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Barack Obama

Arcs in the news about Barack Obama from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Person · 410 stories · 1,897 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 17, 2023

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Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination

9 of 148 stories this year · 9 about Barack Obama · gone quiet

Biden says he thinks he could have beaten Trump in the 2024 election · 5 articles, Jan 8Biden casts doubt on his fitness to serve another four years days before term ends · 12 articles, Jan 8The DNC’s outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024 · 10 articles, Jan 31Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at June fundraiser, new book says · 13 articles, May 13New Biden Memo Reveals Why Senior Aides Pushed For Trump Debate That Killed His Campaign · 9 articles, Jul 7Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney, Democrats alleging they undermined his father · 22 articles, Jul 21Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities · 38 articles, Sep 10Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky · 11 articles, Sep 18George Clooney Says It Was a “Mistake” Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris in 2024 Election · 6 articles, Nov 3
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the firings and fights over speech after it

27 of 41 stories this year · 2 about Barack Obama

Jimmy Kimmel Calls Out Donald Trump For Divisive Remarks Following Charlie Kirk Shooting · 8 articles, Sep 10Matthew Dowd Speaks Out After MSNBC Fired Him for Charlie Kirk Comments: Network ‘Reacted’ to ‘The Right Wing Media Mob’ · 46 articles, Sep 11Comedy Central pulls ‘South Park’ episode mocking Charlie Kirk after assassination · 16 articles, Sep 11Florida issues warning to teachers after Charlie Kirk assassination · 8 articles, Sep 11Workers commenting on Kirk's death learn limits of free speech in and out of their jobs · 16 articles, Sep 12Pete Hegseth tells Pentagon staff to hunt for negative Charlie Kirk posts by service members · 11 articles, Sep 12Office Depot employee fired for refusing to print Charlie Kirk vigil poster · 24 articles, Sep 13After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired · 8 articles, Sep 14Washington Post columnist claims she was fired over comments about Charlie Kirk · 20 articles, Sep 15‘Hate speech’ firestorm swirls around Trump officials · 19 articles, Sep 16Rubio: Visa revocations ‘underway’ over Charlie Kirk assassination celebrations · 5 articles, Sep 16Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk assassin is affiliated with ‘MAGA’ despite reports of being far-left · 9 articles, Sep 16Illinois TV anchor resigns after suspension over Charlie Kirk tribute · 10 articles, Sep 16Jimmy Kimmel is ‘incredibly pissed’ and still balking at apologizing for Charlie Kirk comments as Disney bosses scramble · 7 articles, Sep 17Charlie Kirk loved the 'South Park' episode about him and would want it broadcast, his producer says · 8 articles, Sep 17'Jimmy Kimmel Live' pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comment – DW · 104 articles, Sep 17ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘indefinitely’ after threat from Trump’s FCC chair · 14 articles, Sep 17‘South Park’ delays new episode at the last minute: ‘This one’s on us’ · 12 articles, Sep 17Nexstar, Sinclair to keep Jimmy Kimmel off its ABC stations despite show reinstatement · 27 articles, Sep 17ABC News’ Matt Gutman Issues Apology After Calling Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect’s Texts “Touching” · 5 articles, Sep 17Sinclair replacing Kimmel with Charlie Kirk special, demands apology · 10 articles, Sep 18ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday · 57 articles, Sep 18Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death · 31 articles, Sep 23Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 77 articles, Sep 23State Dept Revokes 6 Visas Over Charlie Kirk Posts · 47 articles, Oct 14Erika Kirk reveals Jimmy Kimmel reached out to apologize — and shares her powerful response · 5 articles, Nov 4‘Mean Girls’ actor says she’s ‘not f—ing apologizing’ for Charlie Kirk comment · 9 articles, Dec 11
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the response, his funeral and his legacy

