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Nicki Minaj says she publicly backed Donald Trump after swatting incidents and a nonresponse from Gavin Newsom, and she accuses Jay-Z of harming Obama’s legacy. She also notes Obama’s 2024 Kamala Harris speech pushed her further from the Democrats, and she says she initially kept her stance private to avoid splitting her fanbase.
Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico ordering two potato, egg and cheese breakfast tacos with former President Barack Obama in Austin sparked a Texas-sized debate over what counts as a proper breakfast taco, signaling a centrist messaging strategy ahead of the November race.
Barack Obama surprised diners at an Austin Taco Joint with Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, mingling with patrons, discussing issues from data centers to voting, and posing for photos before leaving; he paid in cash and did not publicly endorse the candidates, but the appearance signals national support for Texas Democrats in a high-stakes race, with Obama even signing a children’s book for Talarico’s niece Jane.
Barack Obama surprised patrons at Taco Joint near the University of Texas at Austin, joining James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa for about 30 minutes of retail campaigning. He chatted with diners about issues like data centers and voting but did not make public remarks or endorse either Democrat. The visit signals national support for the Texas Democrats atop the ticket as GOP contenders Cornyn, Paxton and Abbott compete in tight races, with Bernie Sanders set to appear at the state Democratic Convention.
President Donald Trump reposted a Truth Social entry that called for Barack Obama’s arrest, accusing the former president of treason without evidence, as part of a flurry of late-night posts railing against opponents.
On Mother’s Day, Trump spent hours posting on Truth Social attacking Democrats (calling them “Dumacrats”), Fox News, the Supreme Court, Barack Obama, and Iran, including targeted digs at Rep. Ro Khanna. He railed against coverage on Fox, mocked the Court’s tariffs ruling, urged a hard line on Iran’s peace talks, and pressed for “All Federal Agencies Must Buy American” even as his team faced questions about the ballroom’s foreign steel use, illustrating a relentless, wide‑ranging tirade against political opponents and institutions.
Former president Barack Obama greeted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a Toronto think-tank gala, a moment MAGA allies seized on to push conspiracy theories, accuse him of undermining the US administration, and even invoke the Logan Act, highlighting ongoing US-Canada tensions amid tariffs.
Barack Obama, speaking with Stephen Colbert at his new Presidential Center, criticized former President Trump for overstepping norms, including attempting to direct prosecutors and weaponize the justice system. He argued the White House should not target political enemies, urged codifying checks on presidential power, warned against monopolizing the military’s loyalty, and called for preventing presidents from having side ventures that could influence policy. The interview underscored concerns about maintaining basic democratic norms as norms have eroded in recent years.
Stephen Colbert announced that former President Barack Obama will be one of his final guests on The Late Show, with an interview filmed at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on May 5; the reveal comes after CBS canceled the show, prompting chatter about Colbert’s post‑Late Show plans, and Colbert even teased other ventures, including a Tolkien project he’s pursuing with his son.
Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions will go independent after its Netflix first-look deal ends later this year, pursuing projects with HBO, Apple and other studios while continuing to have some Netflix titles in the pipeline; the founders say the move broadens their storytelling reach beyond Netflix after an eight-year partnership that yielded projects ranging from American Factory to Rustin and Our Great National Parks.
Higher Ground, the Obama-founded production company, is ending its eight-year Netflix first-look deal after producing 20+ projects, signaling a shift toward independent work with projects at HBO, Laika, Broadway and beyond. Despite leadership turnover, the split doesn’t rule out future Netflix collaborations, and the catalog includes titles like Leave the World Behind, American Factory and Rustin, with upcoming projects such as All the Sinners Bleed and The Altruists as well as kids’ series like Waffles + Mochi and Ada Twist.
The Obamas say Higher Ground is moving to an independent operation after eight years with Netflix, aiming to work with multiple studios; the move includes expanding projects outside Netflix, with THR noting continued production for other partners.
Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions will become independent after their current Netflix first-look deal expires later this year, with plans to work with multiple studios while continuing to collaborate with Netflix on existing projects; the company has been testing a sell-to-many approach with outfits like HBO, Apple, Amazon, FX, Disney and more, and remains involved in a slate that includes upcoming Netflix projects as well as non-Netflix ventures, plus Broadway work such as the Proof revival.
Barack Obama visited a NYC childcare center with Zohran Mamdani to read aloud from Alone and Together and lead a Wheels on the Bus sing-along for preschoolers; the moment highlights Mamdani’s growing profile as a democratic socialist and Obama’s offer to be a sounding board, while Mamdani has maintained ties with Trump, who has criticized his tax policies and threatened to pull federal funding.
Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote Yes on April 21 to approve a new redistricting plan that could realign the congressional map and potentially add four Democratic seats in November, framing it as a counter to GOP-backed gerrymandering in other states; polls show the referendum with a narrow lead as early voting continues.