<p>Former US President Barack Obama has raised $11 million for Democrat's presidential candidate Joe Biden where he said a "great awakening" among the Americans could help defeat Donald Trump in November's election.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Biden's press secretary TJ Ducklo, Obama's fund-raiser event has drawn out a major audience and has raised the most successful finance event of the entire campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dukclo to Twitter and said that some $7.6 million of that came from 175,000 grassroots donors "who continue to power this campaign every single day."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Obama made a split-screen appearance with Biden for the first time since mid-April when he endorsed his former vice-president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am here to say the help is on the way if we do the work because there's nobody I trust more to be able to heal this country and get back on track than my dear friend Joe Biden," said Obama.</p>

<p>"What makes me optimistic is the fact that there is a great awakening going on around the country, particularly among younger people" who are "fed up with the shambolic, disorganized, mean-spirited approach to governance that we've seen over the last couple of years," he added.</p>

<p>Biden agreed with Obama's point about political change and has said that global leaders have grown weary of Trump and " desperately, desperately waiting for American leadership."</p>

<p>Biden has not campaigned in-person due to the coronavirus outbreak, whereas, Trump has disregarded his own government's guidelines and held several in-person events, including a weekend rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.</p>

<p>In May, Biden and the Democratic Party raised nearly $81 million, 10 per cent more than Trump, although the president has more overall campaign cash.</p>


Former US President Barack Obama has raised $11 million for Democrat's presidential candidate Joe Biden where he said a "great awakening" among the Americans could help defeat Donald Trump in November's election.

Former US President Barack Obama has raised $11 million for Democrat's presidential candidate Joe Biden where he said a "great awakening" among the Americans could help defeat Donald Trump in November's election. Also read: Biden-Obama fundraiser has amassed $4 million ahead of joint appearance According to Biden's press secretary TJ Ducklo, Obama's fund-raiser event has drawn out a major audience and has raised the most successful finance event of the entire campaign. Dukclo to Twitter and said that some $7.6 million of that came from 175,000 grassroots donors "who continue to power this campaign every single day." Also read: Trump accuses Obama of 'treason' for 'spying', offers no evidence Obama made a split-screen appearance with Biden for the first time since mid-April when he endorsed his former vice-president. "I am here to say the help is on the way if we do the work because there's nobody I trust more to be able to heal this country and get back on track than my dear friend Joe Biden," said Obama. "What makes me optimistic is the fact that there is a great awakening going on around the country, particularly among younger people" who are "fed up with the shambolic, disorganized, mean-spirited approach to governance that we've seen over the last couple of years," he added. Biden agreed with Obama's point about political change and has said that global leaders have grown weary of Trump and " desperately, desperately waiting for American leadership." Biden has not campaigned in-person due to the coronavirus outbreak, whereas, Trump has disregarded his own government's guidelines and held several in-person events, including a weekend rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In May, Biden and the Democratic Party raised nearly $81 million, 10 per cent more than Trump, although the president has more overall campaign cash.

Former US President Barack Obama helps raise $11 million for Joe Biden in online fundraiser

<p>The US has been witnessing protests against discrimination for the past few weeks now, after the killing of unarmed man in police custody. Thousands of protestors have been carrying out demonstrations and protests against the Trump administration and the racial discrimination.</p>

<p>However, the&nbsp;Trump administration has added fuel to the fire by finalizing a rule that overturns Obama's nondiscrimination rule in the healthcare sector.</p>

<p>The rule has been finalized in June, which is celebrate as Pride Month worldwide.</p>

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<p>The Trump administration passed a rule that now defines 'sex' as either man or woman only.&nbsp;The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the revised sex discrimination protections will now be “according to the plain meaning of the word ‘sex’ as male or female and as determined by biology.”</p>

<p>This new rule goes against the protection rights&nbsp;for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, which was introduced and promoted by former US President Barack Obama.</p>

<p>This rule plays down the guidelines for&nbsp;nondiscrimination protections&nbsp;in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. That federal law makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of&nbsp;"race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities."</p>

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<p>However, considering the lack of explanation, in 2016, under the Obama administration, the rule was changed to state that&nbsp;protections regarding "sex" include those based on gender identity, which it defined as "male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female."</p>

<p>However, a year ago, in June 2019, the HHS office for civil rights proposed a reversal of the rule, and that was finalized this week.</p>

<p>Roger Severino --&nbsp;who directs the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services and has previously written about doctors having the right to refuse treatment that contradicts their religious or moral beliefs --&nbsp;believes this will&nbsp;save hospitals and insurers&nbsp;$2.9 billion over five years since they will not have to print notices of nondiscrimination in several languages.</p>

<p>The move has been highly criticised by the LGBTQ community and their supporters, especially at the time of a pandemic.</p>


The US has been witnessing protests against discrimination for the past few weeks now, after the killing of unarmed man in police custody. Thousands of protestors have been carrying out demonstrations and protests against the Trump administration and the racial discrimination.

