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May 5, 2026

'The Five': Obama opens up about pressure to stay politically active during Trump era

'The Five' co-hosts discuss former President Barack Obama opening up about the political pressure to stay active during the Trump era.

May 5, 2026

Obama admits 'genuine tension' in marriage over pressure to stay in politics

Former President Barack Obama says his role as President Donald Trump's most high-profile critic has created tension in his marriage with former first lady Michelle Obama.

May 4, 2026

Obama takes swipe at 'commentator' culture, thinks about how he can fight Trump 'every day'

Former President Barack Obama said he didn't want to be just another political "commentator" in a new interview, but also thinks about ways to combat President Donald Trump "every day."

April 25, 2026

Michelle Obama agrees with Angel Reese’s decision to accept a fine to avoid reporters

WNBA star Angel Reese opened up on Michelle Obama's podcast about feeling mistreated by fans and the media, saying she prefers fines over pressers.

April 19, 2026

Barack and Michelle Obama's film production company reportedly leaving Netflix to go independent

The Obamas' film production company Higher Ground is reportedly moving away from Netflix to become independent when its current deal expires later this year.

April 10, 2026

Michelle Obama says America going through its 'janky' era

Michelle Obama told comedian Hasan Minhaj on her podcast that America is in a "janky" era, and said it was necessary for the country's growth.

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.