March 30, 2026 Emanuel pushes back on ‘straight White man’ question, says ideas matter most in 2028 Rahm Emanuel says the 2028 Democratic race should be about ideas, not gender, as he mulls a White House bid and pushes a middle-class-focused platform.
March 4, 2026 Michelle Obama claims 'no way' Trump admin behavior would be acceptable from 'first Black family' in WH Michelle Obama criticized the Trump administration behavior on podcast, saying such conduct wouldn't be accepted from the "first Black family" in White House.
February 25, 2026 Michelle Obama complains that society tells women 'don’t have an abortion' but fails to aid mothers Former first lady Michelle Obama argued society sends mixed signals about motherhood, saying "don't have an abortion" while failing to support mothers with adequate maternity leave.
February 18, 2026 Michelle Obama says affirmative action no different than athlete admissions Michelle Obama questioned outrage over affirmative action by saying college admissions for athletes and legacy students are essentially the same thing.
February 18, 2026 Vance, Harris, Obama issue tributes to Rev Jesse Jackson JD Vance, Kamala Harris and Barack Obama were among the prominent figures who issued remarks pertaining to Rev. Jesse Jackson following his death on Tuesday.
February 17, 2026 Obama dragged for 'headache'-inducing presidential center update that has visitors squinting Barack Obama's Chicago presidential center generates controversy over architectural design and gentrification concerns. The campus includes a museum tower with Selma speech text.
February 6, 2026 Trump deletes 'racist' post after wave of Republican backlash, White House says he didn't know Congressional Republicans dropped their normal routine of cheering each of President Donald Trump's moves on Friday, and demanded he apologize for a post depicting the Obamas as apes.
February 6, 2026 White House removes social media video showing Obamas as apes after criticism President Trump removed a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after backlash from Democrats and Republicans, with the White House citing staff error.
January 22, 2026 Michelle Obama complains about media questioning her fashion mere minutes after touting her outfit Former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast Wednesday to promote her book, "The Look," but complained about media emphasis on women's appearances.
January 22, 2026 Michelle Obama gave a ‘little dig and a twist’: Kayleigh McEnany ‘The Five’ discusses former first lady Michelle Obama going on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast and giving women advice.