The US has been witnessing protests against discrimination for the past few weeks now, after the killing of unarmed man in police custody. Thousands of protestors have been carrying out demonstrations and protests against the Trump administration and the racial discrimination. However, the Trump administration has added fuel to the fire by finalizing a rule that overturns Obama's nondiscrimination rule in the healthcare sector. The rule has been finalized in June, which is celebrate as Pride Month worldwide. Also watch| Gay Pride embraces its roots by teaming up with U.S. black activists The Trump administration passed a rule that now defines 'sex' as either man or woman only. The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the revised sex discrimination protections will now be “according to the plain meaning of the word ‘sex’ as male or female and as determined by biology.” This new rule goes against the protection rights for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, which was introduced and promoted by former US President Barack Obama. This rule plays down the guidelines for nondiscrimination protections in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. That federal law makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of "race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities." Also read| Far but virtually connected: Pride month shifts online amid COVID 19 However, considering the lack of explanation, in 2016, under the Obama administration, the rule was changed to state that protections regarding "sex" include those based on gender identity, which it defined as "male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female." However, a year ago, in June 2019, the HHS office for civil rights proposed a reversal of the rule, and that was finalized this week. Roger Severino -- who directs the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services and has previously written about doctors having the right to refuse treatment that contradicts their religious or moral beliefs -- believes this will save hospitals and insurers $2.9 billion over five years since they will not have to print notices of nondiscrimination in several languages. The move has been highly criticised by the LGBTQ community and their supporters, especially at the time of a pandemic.

Trump administration reverses nondiscrimination rule; defines 'sex' as man and woman only

<p>The US&nbsp;Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule on Friday that would lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender people and women seeking abortions, drawing condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.</p>

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<p>The rule reverses some provisions of the Affordable Care Act passed during President Barack Obama's administration, also known as Obamacare, that extended civil rights protections in healthcare to cover areas including gender identity and the termination of a pregnancy.</p>

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<p>LGBTQ rights groups, Democratic lawmakers and Democratic-controlled states have decried efforts under the administration of Republican President Donald Trump to erode protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens. One group said it planned to sue the administration over the new rule.</p>

<p>US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the decision a "shocking attack on the health and well-being of countless vulnerable communities, including women, LGBTQ individuals, and people of color."</p>

<p>The Trump administration has also sought to restrict access to abortion.</p>

<p>The Health Department, or HHS, said a regulation issued by the Obama administration in 2016 to implement the anti-discrimination Section 1557 of Obamacare had "redefined sex discrimination to include termination of pregnancy and gender identity, which it defined as 'one's internal sense of gender, which may be male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female.'"</p>

<p>That regulation was struck down by a federal court in October 2019.</p>

<p>"HHS will enforce Section 1557 by returning to the government’s interpretation of sex discrimination according to the plain meaning of the word 'sex' as male or female and as determined by biology," the department said on Friday.</p>

<p>The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy group, said it planned to "sue the Trump administration for exceeding their legal authority and attempting to remove basic health care protections from vulnerable communities including LGBTQ people."</p>


The US Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule on Friday that would lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender people and women seeking abortions, drawing condemnation from Democratic lawmakers.