48 of 63 stories this year · 2 about Barack Obama

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk mourned as a ‘martyr for truth’ after assassination · 11 articles, Sep 10Charlie Kirk’s murder and the urgent need to lower America’s political temperature · 122 articles, Sep 10The Irony of Using Charlie Kirk’s Murder to Silence Debate · 22 articles, Sep 10The life and legacy of Charlie Kirk · 23 articles, Sep 10White House to honor Charlie Kirk by flying flags at half-staff · 9 articles, Sep 10Trump urges prayers for Charlie Kirk · 5 articles, Sep 10Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death · 47 articles, Sep 11Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us' · 66 articles, Sep 11Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two · 16 articles, Sep 11Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes · 26 articles, Sep 11Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for first time since fatal shooting · 40 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk's funeral serves as a conservative 'revival,' mixing calls for forgiveness and vengeance · 37 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding · 5 articles, Sep 11Trump to posthumously award Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom · 43 articles, Sep 11Hundreds attend prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center · 14 articles, Sep 13When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far · 19 articles, Sep 13Charlie Kirk memorial at Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix destroyed, suspect arrested · 17 articles, Sep 14Trump administration seeks $58 million to boost security after Kirk shooting · 32 articles, Sep 14Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's show Monday in episode that was part tribute, part outrage · 54 articles, Sep 15Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk · 14 articles, Sep 15Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country · 7 articles, Sep 17Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions · 6 articles, Sep 17Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk assassination · 54 articles, Sep 18House approves resolution honoring Charlie Kirk with dozens of Democrats opposed · 23 articles, Sep 18Senate passes 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk' · 6 articles, Sep 19Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing · 6 articles, Sep 20Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement · 109 articles, Sep 20Armed man claiming to be member of law enforcement arrested at Kirk memorial site · 42 articles, Sep 20Erika Kirk forgives husband’s killer at memorial · 18 articles, Sep 21Charlie Kirk will receive honorary college degree, Hillsdale College president says · 6 articles, Sep 21Charlie Kirk memorial service set for Sunday with Trump, Vance to speak · 13 articles, Sep 21Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence · 12 articles, Sep 24Cubs infielder Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service · 5 articles, Sep 24Charlie Kirk could be placed on US currency under new House GOP proposal · 19 articles, Sep 24Tim Allen Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s Widow to Forgive Man Who Killed His Father · 18 articles, Sep 26Turning Point, with no Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his death · 17 articles, Sep 30State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk · 8 articles, Oct 8Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection · 23 articles, Oct 9President Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk · 72 articles, Oct 14Fox News’ Jesse Watters lands first TV interview with Erika Kirk since husband’s assassination · 5 articles, Oct 27Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus · 14 articles, Nov 11DOJ investigating protests at UC Berkeley during Turning Point USA tour finale · 9 articles, Nov 11Charlie Kirk’s assassination was driven by ‘extremist political rhetoric’, Dems claim in new poll · 5 articles, Nov 17Erika Kirk says Turning Point's support of JD Vance in 2028 is 'in the works' · 8 articles, Nov 25CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss Sets Her On-Air Debut: A Town Hall With Erika Kirk · 5 articles, Dec 4Erika Kirk comments on conspiracy theories surrounding husband's death · 6 articles, Dec 10Erika Kirk and Candace Owens meet amid an escalating feud over Charlie Kirk’s assassination · 12 articles, Dec 15Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028 · 26 articles, Dec 19
The 2024 general election campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump · Jul 22, 2024 – Jan 7, 2025Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025 · Dec 12, 2024 – Feb 20, 2026The Epstein files: resignations and inquiries over ties to Epstein · Sep 11, 2025 – Sep 24, 2026

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else102 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Barack Obama that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 16Obamas Were Supposed To See Rob & Michele Reiner The Night They Were Killed10 articles · 10 independent sources
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  2. Dec 5– 6Ex-DEA agent conspired to launder money, obtain weapons for Mexican drug cartel, indictment alleges10 articles · 6 independent sources
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  3. Nov 21– 22Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign38 articles · 25 independent sources
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  4. Nov 11– 12Obama surprises veterans on flight to DC with special salute20 articles · 7 independent sources
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  5. Oct 21Obama to campaign with Spanberger and Sherill in high stakes governor’s races6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  6. Oct 21Barack Obama's CIA director John Brennan referred to DOJ for prosecution5 articles · 5 independent sources
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  7. Oct 17Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger9 articles · 9 independent sources
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  8. Oct 16Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's race for governor12 articles · 8 independent sources
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  9. Oct 13Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes10 articles · 7 independent sources
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  10. Sep 18– 19Obama blasts Trump for taking cancel culture to ‘dangerous level’ after Jimmy Kimmel suspension9 articles · 8 independent sources
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Stories that name Barack Obama

  1. Dec 17– 18Trump writes partisan plaques for predecessors in his newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame23 articles · 12 independent sources
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  2. Dec 11– 12Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released From Detention After Judge's Order99 articles · 49 independent sources
    9 left, 19 center, 11 right
  3. Dec 1– 4Do Americans support Trump’s boat strikes? It’s complicated.9 articles · 7 independent sources
    4 left, 2 center, 0 right
  4. Nov 16Michelle Obama says the U.S. is 'not ready' for a woman president12 articles · 8 independent sources
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  5. Nov 6– 7Rep. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 38 Years in Congress54 articles · 27 independent sources
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  6. Nov 1– 6Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent175 articles · 80 independent sources
    25 left, 26 center, 18 right
  7. Oct 29DOJ puts 2 federal prosecutors on leave after they described ‘mob of rioters' on Jan. 68 articles · 6 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 1 right
  8. Oct 20– 24Photos show the White House East Wing before and after demolition began to make way for Trump's ballroom90 articles · 44 independent sources
    14 left, 19 center, 4 right
  9. Oct 16– 17Judge orders federal immigration officers in Chicago to wear body cameras20 articles · 19 independent sources
    4 left, 7 center, 3 right
  10. Sep 26Robert B. Barnett, Powerhouse Attorney Known for Representing the Obamas and Clintons, Dies at 798 articles · 8 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 1 right
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