The Obama family watching the returns of the Illinois State Senate race [AP]. By 2004, the Obamas were steadily rising to the national stage. Barack announced himself as the newly-elected Illinois ...

Former President Barack Obama walks off stage after delivering a speech during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024 (L-R ...

The former president didn't mention Trump by name, but Obama delivered some of his sharpest and clearest criticisms since the 2024 campaign.