The US Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule on Friday that would lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender people and women seeking abortions, drawing condemnation from Democratic lawmakers. Also read: Trump delays Oklahoma rally after decry of massacre on Juneteenth The rule reverses some provisions of the Affordable Care Act passed during President Barack Obama's administration, also known as Obamacare, that extended civil rights protections in healthcare to cover areas including gender identity and the termination of a pregnancy. Also read: Polish president compares 'LGBT ideology' to Soviet indoctrination LGBTQ rights groups, Democratic lawmakers and Democratic-controlled states have decried efforts under the administration of Republican President Donald Trump to erode protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens. One group said it planned to sue the administration over the new rule. US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the decision a "shocking attack on the health and well-being of countless vulnerable communities, including women, LGBTQ individuals, and people of color." The Trump administration has also sought to restrict access to abortion. The Health Department, or HHS, said a regulation issued by the Obama administration in 2016 to implement the anti-discrimination Section 1557 of Obamacare had "redefined sex discrimination to include termination of pregnancy and gender identity, which it defined as 'one's internal sense of gender, which may be male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female.'" That regulation was struck down by a federal court in October 2019. "HHS will enforce Section 1557 by returning to the government’s interpretation of sex discrimination according to the plain meaning of the word 'sex' as male or female and as determined by biology," the department said on Friday. The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy group, said it planned to "sue the Trump administration for exceeding their legal authority and attempting to remove basic health care protections from vulnerable communities including LGBTQ people."

US health agency to lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender

<p>Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail."</p>

<p>The event streamed live was attended by former US president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, including singer Lady Ganga, Beyonce, and South Korean band BTS.</p>

<p>Pichai who studied in India's IIT used earlier cataclysmic events to explain to graduates that they could surmount the hurdles asserting that&nbsp;the "class of 1920 also graduated during a deadly pandemic, the class of 1970 graduated in the midst of the Vietnam War, and the class of 2001 graduated months before 9/11."</p>

<p>"The long arc of history tells us we have every reason to be hopeful," the Google CEO told graduates while advising students not to lose patience.</p>

<p>Recounting his own difficulties, Pichai told graduates: "My father spent the equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to the US so I could attend Stanford. It was my first time ever on a plane...America was expensive. A phone call back home was more than $2 a minute, and a backpack cost the same as my dad's monthly salary in India."</p>

<p>"I grew up without much access to technology. We didn't get our first telephone till I was ten. I didn't have regular access to a computer until I came to America for graduate school. And, our television, when we finally got one, only had one channel."</p>


Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail." The event streamed live was attended by former US president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, including singer Lady Ganga, Beyonce, and South Korean band BTS. Pichai who studied in India's IIT used earlier cataclysmic events to explain to graduates that they could surmount the hurdles asserting that the "class of 1920 also graduated during a deadly pandemic, the class of 1970 graduated in the midst of the Vietnam War, and the class of 2001 graduated months before 9/11." "The long arc of history tells us we have every reason to be hopeful," the Google CEO told graduates while advising students not to lose patience. Recounting his own difficulties, Pichai told graduates: "My father spent the equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to the US so I could attend Stanford. It was my first time ever on a plane...America was expensive. A phone call back home was more than $2 a minute, and a backpack cost the same as my dad's monthly salary in India." "I grew up without much access to technology. We didn't get our first telephone till I was ten. I didn't have regular access to a computer until I came to America for graduate school. And, our television, when we finally got one, only had one channel."

My father spent equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to US: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Former US President Barack Obama backed the US protestors and said that this is an opportunity to bring about real change. The United States is dealing with violent riots claiming justice for George Floyd who was killed by a white officer.

US former President condemn George Floyd's killing

<p>Former United States&nbsp;President Barack Obama on Monday condemned violence amid protests over the death of George Floyd and called for political solutions to address protesters' grievances about criminal justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The protests represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system. We should condemn the few who resort to violence-not the overwhelming majority who deserve our respect and support," Obama tweeted.</p>

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<p>"The point of protest is to raise public awareness, to put a spotlight on injustice, and to make the powers that be uncomfortable. But eventually, we have to translate those aspirations into specific laws and institutional practices," he added.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Donald Trump on Monday said that all Americans are rightly ''sickened by the brutal death'' of George Floyd and his administration is fully committed to providing justice to George and his family.</p>

<p>"All Americans were rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death of George Floyd. My administration is fully committed, the justice will be fully served for George and his family and He will not have died in vain," Trump said during a press briefing.</p>

<p>Demonstrators across the United States have been protesting since May 25, when George Floyd, a 46-years-old African American man, died under the police custody in the city of Minneapolis.</p>

<p>Around 4,000 people across the United States have been arrested during the massive protests over the death of George Floyd.</p>


Former United States President Barack Obama on Monday condemned violence amid protests over the death of George Floyd and called for political solutions to address protesters' grievances about criminal justice.

