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Republican senators are trying to ensure that his administration doesn’t bring in an influx of new hires before Donald Trump takes office.

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POTUS shared that after his term comes to an end, he and his wife will be involved in politics at a grassroots level.

President-elect Donald Trump said (or in fact Tweeted) that he will reverse the executive action President Obama has taken as it relates to opening up relations with Cuba if the nation does not make reforms to his liking.

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Barack Obama made those of us with heritage and ties to the island nations of the Caribbean and Africa feel seen, heard and noticed.

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to education show us that being smart is the new cool.

Sasha and Malia skipped out on Wednesday's event; probably to avoid their father's Thanksgiving jokes.

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Australian actor Devon Terrell stars in "Barry," the Netflix film about Barack Obama as a 20-year-old undergraduate at Columbia University, grappling with his identity as a mixed-race kid from Honolulu and Indonesia.

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Jamilah Lemieux reflects on the prospect of Donald Trump's presidency, its causes and inevitable consequences.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson recently called for President Obama to issue a blanket pardon to Hillary Clinton before he leaves office. He said issuing the pardon could also help to heal the nation.

President Obama reportedly had some words of wisdom for his daughters the morning after Trump’s win, according to a profile in the New Yorker.

The White House names 21 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees. President Obama said these individuals are an inspiration to everyone.