Barack Obama - The Cut

politics 9/7/2018

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 7/29/2018

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 4/23/2018

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 4/10/2018

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

obama legacy 3/9/2018

Obamas Reportedly in Talks With Netflix to Produce ProgrammingAre you ready to feel inspired?

By Jordan Crucchiola

close readings 2/14/2018

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

By Rhonda Garelick

appreciations 2/13/2018

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

By Brittany Packnett

portrait talk 2/12/2018

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 2/12/2018

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

By Hunter Harris

political closets 2/1/2018

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 1/3/2018

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 12/27/2017

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 12/18/2017

This Pic of Ted Cruz, Donald Trump Jr., and an Obama Cookie Cake Will Haunt YouHow mature.

By Lisa Ryan

actually good things 12/15/2017

You Need to See Barack Obama Play SantaHe delivered gifts and all.

By The Cut

politics 12/4/2017

Here’s What Barack Obama Says About Why More Women Need to Run for OfficeHmmmmm.

By Lisa Ryan

hot shot 11/8/2017

Here’s Barack Obama Reporting for Jury Duty in ChicagoJust a regular citizen in Chicago.

By Lisa Ryan

usa 10/30/2017

Even Former Presidents Get Jury DutyBarack Obama reportedly plans to serve in a Cook County jury.

By Lisa Ryan

welcome to new york 10/2/2017

Could the Obamas Be Considering a Move to the Upper East Side?Yes, according to a report from “Page Six.”

By Lisa Ryan

dads 9/27/2017

Barack Obama Cried After Dropping Malia Off at Harvard“It was a little bit like open-heart surgery.”

By Lisa Ryan

freshman 8/23/2017

Looks Like Malia Obama Is All Moved In at HarvardShe was spotted with her parents, Barack and Michelle, on campus.

By Lisa Ryan

hotshot 6/26/2017

This Is How the Obamas Are Spending Their SummerObama is America’s vacation-dad-in-chief.

By Anna Silman

6/7/2017

Michelle Obama Says Barack Basically Wore the Same Black Tux for 8 Years“That’s the unfair thing … no matter what we do, he puts on that same tux.”

By Lisa Ryan

street style 5/18/2017

Here’s Who’s Responsible for Barack Obama’s Cool New Style“He’s copying me in that regard.”

By Lisa Ryan

nothing but a 5/17/2017

Here’s What Barack Obama Reportedly Thinks About Donald TrumpObama “friends” told People what he reportedly said.

By Lisa Ryan

5/17/2017

Chelsea Manning Released From Prison After 7 YearsShe celebrated her first steps on Instagram.

By Sarah Spellings

hotshot 5/9/2017

In His New Life, Obama Is a Street-Style StarMove over, Vacation Obama.

By Sarah Spellings

politics 5/8/2017

Watch Barack Obama’s Sweet Thank You to Michelle for Sticking by His SideHe thanked her for sticking around now that her official duties are over.

By Claire Landsbaum

the obamas 2/13/2017

The Obamas’ Law Professor Thinks Michelle Should’ve Been President“He was good, but she was better.”

By Claire Landsbaum

nostalgia 1/18/2017

Please Enjoy These Adorable Old Photos of the Obamas Playing in the SnowAh, memories.

By Lisa Ryan

play time 1/16/2017

The Obamas Visited Malia and Sasha’s Old Swing SetThey originally offered it to Donald Trump’s family.

By Theresa Avila

political fashion 1/13/2017

The Artist Helping Make Obama’s Dream Hawaiian T-Shirt Shack a RealityThe president joked that he dreams of opening a store that only sells medium-sized white T-shirts. So Emily Spivack created one.

By Véronique Hyland

the obamas 1/11/2017

First Lady Michelle Obama Shares a Sweet Throwback Photo of the ObamasMy, how the years have flown by.

By Theresa Avila

farewell address 1/10/2017

Watch Barack Obama’s Emotional Tribute to His Family During His Farewell AddressGrab a tissue, you’ll need it.

By Theresa Avila

12/27/2016

President Obama Was That Guy in Your MFAThe president was once “wildly pretentious.”

By Claire Landsbaum

women's health 12/14/2016

It’ll Soon Be Illegal to Defund Planned Parenthood Just for Providing AbortionsOn the state level, at least.

By Susan Rinkunas

year in review 2016 12/9/2016

The Year in Black JoyA look back at the moments that made a terrible year salvageable.

By Ashley Weatherford

donald trump 12/7/2016

Michael Lewis on the Psychological Quirks Trump Exploited to Become PresidentRiffing off his new book, the author explains that he is extremely worried about Donald Trump’s personality and thirst for certainty.

By Jesse Singal

dreams dashed 11/30/2016

Here’s What Barack Obama Said About Whether Michelle Will Ever Run for Office“She’s too sensible to want to be in politics.”

By Lisa Ryan

women at work 11/25/2016

Obama Awards Software Engineer Margaret Hamilton Presidential Medal of FreedomHer work helped make the Apollo 11 mission a success.

By Jenni Miller

pep talks 11/18/2016

Here’s What President Obama Told Sasha and Malia After Trump Won the Election“You don’t get into a fetal position about it. You don’t start worrying about apocalypse.”

By Gabriella Paiella

dads 10/18/2016

This Video of Obama Roasting Teens for Texting Is Too Good“Giiiirl I couldn’t believe him.”

By Claire Landsbaum

the obama years 10/2/2016

Album: 8 Years of the Obama Family’s White House LifeMoments that range from the mundane to the extraordinary.

let's go 9/30/2016

Are You a Barack Obama or a Bill Clinton?One’s kind of uptight, the other’s super chill.

By Dayna Evans

heroes 9/28/2016

Michelle Obama Called Donald Trump a Giant BabyIt was inevitable.

By Ashley Weatherford

9/26/2016

Renowned Founder of Pussy Posse Goes to WashingtonLeonardo DiCaprio met with President Barack Obama for another historic hotness summit.

By Anna Silman

white house 9/8/2016

See Michelle and Barack Obama Grace the Cover of EssenceThe couple are on the November 2016 issue of “Essence.”

By Erica Schwiegershausen

2016 olympics 8/10/2016

Barack Obama Can’t Watch Olympic GymnasticsWe feel you, Barack.

By Claire Landsbaum

still crying 8/4/2016

Joe Biden Proves He and Barack Obama Are BFFsBiden tweeted a photo of one of the bracelets to celebrate the president’s 55th birthday.

By Claire Landsbaum

this is what a feminist looks like 8/4/2016

President Obama on Being a FeministThe president penned an essay for Glamour about fighting for women’s equality.

By Claire Landsbaum

the obamas 7/5/2016

Barack Obama Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Malia“It’s a job of a father to embarrass his daughter,” Obama said.

By Theresa Avila