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Barack and Michelle Obama greet visitors at opening of his presidential center in ChicagoThe Barack Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in Chicago Ill., on Friday and both the former president and first lady greeted the first guests to arrive. The eight-story museum drew big crowds for its opening day on Juneteenth as tickets were sold out months in advance. #Obama #PresidentialCenterU.S. NewsJun 19
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U.S. says progress made on first day of talks with IranThe U.S. and Iran appear to be making progress on ending their war, but what’s been agreed to appears to depend on which side you listen to. Jackson Proskow explains where peace talks stand, and how it compares to the former nuclear deal negotiated by former president Barack Obama.Global NationalJun 22
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire fragile as cracks grow, talks stall in U.S.-Iran dealFormer American president Barack Obama says the U.S. may be worse off than it was before the war on Iran. Obama struck a deal with Iran in 2015 to limit its nuclear program – an agreement President Donald Trump tore up. Still, the U.S. and Iran are due to sit down for talks on nuclear...Global NationalJun 19
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Global National: June 19WARNING: This episode contains details that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Canadian soccer fans are basking in the glory of Team Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup, with hopes it helps secure their place in the next round. The final tally: 6-0. But one of the strongest players left...Global NationalJun 19
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Stephen Colbert signs off The Late Show for a final timeAfter a recent parade of big names from Bruce Springsteen to Robert DeNiro and Barack Obama, Stephen Colbert said farewell to his audience in the final episode of the Late Show on Thursday night. CBS parent company Paramount announced last summer it would cancel The Late Show, describing the move as purely financial amid ongoing...EntertainmentMay 22
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‘They’re real’: Barack Obama talks aliens, Area 51In an interview with political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen on Saturday, former U.S. President Barack Obama said aliens are “real”, but that they’re not “being kept” at Area 51. Later, Obama clarified his comments in a social media post, saying, “I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us. Really!”U.S. NewsFeb 17
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Trump says Obama made ‘big mistake’ by giving ‘classified information’ on existence of aliensAboard an Air Force One flight Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed recent comments from former president Barack Obama, who said that aliens are “real” and are not “being kept” at Area 51. “He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump said, claiming Obama had disclosed classified information. “He made a big mistake,” he added....PoliticsFeb 19
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Trump condemns racist video depicting Obamas as apes, declines to apologizeDonald Trump said he condemns the racist elements of a video shared on his social media account depicting former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, but said he would not apologize for the post. Trump told reporters he had not watched the full video before it was shared and said it was taken...PoliticsFeb 7
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Trump posts video with racist depiction of ObamasIn the U.S., there is outrage over a racist social media post by President Donald Trump. On Truth Social, Trump re-posted a short video mocking former U.S. president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, using a racist trope. A warning — we will be showing some of the offensive images. Jackson Proskow has...PoliticsFeb 6
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U.S. Department of Justice orders Grand Jury probe into Obama, ‘Russiagate’ investigationOn the campaign trail, U.S. President Donald Trump has promised he would go after those who have investigated him in the past. Now, U.S. Attorney general Pam Bondi has ordered a new Grand Jury probe into former President Barack Obama, and his administration’s handling of the 2016 investigation into Russian election interference.PoliticsAug 5, 2025
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White House, Tulsi Gabbard accuse Obama of ‘years long coup and a treasonous conspiracy’President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate former president Barack Obama, after it claimed to have “irrefutable” evidence that Obama led a campaign which manufactured intelligence “in an effort to de-legitimize [Trump’s] victory before he even took the oath of office,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.PoliticsJul 23, 2025
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The Morning Show: July 17On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Barack Obama addresses divorce rumours between him and Michelle – are the Obamas calling it quits? Plus, we look at simple sleep strategies that you can incorporate into your routine to make your night go by smoothly.The Morning ShowJul 17, 2025
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Obama jokes about divorce rumors: “It was touch and go for a while”We’re back with First in the Morning with Entertainment. First up – Barack and Michelle Obama are setting the record straight, poking fun at those relentless divorce rumours during a family podcast appearance that proves they’re still going strong. Plus, Coldplay’s Chris Martin gives Canada some accidental love—mistakenly shouting out Canada during a Boston show....The Morning ShowJul 17, 2025
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Trump blames Trudeau, Obama for kicking Russia out of G8: ‘You wouldn’t have had the war’U.S. President Donald Trump blamed former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and former U.S. president Barack Obama for kicking Russia out of the G8 as he attended the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta on Monday. “You wouldn’t have had the war,” Trump said, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin only talks to him now. Trump...PoliticsJun 16, 2025
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Trump vs. Obama? US president says he’d ‘love’ to run against former presidentFollowing a weekend where U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a possible third term in office, he was asked a hypothetical question about facing former president Barack Obama.PoliticsMar 31, 2025
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Barack Obama hosts ‘fireside chat’ with NBA players during All-Star WeekendFormer U.S. President Barack Obama hosted a “fireside chat” with a number of high-profile NBA players during All-Star Weekend in Chicago on Saturday, where he discussed his post-presidency work with his foundation, supporting future leaders, and spoke about his friendship with former NBA player Kobe Bryant.WorldFeb 16, 2020
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Obama unveils official portrait at White House, thanks artist for taking on a “difficult subject”Former president Barack Obama thanked Robert McCurdy, the artist who painted his official White House portrait, for taking on a “difficult subject” as the painting was unveiled alongside the official portrait of Michelle Obama at the White House on Wednesday.PoliticsSep 7, 2022
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Biden, Obama, Harris condemn ‘despicable’ attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husbandU.S. President Joe Biden said the attack on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband on Friday was “despicable” and everybody needs to stand up against violence in politics. Former U.S. President Barack Obama said at a rally in Georgia that Nancy Pelosi’s Husband, Paul Pelosi, was a “good friend” and that politicians stir up divisions...PoliticsOct 29, 2022
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Canada election: Trudeau won’t say if he asked Barack Obama for endorsementSpeaking in Trois-Rivières, Que., on Thursday, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau brushed off the notion that he asked for an endorsement from former U.S. President Barack Obama, joking that “nobody tells Obama what to do.”CanadaOct 17, 2019
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Federal Election: Blanchet calls out Trudeau over hypocrisy of Catalan separatist leaderOn Thursday, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet put the spotlight on Justin Trudeau’s government for not calling out state violence in the Catalan region of Spain. Blanchet questioned why Trudeau would accept an endorsement from former U.S. President Barack Obama, but at the same time is unwilling to call out human rights abuses in Spain.CanadaOct 17, 2019