US President Donald Trump’s arrival at the funeral service for President George H.W. Bush seemed to spoil the mood among the former Democrat presidents, who had been laughing and chatting just moments earlier. Wednesday was declared a day of mourning in the US, as services for the former president (1989-1993) unfolded at the National Cathedral […]
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Michelle Obama’s book ‘Becoming’ sold more than 1.4 million copies in its first week. Here are 4 things we learned.
Amazon Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” sold more than 1.4 million copies in its first week, her publisher Crown Publishing told the Associated Press. On its first day on sale, the former first lady’s memoir sold more than 725,000 copies. In it, she opens up about personal details from couples therapy, a miscarriage and a delightful anecdote […]
The Obamas are worth 30 times more than when they entered the White House in 2008 — here’s how they spend their millions
Pool/Getty Images Barack Obama’s net worth is estimated to be $ 40 million. Aside from the six-figure pension he receives as a former president, Obama has made millions from speaking engagements and his best-selling books. While Obama spends his money in various ways, he loves to donate to charity and take vacations with his wife, […]
Following Obama’s lead, George W. Bush is hitting the campaign trail ahead of the November midterms
Stewart F. House/Getty Images Former President George W. Bush will headline fundraising events for a handful of Republicans this week and next week, ahead of the November midterm elections. Bush is set to boost House and Senate candidates running in Texas, North Dakota, and Florida. The 43rd president’s latter appearance will be in support of […]
Trump aides reportedly hired an Israeli intelligence agency to dig up dirt on Obama’s Iran deal team
Alex Wong/Getty Images Aides to President Donald Trump reportedly hired a private Israeli intelligence agency to dig up dirt on Obama’s negotiators of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The presidential team contacted the firm days after Trump visited Israel during his first trip as President in order to “discredit those who were pivotal” in the […]
The Stormy Daniels ’60 Minutes’ interview scored the show’s best ratings since Obama’s post-election interview a decade ago
Matt Sayles/AP Stormy Daniels’ “60 Minutes” interview about her alleged affair with President Trump scored the CBS show its best ratings in nearly a decade. The interview is expected to post the highest ratings for the show since Barack and Michelle Obama gave their first post-election interview in November 2008, which netted 24.5 million viewers. In […]
Netflix may sign the Obamas in exclusive content deal
(credit: White House) Although he has kept a low profile since leaving office, former President Barack Obama may soon have a new high-profile project on his hands. According to a report by The New York Times, both Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly in “advanced negotiations” with Netflix to produce exclusive content for the streaming […]
The Obamas are in advanced talks to produce shows for Netflix
Pool/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama is in talks with Netflix to provide shows for the streaming platform, according to a New York Times report published Thursday night. The deal, which is not yet final, would bring exclusive content from Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama to Netflix’s 118 million subscribers. The Obamas, still […]
Michelle Obama’s “Deeply Personal” Memoir Coming Soon
Daily happenings in the White House are depressing enough to make you cringe, but some good news in the presidential department comes from former First Lady Michelle Obama. She’ll be releasing her “deeply personal” memoir titled Becoming on November 13. “I talk about my roots and how a little girl from the South Side of […]
We visited the swanky Washington, DC neighborhood that Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and the Obamas call home
Harrison Jacobs/Business Insider Everybody who is anybody in the nation’s capital lives in the neighborhood of Kalorama — at least, it must feel that way sometimes. Situated north of Dupont Circle, the historic neighborhood is home to numerous bigwigs in media, politics, diplomacy, and lobbying. Barack and Michelle Obama moved there in January after exiting […]