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Michelle Obama

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

Person · 64 stories · 530 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 23, 2023

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Nothing ongoing. The last arc went quiet Aug 20.

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

9 of 148 stories this year · 3 about Michelle 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 2024 general election campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

5 of 285 stories this year · 2 about Michelle Obama · gone quiet

How Congress will certify Trump's Electoral College victory on Jan. 6 · 15 articles, Jan 4Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win peacefully · 45 articles, Jan 6Congress certifies Trump election victory for Jan. 20 inauguration · 29 articles, Jan 6Harris will certify Trump’s win — and her own loss — four years after the Capitol riot · 29 articles, Jan 6Jon Stewart on Harris presiding over election certification: ‘Like attending your own funeral’ · 5 articles, Jan 7
Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025

39 of 41 stories this year · 2 about Michelle Obama · gone quiet

Trump to host major rally in DC on eve of Inauguration · 9 articles, Jan 2Why are U.S. flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day? · 13 articles, Jan 3With Tim Cook’s $1 million inauguration donation, Big Tech sends warm wishes to Trump · 6 articles, Jan 4Judge rejects Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump's inauguration · 8 articles, Jan 4How to watch Trump's 2nd inauguration · 27 articles, Jan 13House Speaker Johnson orders Capitol flags to full staff for Trump inauguration · 46 articles, Jan 13Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration · 14 articles, Jan 13Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration: report · 19 articles, Jan 14Why is Michelle Obama not at Trump's inauguration? · 21 articles, Jan 14Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-President Obama will be there · 46 articles, Jan 14Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration · 9 articles, Jan 15Coca-Cola CEO presents Trump commemorative inauguration-themed Diet Coke bottle · 7 articles, Jan 15Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump’s inauguration · 11 articles, Jan 15Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend - The Daily Reporter · 8 articles, Jan 15TikTok CEO Shou Chew expected to attend Trump's inauguration with other tech leaders · 13 articles, Jan 16What time is Trump’s inauguration? How to watch the events · 7 articles, Jan 16Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration · 11 articles, Jan 16Trump's inauguration will be coldest in 40 years · 8 articles, Jan 16A rebranded Women's March returns before Trump's inauguration as progressives seek to regroup · 11 articles, Jan 17Trump moves inauguration ceremony indoors due to forecast of dangerously cold weather · 125 articles, Jan 17Trump arrives in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power · 48 articles, Jan 18Nelly speaks out on his decision to perform at Trump's inauguration · 16 articles, Jan 18Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inauguration · 18 articles, Jan 18Trump rallies in DC on eve of inauguration: ‘We won' · 42 articles, Jan 18Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know · 22 articles, Jan 19Trump set to be sworn in for 2nd term after unprecedented comeback · 11 articles, Jan 19Trump to take more than 200 executive actions on day one · 13 articles, Jan 19It's inauguration eve and Donald Trump is ready to revel in his return to power · 14 articles, Jan 19Trump’s inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders · 7 articles, Jan 19Read the full text of Trump's inaugural address · 41 articles, Jan 20How to Stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Online · 9 articles, Jan 20Live inauguration updates: Trump set to take office as the nation’s 47th president · 110 articles, Jan 20List of executive orders President Trump signed on his first day in office · 135 articles, Jan 20Melania Trump returns to White House in style on Inauguration Day · 9 articles, Jan 20Carrie Underwood improvises ‘America the Beautiful' at Trump inauguration after tech issue · 26 articles, Jan 20Melania Trump styles Inauguration Day outfit with a matching hat · 17 articles, Jan 20Trump sworn in a second time, vows 'golden age of America' · 25 articles, Jan 20Trump inauguration draws 24.6 million viewers, a steep drop from 2021 and 2017 · 9 articles, Jan 22Billy Ray Cyrus’ family ‘genuinely worried’ about him after performance at Trump’s inauguration ball · 10 articles, Jan 23

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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 else16 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Michelle 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
    1 left, 2 center, 4 right
  2. Nov 16Michelle Obama says the U.S. is 'not ready' for a woman president12 articles · 8 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 4 right
  3. Oct 11Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 2 right
  4. Jul 16Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumors23 articles · 14 independent sources
    2 left, 6 center, 4 right
  5. Jul 10Larry David Returning to HBO With Obamas-Produced Sketch Series5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 1 right
  6. Jun 20Michelle Obama is glad she and Barack never had a son: 'I would've felt for him'5 articles · 4 independent sources
    0 left, 0 center, 4 right
  7. Apr 29Michelle Obama Says Trump’s Deportation Policy ‘Keeps Me Up At Night’6 articles · 6 independent sources
    0 left, 0 center, 5 right
  8. Apr 9– 10Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumors for the first time33 articles · 15 independent sources
    4 left, 5 center, 2 right
  9. Mar 10– 11Michelle Obama and her brother launch new podcast ‘IMO’ with star-studded guests13 articles · 7 independent sources
    2 left, 3 center, 0 right
  10. Jan 9Why Michelle Obama didn't attend Jimmy Carter's funeral service15 articles · 9 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 3 right

Stories that name Michelle Obama

  1. Nov 20Dick Cheney funeral: Biden to attend, Bush to deliver tribute as Trump snubbed77 articles · 36 independent sources
    4 left, 19 center, 8 right
  2. 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
  3. Jul 24– 25Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship18 articles · 13 independent sources
    2 left, 3 center, 0 right
  4. May 18– 21Biden's last screening for prostate cancer was in 2014, spokesperson says254 articles · 98 independent sources
    21 left, 39 center, 19 right
  5. Feb 3– 4Biden signs with powerhouse Hollywood talent agency CAA7 articles · 7 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 5 right
  6. Jan 8– 10Carter funeral a moment of peace169 articles · 64 independent sources
    15 left, 35 center, 4 right
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