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Mr. Obama, offering a starkly more upbeat assessment of peaceful protesters and their motives than President Trump has, urged people to “remember that this country was founded on protest — it is called the American Revolution.”
The pope was the latest leader to speak out about social unrest in the United States after the death of George Floyd. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have also commented.
President Trump’s predecessors took different approaches when responding — or not responding — to police killings or assaults of black men. But they never threatened violence against protesters.
Both President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. have called for justice for Mr. Floyd. Mr. Trump has also called protesters “thugs,” and Mr. Biden has blamed him for “incendiary tweets.”
Barack Obama and John McCain were rocked by a national emergency during the 2008 campaign, and their responses decided the race, aides say. There are lessons for Joseph R. Biden Jr. and President Trump.
In this election year, the key for American politicians to understanding Cuba’s politics is understanding its people and the promises of a better life that were not kept.
In this election year, the key for American politicians to understanding Cuba’s politics is understanding its people and the promises of a better life that were not kept.
The idea after the Watergate scandals was to keep government honest. President Trump’s goal seems to be to ensure its loyalty.
The class of 2020 has no idea what the future holds — and neither do we. Here’s a look back at some icons starting on their paths to renown.
Two recent cases on religion are about more than the tales they tell.
Republicans are using their Senate majority to try to uncover evidence of wrongdoing that President Trump believes is pivotal to his re-election chances in November.
Republicans are using their Senate majority to try to uncover evidence of wrongdoing that President Trump believes is pivotal to his party’s chances in November.
President Trump’s baseless “Obamagate” charge illustrates how disinformation bubbles from the internet.
As Trevor Noah noticed, Barack Obama didn’t mention any names when he criticized the coronavirus response, but supporters of President Trump took offense anyway.
A reader urges leaders to “work together for the greater good of America” instead of their own self-interest. Others discuss the president’s attacks on Barack Obama and promise of a vaccine.
The attorney general said that an investigation into the Russia inquiry was focusing on others, not the former president.
The event on May 22 would be the latest high school ritual that students celebrated online because of social-distancing rules.
The president feels the need to shower lies and blame upon his predecessor.
Former President Barack Obama gave a commencement address to the nation’s high school seniors. Here is what he had to say.
Former President Barack Obama addressed a ceremony for graduates of historically black colleges and universities. Here is what he had to say.
The virus has “torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” the former president said. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
President Trump sees arms deals as jobs generators for firms like Raytheon, which has made billions in sales to the Saudi coalition. The Obama administration initially backed the Saudis too, but later regretted it as thousands died.
With more than two-thirds of states significantly relaxing restrictions, an uptick in cases is widely predicted. Former President Barack Obama will deliver a virtual commencement address to thousands of graduates at historically black colleges and...
Investigators have uncovered a fraud ring that may have siphoned millions of dollars in unemployment payments. With more than two-thirds of states significantly relaxing restrictions, an uptick in cases is predicted.
Thousands of civilians have died in Yemen, and American-made bombs sold to the Saudis have played a key role as the White House has sought to boost the arms industry.
Readers cite the president’s recent claims that testing leads to virus cases, and that his predecessor was guilty of some unspecified crime. Also: The heroes among us; give New York streets over to outdoor dining.
“The darkest winter in modern history” may soon be upon us, while Trumpists are obsessed with a new conspiracy theory.
After pressure from the president, Senator Lindsey Graham agreed to hold a hearing, but he rebuffed Mr. Trump’s suggestion that his predecessor be called to testify.
The “Daily Show” host likened reopening the country too soon to an athlete coming back early from an injury: “Now you’re just a gym teacher telling fifth-graders about how you could have gone pro.”
Allies of the former president say any attempt to silence him will fail.
Allies of the former president say any attempt to silence him will fail.
For decades, the consensus has been that F.D.A. regulations require that the abortion pill be obtained in a clinic. But that’s changing.
For decades, the consensus has been that F.D.A. regulations require that the abortion pill be obtained in a clinic. But that’s changing.
What two strange months in 2008 taught the former vice president about the politics of grievance, and how that might help him pick a running mate of his own to take on Donald Trump.
Refugees and unaccompanied children are the targets of summary border expulsions.
Speaking to 3,000 supporters, the former president took a sharper line toward the Trump administration than he typically does in public.
Taking a gap year at home can be as meaningful as doing one abroad.
Not only is the president continuing to forgo masks, Noah said, but Trump also did something “he is usually too afraid to do — an interview with someone who doesn’t work at Fox News.”