The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

Why the United States will have to accept China's growing influence and strength

After wrapping up a recent four-day trip to China, United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a media briefing: “We believe that the world is big enough for both of our countries to thrive.”

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

Biden Administration Seeks to Expand Overtime Pay to Millions of U.S Workers

If you earn less than $55,000 a year and work more than 40 hours a week, you could be eligible for time and a half.

Capital & Main · Aug 30, 2023

Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under proposed new rule

The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make 3.6 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in court

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Biden is turning away from free trade – and that’s a great thing

Trade deals have brought cheaper goods. They’ve also destroyed millions of US jobs and caused US wages to stagnate

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women

After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising to never stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch Coco Gauff’s first-round victory at the U.S. Open

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

Samuel Wurzelbacher, whose middle name was Joseph, became a media sensation in 2008 when he asked candidate Barack Obama about his tax plan. GOP Sen. John McCain referred to him in a presidential debate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023

‘Joe the Plumber’, who challenged Obama on taxes in 2008, dies aged 49

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, famous for arguing with Barack Obama on the campaign trail, died of pancreatic cancer

The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2023

Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49

Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023