Aug 17 WATCH: Michelle Obama says vote like lives depend on it at Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Michelle Obama is warning Americans to “vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it” during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 17 Michelle Obama to highlight Biden’s character in DNC speech By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Michelle Obama will call Joe Biden a "profoundly decent man" who will "tell the truth and trust science" in her Monday night convention speech. Continue reading
Apr 13 Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press When We All Vote, a nonpartisan voting initiative, says Americans should have greater access to voting by mail, early in-person voting and online voter registration. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 6:04 How Trump’s USDA wants to change rules around school nutrition Improving school meals was among Michelle Obama’s key initiatives during her tenure as first lady. Since then, the Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era school nutrition policies they argued went too far and were ineffective. Now, the Department of Agriculture… Continue watching
Nov 19 4 lessons from Michelle Obama on being true to yourself By Yamiche Alcindor Becoming your best self means taking care of yourself, and other things Michelle Obama shared during her book tour stop in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Nov 16 Michelle Obama says ‘Access Hollywood’ tape prompted her to condemn Trump’s comments By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press Michelle Obama said she felt anxious before giving her emotional New Hampshire speech in 2016 condemning Donald Trump for bragging about sexually assaulting women in a recording more than a decade ago. Continue reading
Nov 09 Michelle Obama reveals she had a miscarriage, used IVF to conceive daughters By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The revelations are made in the former first lady's upcoming memoir. Continue reading
Oct 31 DOJ says pipe bomb suspect searched targets, photos online By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc searched for addresses of his targets online and had photos of many of them on his cellphone, including one of Michelle Obama's driver's license, federal prosecutors said in a letter outlining more evidence against him. Continue reading
Sep 05 Michelle Obama to headline voter registration rallies in Las Vegas and Miami By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Obama has long been one of the most popular draws among Democrats, but so far has committed to just helping When We All Vote boost voter registration and participation. Continue reading
Aug 06 Michelle Obama announces week of action to sign up voters By Ashley Thomas, Associated Press Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. Continue reading