Aug 20 WATCH: Michelle Obama speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Vivian Hoang Throughout her speech, Obama urged the audience to take direct action across the next 11 weeks to ensure as many people as possible vote for Harris in the upcoming November election. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Who's going to tell Trump that he's campaigning for a 'Black' job, Michelle Obama asks By Hannah Grabenstein The second night of the DNC was devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Later in the week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations… Continue reading
Aug 20 Democrats make case for Harris at party's convention with the Obamas taking center stage By Steve Peoples, Jonathan J. Cooper, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will speak on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, as the party draws on two of its biggest stars to help shift attention toward Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign against Republican… Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 2 By Joshua Barajas, Molly Finnegan Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 20 Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention By PolitiFact staff Former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will speak. Continue reading
Aug 20 Obamas and Doug Emhoff are headlining the DNC on Tuesday By Zeke Miller, Jonathan J. Cooper, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Harris campaign said Tuesday it will also spotlight “trusted messengers” from key battleground states over the convention’s three remaining days. Continue reading
Jul 26 Read Barack and Michelle Obama's endorsement of Kamala Harris By Kenichi Serino The endorsement was announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple. Continue reading
Jul 26 Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president, giving crucial support By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The endorsement was announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple. Continue reading
May 31 Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Robinson's death was announced Friday by Michelle Obama and other family members in statement that said "there was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life."… Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: Putin vows to continue Ukraine invasion, Obamas unveil White House portraits In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin is defying pressure to halt the war in Ukraine and insisting Moscow will forge ahead, former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the White… Continue watching