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The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

No art to Trump’s Iran deal

Rumors of an agreement keep coming. But the president says “We don’t need anything”

Salon · May 28

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a crime across state lines.

The Conversation · May 28

Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches

From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say

The Guardian - US · May 28

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The Harvard economist behind the Education Scorecard says the ‘Learning Recession’ is more than a COVID problem—it’s at least a decade old

Think all the backsliding in U.S. education is the result of remote school, masks and a year of social distancing? Not exactly, says Tom Kane.

Fortune · May 28

Trump’s bind deepens with Hormuz shut and hawks pushing war

President Trump faces pressure from Iran's demands for financial relief and Republican hawks urging a decisive end to the conflict. This has led to fluctuating promises of a deal and threats of renewed military action, complicating efforts to resolve the ongoing war and open the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · May 28

Contractor earning $850,000 more than usual on no-bid Trump deal to fix Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, report says

The Virginia-based contractor asked for nearly twice the typical profits, a government analysis reportedly found

The Independent UK · May 27

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

Euronews · May 27

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Astrophysicist Defends Barack Obama's Viral 'Aliens Are Real' Comments, Calling It a 'Scientifically Literate' Answer

Neil deGrasse Tyson has defended Barack Obama's viral 'aliens are real' remark as a 'scientifically literate' way to frame the odds of life in the universe, noting Obama saw no evidence of alien contact in office but believes life elsewhere is likely.

International Business Times UK · May 26

Longtime Ally Dana White Drops Bizarre Michael Jackson Defense to Prove Trump is Not Racist, Then Gets Grilled on Ape Video

When asked to elaborate, White said he'd rather just stay in control of his own bubble.

The Mary Sue · May 26

Is Donald Trump Easy to Manipulate? John Bolton Warns POTUS Is Too 'Palpably Desperate' Over Iran Deal

John Bolton has accused Donald Trump of being 'palpably desperate' for an Iran deal, warning Tehran is exploiting his fixation on claiming a victory and cheaper petrol.

International Business Times UK · May 26

Trump spent his late night and early morning frantically posting memes about how great he is

Despite the tense state of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Trump was posting memes that lauded him ‘Master Negotiator,’ and ‘Dealmaker in Chief’

The Independent UK · May 26

So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.

Euronews · May 26

Sonny Rollins death: One of last great post-war jazz legends dubbed the ‘Saxophone Colossus’ dies aged 95

Hugely influential icon of bebop era also wrote score for Michael Caine’s ‘Alfie’ and collaborated with Rolling Stones

The Independent UK · May 26

Iran-US war latest: At least 31 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Tehran accuses Trump of violating ceasefire

Donald Trump said talks with Iran were going ‘nicely’, but threatened renewed attacks if they failed

The Independent UK · May 26

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International Business Times UK · May 25

Donald Trump Can't Be Racist Because He Was Friends With Michael Jackson, UFC's Dana White Says

UFC chief Dana White defends Donald Trump on The New Yorker Radio Hour, claiming his friendship with Michael Jackson proves he 'isn't a racist', a rationale host David Remnick sharply questions given both men's controversial histories.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Trump Shares Barack Obama's AI-Generated Mugshot Months After Controversial Racist Post

Donald Trump faces criticism for sharing an AI-generated image of Barack Obama in a fabricated mugshot, sparking debate over misinformation and racial imagery in political discourse.

We Got This Covered · May 25

Marco Rubio waits for ‘good news’ from a ‘largely negotiated’ deal that Iranians call ‘inconsistent with reality’

It's deja vu time.

The Independent UK · May 25

Dana White cites Trump’s friendship with Michael Jackson to prove president isn’t racist

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The Conversation · May 25

How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden into a model of police reform

In 2025, Camden, New Jersey – a city of about 72,000 residents that sits across the Delaware River from Philadelphia – experienced its first homicide-free summer in nearly 50 years.

The Times of India · May 25

Scarlett Johansson admits the harsh truth: Even $165M can’t create work-life balance

Scarlett Johansson argues that the pursuit of a perfect work-life balance is unrealistic, suggesting that accepting "a deficit in some area" is the first step towards peace. She advocates for self-forgiveness and acknowledges that success, particularly as a mother, shifts priorities and requires difficult decisions, with 75% success in parenting…

We Got This Covered · May 25

‘I don’t make bad deals’: Trump attacks Obama’s Iran deal again, but every source says he’s planning to concede more than Obama ever did

The same clauses, 10 years later.

The Times of India · May 25

‘Back and forth’ delays Iran deal, White House says agreement still not sealed: Report

US officials express caution regarding a potential Iran deal, suggesting it could still collapse despite progress. Negotiations are ongoing, with key details like uranium disposal and frozen assets remaining points of contention. While Iran aims to reassure the world about its nuclear program, both sides emphasize safeguarding national interests, with…

The Economic Times · May 25

Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war

President Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and control vital shipping lanes. Trump defends the deal, stating it is the opposite of the Obama-era agreement and that time is…

The Economic Times · May 25

Trump says any Iran deal will involve 'no cash', differ from Obama-era agreement

Donald Trump outlined his vision for a future Iran deal. He emphasized no financial concessions would be made, contrasting it with the Obama administration's agreement. Trump asserted his proposed deal would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Senator Lindsey Graham supported Trump's strategy, linking it to expanding the Abraham Accords.

The Independent UK · May 25

Dana White says Trump can’t be racist as he was friends with Michael Jackson

The UFC boss defended Trump during an interview with The New Yorker Radio Hour

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