Former Obama advisers who host the “Pod Save America” podcast spoke Friday about the purported reasons some major Democratic donors are holding back money as the party sees encouraging signs ahead in November’s midterm elections. At the Texas Tribune Festival last week, the podcast hosts shared their optimism over Texas turning blue because of Republican […]
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MIKE DAVIS: Why SCOTUS defying Obama judge must be impeached to protect elections
President Trump ordered his administration to come up with a plan to secure America’s elections. There was a well-defined set of goals behind this order: verify citizenship, prosecute fraudsters, and mail ballots only to verified Americans. Obama-appointed Boston Judge Indira Talwani spent months trying to stop President Trump. The Supreme Court slapped her down on […]
Obama strategist turns on rising Dem star over viral Trump attack: ‘Gratuitous and unnecessary’
A top Democratic strategist from the Obama White House contended that Sen. Jon Ossoff’s latest shot at President Donald Trump was “gratuitous and unnecessary.” The Georgia Democrat, who has expanded his profile throughout his re-election campaign during this midterm cycle to new heights that have him in the conversation for the 2028 presidential race, recently […]
Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate. “Now the ball’s in your court Iowa. Let’s make sure that we send Josh Turek to the United States Senate,” Obama said near the end of a video that featured the two men shooting hoops on a basketball court in […]
Former Obama press aide accused of stealing cash, credit cards, from Minneapolis coworkers to buy kratom
A former deputy press secretary for the Obama administration was fired from his Minneapolis city job last week after allegedly stealing cash and credit cards from city employees to purchase an herbal supplement used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms. Adam Fetcher, 42, who served as a communications officer for the city for a year before […]
Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of ‘Black excellence,’ claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped
CHICAGO — Opening weekend visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center called the 44th president’s legacy an example of unifying, scandal-free “Black excellence,” while they lamented what they view as a dark turn for the U.S. under President Donald Trump. “The community is great, we’re just kind of glad it’s here,” Lauren Tillman, who lives […]
James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary
Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to help shore up support among Black voters for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on Tuesday. Talarico has struggled to shore up support among the Black community after a heated primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. Crockett won Black voters by a huge majority, but nevertheless lost the […]
Joy Behar claims under Obama there was ‘nothing to make fun of’ for comedians
ABC’s “The View” co-host Joy Behar said there was nothing for comedians to make fun of during the Obama administration compared to President Donald Trump. On the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast Tuesday, Behar reacted to comments from director Judd Apatow, who said it has become more “difficult” to create political comedy since things are […]
Valerie Jarrett reveals that President Trump isn’t invited to Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony
Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on Saturday that President Trump has not been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. According to a press release, the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, including “a series of events […]
Legendary Auburn coach Bruce Pearl backs Trump on Iran strikes, rips Obama and Biden over their strategy
Bruce Pearl said President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have his full unconditional support in their war against Iran. “They do have my support and my prayers, and I’m grateful for their courage,” the legendary former Auburn men’s basketball coach told Fox News Digital. As the U.S. and Israeli militaries continue to […]
Obama official who backed Iran deal sparks online outrage with reaction to Trump’s strike: ‘Sit this one out’
Ben Rhodes, a leading figure within the Obama administration who pushed for the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, was blasted on social media Saturday after he criticized U.S. military strikes on Iran. In the immediate aftermath of the joint attack by the U.S. and Israel, Rhodes was posting criticism of the administration on social media […]
Obama Presidential Center to add autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves
Former President Barack Obama will be donating his pair of autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves to his presidential library. The Obama Foundation announced the donation in a statement on Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “Ali’s story has been an inspiration for President Obama, who kept this gift of red Everlast boxing […]