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Barack Obama playfully mocks Donald Trump's gold-draped Oval Office in a teaser for HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, praising the replica while joking there's no gold sign on the outside; the piece also highlights Trump's controversial White House renovations and a court halt to further East Wing work.
Former President Barack Obama jokes about Donald Trump’s gold-themed Oval Office renovations in a clip promoting his HBO Max cameo, nodding to a gold sign Trump added and a replica Oval Office in a Larry David sketch; Trump has also pursued other White House changes, including gold accents, the East Wing demolition for a ballroom, and replacing part of the Rose Garden with stone tiles.
In the finale of HBO's Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, President Obama appears as himself in a 2014 flashback where Larry David persuades him to wear the tan suit for a NATO press conference; a juice spill leads to the casual choice, with Obama praising the look and producers framing the cameo as part of a satirical, history-themed celebration.
Barack Obama released his 2026 summer music playlist and reading list, with Vermont-based singer Noah Kahan earning a spot on the lineup with the track Doors from The Great Divide, a placement Kahan celebrated on social media as Obama’s annual picks continue to spotlight both emerging and established artists.
Former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars by visiting a practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago ahead of the All-Star Game, joking about the drills, chatting with players such as Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, and even playing a quick one-on-one with Jonquel Jones before gifting an autographed jersey; he will not attend the game due to a prior engagement. The center recently opened and features a 60,000-square-foot athletic facility used for weekend events.
Jeff Schaffer talks about HBO’s limited series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a Barack Obama–executive‑produced historical sketch show in which Larry David roams American history in Curb Your Enthusiasm–style bits. The project, born at the Obamas’ request to celebrate the 250th anniversary, uses outline-based writing, on‑location shooting and period costumes to reimagine events (e.g., Lincoln eras, Gettysburg Address) with a comedic twist. Obama’s input was helpful but not prescriptive, and Schaffer hints at more history-driven work with Larry David in the future.
CNN's Abby Phillip argues that Trump's Iran memorandum foreseeing a 60-day negotiation mirrors Barack Obama's 2015 JCPOA, pointing to IAEA inspectors back in and sanctions relief as part of the framework; a CNN panel debates whether this constitutes a real breakthrough and contrasts it with the Obama deal amid partisan critique.
Barack and Michelle Obama inaugurate the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side as a hub for citizenship, community service and public life, framing it as an invitation to civic participation rather than a static archive, with a high-profile ceremony and performances underscoring the center’s mission.
The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has critics arguing it isn’t a traditional presidential library but an activism-focused campus run by the Obama Foundation; it houses a museum about Obama’s presidency while his records are stored elsewhere, sits on Jackson Park public land under a long 99-year lease, and has sparked concerns about public trust, financing safeguards, and whether the project serves as a memorial or a political operation.
Opening weekend for the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago drew praise for Obama's legacy as unified and scandal-free, framed as a symbol of Black excellence and hope on Juneteenth, while attendees acknowledged ongoing political divisions and noted past Obama-era controversies.
Barack and Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on opening day, with the tower’s design symbolizing four hands joining in solidarity and featuring an excerpt from Obama’s 2015 Selma speech; the AP reports the center’s mission to house the Obama Foundation’s programs and preserve the former president’s legacy.
Former President Barack Obama argues the United States may be worse off after the Iran conflict, criticizing the 2018 Trump withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He notes a 60-day window for a more permanent agreement and reflects on civic responsibility as his presidential center opens.
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago with a star-studded ceremony that celebrated democratic values and bipartisanship, featuring performances by major artists and appearances by former presidents and other leaders. Barack and Michelle Obama used the moment to praise American ideals and, in a pointed but non-explicit way, critique Donald Trump, while attendees across party lines highlighted a hopeful, civic-minded vision for democracy.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama opened the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park, attending with ex-presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, while Donald Trump was not invited. The privately funded $850 million complex blends a museum, library and community hub, featuring a replica Oval Office, park space, a playground, recording studio and performances by artists like Jennifer Hudson and John Legend. Obama framed the center as a living celebration of community, art and democracy, but critics warned of cost overruns, delays and concerns about gentrification on the South Side.
At the Obama Presidential Center dedication in Chicago, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama were joined by their daughters, Malia (27) and Sasha (25), for a rare joint appearance that underscored the family’s lasting legacy. The 19-acre Jackson Park campus drew thousands and featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Jennifer Hudson. Malia, now making her mark in film and directing under the name Malia Ann, and Sasha, who earned a sociology degree from USC and has kept a relatively private profile, have largely stepped away from the public political spotlight since the White House years.