The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

The Fall and Fall of Dmitry Medvedev

How the former Russian president went from geeky technocrat to deranged war hawk.

Foreign Policy · Jun 23, 2022

Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections regarding sexual misconduct

The administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules, acting to expand protections for LGBTQ students, and widen colleges' responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2022

Meghan Markle’s half sister can’t remove judge from case just because Duchess is friends with Obama

Samantha Markle’s motion claims judge’s ‘impartiality will be questioned’ since she was appointed by Obama

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

No Recusal in Samantha Markle v. Meghan Markle

From Markle v. Markle, decided today by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell (M.D. Fla.); seems quite correct to me (see here for the substantive issue in the case): In this action, Samantha Markle sues Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, for defamation and injurious falsehood. She now seeks the undersigned's disqualification under…

Reason · Jun 21, 2022

Audible scores first-look audio deal with Obamas' production company, Higher Ground

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, has signed an exclusive, multiyear, worldwide first-look deal with Amazon subsidiary Audible, the audio content company announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2022

Netflix Confirms Details On The Obamas' First Scripted Series From Higher Ground Productions

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) confirmed details about the first scripted drama series from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, who will serve as executive producers. Here is what we know so far.

Benzinga · Jun 21, 2022

Michael Smolens: DACA has been a boon to the US, but remains on the brink of disappearing

The story of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is one of a valuable program with broad public support that is undermined by dysfunctional politics.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

The Defense Production Act Has Become a License for Central Planning

If home insulation is a "critical technology item essential to the national defense," then what isn't?

Reason · Jun 20, 2022

President Biden Congratulates Warriors After NBA Finals Win

He also extended Golden State an official invitation to the White House.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18, 2022

‘The Lazarus Heist’ Is the Gripping Story of North Korean Cybercrime

Worryingly, Washington’s concern does not rise to the level of the danger.

Foreign Policy · Jun 18, 2022