I would read letters like Emily’s every night in the White House. They were powerful reminders of why the work we did mattered, and who we were fighting for.
When folks visit the Obama Presidential Center, my hope is that they see their stories reflected in the exhibits, and leave inspired to change their own neighborhoods.
🏀"CAITLIN CLARK IS THE GOLDEN GOOSE OF THE WNBA."
@Riley_Gaines_ says Caitlin Clark transformed the WNBA when she joined it. Now she says the league is taking its biggest star for granted. "If you remove her entirely, the league goes back to ground zero."
It was great catching up with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center. We spoke about the game we love, what it means to open the Center in Chicago, and why understanding our history is so important for navigating the world today. We had a lot of fun—check out our conversation on @allthesmokeprod: https://t.co/IPjhq5sfSi
"I think a democratic socialist can get elected anywhere across this country for any position."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the recent success of Democratic Socialist candidates shows the movement's message can resonate well beyond New York City.
Mamdani rejected concerns from moderate Democrats, arguing the party needs a message that goes beyond opposition to President Donald Trump.
The comments come after several Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialist candidates won high-profile New York primaries, intensifying the debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The White House secretly pressured arm of the govt that is supposed to be independent and protect federal workers from unfair political firings. After WH pressure the board made monumental decision in Trump’s favor, expanding his power to fire fed employees like DOJ prosecutors.
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The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill” animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said. https://t.co/BpF3sO6heo
My sister Maya and I were profoundly shaped by the influence of our mom, Ann Dunham. Giving Maya a preview of the Obama Presidential Center, including a new sculpture by Maya Lin dedicated to our mom’s memory, was truly special.
Japan and Sweden draw. Japan and Sweden progress through to the round of 32.
Daizen Maeda's strike following a fine Japan move was swiftly cancelled out by Anthony Elanga, whose second goal of the World Cup earned his country a place in the next round.
It's a trip to Houston to face Brazil for Japan on June 29 — France are Sweden's most likely opponents in the round of 32 as things stand.