On Monday, The New York Times named Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land” one of the 10 best books of 2020. Previously, the paper had listed it as one of their 100 annual “notable” books, a more uncontroversial claim: a 700-page memoir from a recent president is, if nothing else, at […]
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Harris’ big speech, Obama’s moment and more to watch for
WASHINGTON — It’s Sen. Kamala Harris’ big night Wednesday as the vice presidential nominee addresses the third night of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention, along with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Harris, D-Calif., the first woman of color nominated to the presidential ticket of a major political […]
Read Michelle Obama’s full keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered the keynote speech for the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, highlighting former Vice President Joe Biden’s experience and empathy for others. “I know Joe. He is a profoundly decent man guided by faith. He was a terrific vice president,” Obama said. […]
Trump Trolled for Fourth of July Event Performer as Internet Recalls Obama’s Star Power
President Donald Trump is being trolled on Twitter after footage of a man singing a Bruno Mars song at his Fourth of July event at the White House was shared online. Many of the president’s critics were quick to point out that former President Barack Obama had the real Bruno […]