candidates. Biden, 83, has maintained a limited public schedule due to his ongoing battle with advanced prostate cancer.
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Politics · United StatesBarack Obama urges tougher AI regulation at Colgate University speech
Barack Obama addressed Colgate University’s Family Weekend, calling for stronger federal AI rules, warning that President Donald Trump’s lax approach endangers the economy, security and the rapid pace of autonomous technology. The speech was covered by centre and right‑leaning outlets with differing emphases.
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PoliticsMichelle Obama enjoys independence after daughters leave home
Michelle Obama said on her podcast that she does not miss her daughters Malia and Sasha being at home and enjoys her independence. Her husband, Barack Obama, cried when they left for college, she said. The comments sparked debate online, with some parents agreeing and others disagreeing with her perspective.
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Politics · United StatesObama jokes about Trump’s Oval Office gold sign in HBO comedy sketch
Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s decision to add a gold sign outside the Oval Office during a comedy sketch with Larry David. The joke, filmed on a replica set, drew attention to broader White House renovations that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted.
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Media · United StatesBarack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him
Barack Obama will host a new podcast, 'A Great Book with Barack Obama', exploring six books that influenced his worldview. The series, part of a deal between Audible and Obama's media company Higher Ground, will feature discussions with guests and debut exclusively on Audible on 24 September 2026.
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Media · United StatesBarack Obama blames Larry David for 2014 tan suit controversy in HBO sketch
Barack Obama played himself in a sketch on Larry David’s HBO show, joking that David convinced him to wear the tan suit that sparked a media firestorm in 2014. The episode, produced by Obama’s Higher Ground, revisited the controversy with improvised lines and a running gag about ketchup.
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