Obama criticises Trump's tweets and track record Former US president Barack Obama has criticised Donald Trump during his first public rally in support of Democratic challenger Joe Biden ahead of next month's … US Election 2020 • 22 Oct 20
Obama to make campaign trail debut for Biden Former US president Barack Obama will make his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who is locked in a tight … US • 21 Oct 20
Biden prepares to accept White House nomination Democratic candidate Joe Biden is poised to make the most important speech of his long political career tonight as he accepts the party's nomination to … US • 20 Aug 20
Obama condemns use of federal agents against protesters Former US president Barack Obama has condemned the use of federal agents against protesters and attempts at voter suppression. US • 30 Jul 20
US Supreme court asked to invalidate 'Obamacare' US President Donald Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to strike down Obamacare, which has provided health insurance to tens of millions of Americans. US • 26 Jun 20
'Obamagate' - Trump's latest political weapon Every good controversy gets a 'gate' - starting with 'Watergate' in the 1970s, but since then, countless scandals have been anointed with the suffix, writes … Analysis and Comment • 25 May 20
Obama slams US leadership over handling of pandemic The former US President Barack Obama has severely criticised the response to the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging America, in a rare public rebuke of his successor … Coronavirus • 17 May 20
Obama calls Trump's handling of pandemic a 'disaster' Former president Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling it an "absolute chaotic disaster." US • 09 May 20
Warren endorses Joe Biden in US presidential race US Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president, giving the presumptive Democratic front-runner another high-profile backing from one of his … US • 15 Apr 20
Obama endorses Biden's 2020 presidential campaign Former US President Barack Obama has endorsed his vice president Joe Biden's presidential campaign in an effort to bring the Democratic Party together ahead of … US • 14 Apr 20
Obama denounces leaders feeding 'climate of fear' Former US president Barack Obama has warned against leaders feeding a "climate of fear" through their rhetoric. US • 06 Aug 19
Parkland shooting victims remembered on anniversary Students, parents and politicians marked the first anniversary of the Valentine's Day shooting at a Florida high school with sombre tributes, prayers and calls for … World • 15 Feb 19
Obama brings Christmas cheer to children in hospital Former US president Barack Obama took on a new high-profile role for a surprise visit to sick children. US • 20 Dec 18
US appeals court rules against Trump on 'Dreamers' A US appeals court has ruled the Trump administration must continue a programme begun under former president Barack Obama that protects hundreds of thousands of … US • 08 Nov 18
Obama warns against rhetoric designed to sow fear Former US President Barack Obama has warned against rhetoric he said was designed to sow fear as he campaigned in support of Democratic candidates while … US • 03 Nov 18
US inquiry into suspicious packages focusing on Florida Another wave of suspicious packages targeting high-profile Democrats and critics of US president Donald Trump were discovered today, as a manhunt intensified for a serial … US • 25 Oct 18
Leading Democrats targetted by explosive devices Police in the United States have intercepted suspected explosive devices sent to several current and former US politicians, as well as the CNN news channel. US • 24 Oct 18
Suspect devices sent to top US Democrats, CNN US police have intercepted suspected devices sent to a number of high-profile Democrats, in what New York officials described as an act of terrorism. US • 24 Oct 18
Obama denounces 'politics of fear' dividing US Former US president Barack Obama urges voters to mobilise and return control of Congress to Democrats as he denounced what he said was the "politics … US • 09 Sep 18
Obama accuses Trump and Republicans of 'abusing power' Former US President Barack Obama has strongly criticised President Donald Trump and Republicans and urged Democrats to deliver a vital check on their "abuses of … Barack Obama • 07 Sep 18
Obama, Bush mourn former rival McCain at service Former US presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, once fierce rivals of the late Senator John McCain, have praised him in eulogies at a … US • 01 Sep 18
Stars join family at Aretha Franklin funeral Detroit is biding a final goodbye to US music icon Aretha Franklin at her star-studded funeral this afternoon. Aretha Franklin • 31 Aug 18
Judge blocks Trump move against 'Dreamers' A US judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from ending an Obama-era programme that provided legal status to young immigrants who entered the country … US • 10 Jan 18
Obama warns social media 'corroding civil discourse' Former US president Barack Obama told Britain's Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in what he said was his first … Barack Obama • 29 Dec 17
Five former US presidents unite for benefit concert All five of the US's living former presidents took the stage last night at a benefit concert in Texas to raise money for victims of … US • 22 Oct 17
