Barack Obama
- Analysis
- US politics
A list of those who could be in line for Trump’s ‘retribution’
US President-elect Donald Trump believes he has been wronged by current and former officials, members of the media and more.
- Michael S. Schmidt and Matthew Cullen
Latest
- Opinion
- Trump's America
Trump’s second inauguration won’t showcase America’s strength, but its weakness
There’s no more meaningful moment in American life than the transfer of power on Inauguration Day. This one will be different, for all the wrong reasons.
- Bill Wyman
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
After skipping the state funeral for Jimmy Carter, Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
- Tony Diver
- Opinion
- US politics
Mission unaccomplished: Why Biden’s legacy’s now at the mercy of Trump
Joe Biden may be remembered as a fine president but his stubborn refusal to pass the torch for so long made it almost historically inevitable that Donald Trump would win again.
- Nick Bryant
- Visual Analysis
- US politics
Awkward ghosting and a death stare: The curious dynamics at Jimmy Carter’s funeral
A rare, frosty handshake between Donald Trump and the former vice president who defied him. An awkward ghosting. And warm, unexpected smiles. Here’s how the scenes unfolded.
- Chris Zappone, Tom McKendrick and Chris Paine
‘God bless you, Jimmy Carter’: Ex-president’s funeral provides rare moment of unity
President-elect Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama shared a laugh. Trump even shook Mike Pence’s hand.
- Farrah Tomazin
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Politics, like comedy, is about timing. Albanese will be a victim of the liberal era’s fall
Voters around the world are choosing a rougher cut of leader to champion them into the second quarter of the 21st century. Anthony Albanese will never be that.
- Parnell Palme McGuinness
Dogs and long waits: Merkel recalls Putin’s ‘power games’
The former German chancellor’s memoirs are out. And she’s saying a lot more in public than she did in 16 years.
- Geir Moulson
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Making the Democrats great again might require a dash of Trumpism
How to respond to Trump’s triumph recalls how the Democrats answered Reagan. Bill Clinton’s election-winning shift had Reaganite notes, but what made for good politics often made for terrible policy.
- Nick Bryant
Pupil-free days help foster better outcomes
I really scratch my head at the attitude towards teachers that some parents display. They all want what is best for their child but they can’t seem to connect the dots between better-prepared quality teachers and better outcomes for all students.
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