Barack Obama - The Cut

celebrity couples Feb. 14, 2025

2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 2

Happy Valentine’s Day From the ObamasThe former First Couple shared matching posts as an ode to their love.

By Olivia Craighead

rumors Jan. 24, 2025

Unpacking Those Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston RumorsOne of the least believable dating rumors out there is making the rounds again.

By Olivia Craighead

birthdays Jan. 17, 2025

Barack and Michelle Celebrated Her Birthday at a Huge TableThe couple was all smiles as they extended their arms to just barely hold hands.

By Olivia Craighead

power Jan. 9, 2025

Seems Like Trump and Obama Really Get AlongThey had a lot to whisper about at Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

By Olivia Craighead

family Dec. 13, 2024

The Black Family’s Escape From Corporal PunishmentHow a younger generation of parents is learning to raise its children without fear.

By Zak Cheney-Rice

politics Oct. 23, 2024

Obama Is Having Way Too Much Fun With ThisAfter being introduced by Eminem, the former president broke into a confident rendition of “Lose Yourself” during Tuesday’s Harris-Walz rally.

By Danielle Cohen

celebrity gossip Oct. 3, 2024

Jennifer Aniston Thinks Those Obama Rumors Are Funny TooShe laughed when Jimmy Kimmel asked her about a tabloid report about her and a certain former president.

By Danielle Cohen

2024 election Aug. 29, 2024

Obama Endorses Kamala Harris’s Tan SuitTen years after his own tan suit caused an uproar, he says it’s “still a good look.”

By Danielle Cohen

2024 election Aug. 21, 2024

Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 - Day Two

Obama Roasts Trump at the DNCHe also formally endorsed Kamala Harris, saying America is ready for her presidency.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

2024 election July 26, 2024

Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

The Obama Endorsement Has ArrivedBarack and Michelle Obama shared a video announcing their support for Kamala Harris.

By Tariro Mzezewa

celebrity Nov. 14, 2022

Michelle Obama Thinks Malia and Sasha Make ‘Weak’ MartinisThey’re adults now.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

awards season Sept. 4, 2022

Quick, Someone Get Adele a Tony AwardAdele’s Emmy win brings her one step closer to the EGOT.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

oh no Mar. 13, 2022

President Obama Has Tested Positive for COVIDHe’s experiencing mild symptoms.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

black lives matter Jan. 31, 2022

The Fallacy of RepresentationIt’s taught us everything we need to know about power: that it’s a limited resource.

By Camonghne Felix

the body politic Jan. 22, 2021

America Is Back, IndeedWith Biden, we’ve restored our country’s favorite tradition: basic, middling, white patriarchy.

By Rebecca Traister

culture May 6, 2020

The New Michelle Obama Doc Will Make You CryBecoming is a moving and poignant look at the former First Lady’s life.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

burning questions Jan. 5, 2020

Obama Also Loves ‘Fleabag’I wonder what he thought of season one, specifically the pilot?

By Claire Lampen and Amanda Arnold

culture June 24, 2019

Will George Clooney Ever Recover From His Plumbing Disaster?Oh no.

By Madeleine Aggeler

politics Apr. 23, 2019

After Smearing of Obama, Democrats Should Know How to Defend Ilhan OmarFor eight years, the right wing lobbed false, anti-Muslim attacks at Obama. Did Democrats actually learn from it?

By Sarah Jones

engagements Mar. 22, 2019

The Obamas Have Blessed Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s UnionThe former president sent the couple a handwritten note.

By Lisa Ryan

funerals Dec. 5, 2018

Be Thankful You’re Not Sitting in This PewTrump made things extremely awkward at George H.W. Bush’s funeral.

By Amanda Arnold

love and marriage Nov. 12, 2018

Michelle Obama Says She and Barack Went to Couples Therapy“I feel vulnerable all the time. And I had to learn how to express that to my husband.”

By Sarah Nechamkin

crime Oct. 26, 2018

What to Know About the Man Arrested in Connection With the Mail BombsThe suspect, Cesar Sayoc, is reportedly a registered Republican with an extensive criminal history.

By Lisa Ryan

terror Oct. 26, 2018

What We Know About the Bombs Sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN, Biden, and OthersPolice have arrested a suspect in connection with the mail bombs. Here’s everyone he’s allegedly targeted, and how.

By Lisa Ryan

politics Sept. 7, 2018

Tired Boy Donald Trump Says He Fell Asleep During Obama’s SpeechAfter Obama asked how hard it is to say Nazis are bad.

By Madeleine Aggeler

post-presidency life July 29, 2018

Michelle and Barack Obama Were Feeling the Music at the Beyoncé and Jay-Z ShowPower couple is fan of other power couple.

By Amanda Arnold

babies Apr. 23, 2018

The Obamas Can’t Wait to Meet Kate Middleton and Prince William’s New Royal Baby“We hope to meet him soon for a Kensington Palace pajama party.”

By Amanda Arnold

royal wedding 2.0 Apr. 10, 2018

Here’s Why the Obamas Aren’t Invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s WeddingDonald Trump won’t be there either, for that matter.

By Lisa Ryan

close readings Feb. 14, 2018

Michelle Obama’s Mount Rushmore MomentLooking deeply at the new portraits of the former First Couple.

By Rhonda Garelick

appreciations Feb. 13, 2018

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Portraits - Washington, DC

Michelle Obama’s Portrait Is for All of Us Black GirlsIt’s a reminder to think big.

By Brittany Packnett Cunningham

portrait talk Feb. 12, 2018

If You Like the Obamas’ National Portraits, You’ll Love the Artists’ Other WorkKehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are both up-and-coming portraiture artists.

By Carolyn Twersky

the obamas Feb. 12, 2018

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Official Portraits Are RevealedPainted by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald.

By Hunter Harris

political closets Feb. 1, 2018

Michelle Obama Says Barack Doesn’t Have Enough ‘Closet Space’ in New House“He got so shortchanged on this whole deal.”

By Lisa Ryan

conspiracy theories Jan. 3, 2018

Eric Trump Suggests Ellen DeGeneres Is Part of the ‘Deep State’In which she joins forces with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

By Amanda Arnold

politics Dec. 27, 2017

Why Barack Obama Says He Felt ‘Serenity’ on Trump’s Inauguration Day“The first thing that went through my mind was, sitting across from Michelle, how thankful I was that she had been my partner.”

By Lisa Ryan

bad cookies Dec. 18, 2017