Former United States President Barack Obama on Monday condemned violence amid protests over the death of George Floyd and called for political solutions to address protesters' grievances about criminal justice. "The protests represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system. We should condemn the few who resort to violence-not the overwhelming majority who deserve our respect and support," Obama tweeted. 1. The protests represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system. We should condemn the few who resort to violence––not the overwhelming majority who deserve our respect and support. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020 × "The point of protest is to raise public awareness, to put a spotlight on injustice, and to make the powers that be uncomfortable. But eventually, we have to translate those aspirations into specific laws and institutional practices," he added. 2. The point of protest is to raise public awareness, to put a spotlight on injustice, and to make the powers that be uncomfortable. But eventually, we have to translate those aspirations into specific laws and institutional practices. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 1, 2020 × Meanwhile, Donald Trump on Monday said that all Americans are rightly ''sickened by the brutal death'' of George Floyd and his administration is fully committed to providing justice to George and his family. "All Americans were rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death of George Floyd. My administration is fully committed, the justice will be fully served for George and his family and He will not have died in vain," Trump said during a press briefing. Demonstrators across the United States have been protesting since May 25, when George Floyd, a 46-years-old African American man, died under the police custody in the city of Minneapolis. Around 4,000 people across the United States have been arrested during the massive protests over the death of George Floyd.

Barack Obama applauds activists, condemns violence in protests in US

<p>Former US president&nbsp;Barack Obama<strong>&nbsp;</strong>has issued a statement on the death of&nbsp;George Floyd<strong>,&nbsp;</strong>saying the country needed to create a new normal for Americans of colour.</p>

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<p>Obama said that despite many Americans'&nbsp;desire to return to ''normal''&nbsp;amid the coronavirus pandemic, racial discrimination is “maddeningly” normal for people of colour.</p>

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<p>''This shouldn’t be 'normal'&nbsp;in 2020 America,''&nbsp;Obama said. ''It can’t be 'normal.'''&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his statement, Obama referred to Floyd's death but also two other high-profile recent racial incidents in the US, one involving a black jogger who was shot dead by two white men in Georgia and a black man who had a confrontation with a white woman while bird-watching in a park in New York.</p>

<p>''If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better," he added.</p>

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<p>The first African-American president of the United States also said that he&nbsp;shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota.</p>

<p>The former president called on Americans to&nbsp;come together to create a ''new normal''&nbsp;in order to root out institutional racism.</p>

<p>Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer&nbsp;pinning his knee to Floyd's neck&nbsp;as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced.</p>

<p>His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.</p>

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Former US president Barack Obama has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, saying the country needed to create a new normal for Americans of colour. My statement on the death of George Floyd: pic.

Former US president Barack Obama has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, saying the country needed to create a new normal for Americans of colour. My statement on the death of George Floyd: pic.twitter.com/Hg1k9JHT6R — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 29, 2020 × Obama said that despite many Americans' desire to return to ''normal'' amid the coronavirus pandemic, racial discrimination is “maddeningly” normal for people of colour. Also read: Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night ''This shouldn’t be 'normal' in 2020 America,'' Obama said. ''It can’t be 'normal.''' In his statement, Obama referred to Floyd's death but also two other high-profile recent racial incidents in the US, one involving a black jogger who was shot dead by two white men in Georgia and a black man who had a confrontation with a white woman while bird-watching in a park in New York. ''If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better," he added. Also see: Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US The first African-American president of the United States also said that he shared the "anguish" of millions of Americans over the death of a black man killed by police in Minnesota. The former president called on Americans to come together to create a ''new normal'' in order to root out institutional racism. Floyd died after being apprehended by police Monday. A video that went viral shows an officer pinning his knee to Floyd's neck as he is on the ground, saying, "I can't breathe." The four officers involved have been fired, and investigations are ongoing. No charges have yet been announced. His death in police custody has led to outrage across the nation and protests in many cities, including in Minneapolis, where violence has broken out over several nights this week.

'This shouldn't be normal in 2020 America', Obama speaks out on Floyd's death

<p>Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden is in damage limitation mode after saying African Americans "ain't black" if they even consider voting for President Donald Trump over him.</p>

<p>Gaffe-prone Mr Biden made the remark in an interview on Friday with a prominent black radio host, Charlamagne Tha God, about his outreach to black voters.</p>

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<p>However, after sparking&nbsp;accusations of racism, he recanted his remark and&nbsp;apologized for&nbsp;the "cavalier" comment.</p>

<p>I shouldn't have been such a wise guy. I shouldn't have been so cavalier,"&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;later said on a call with black business leaders, after the remarks sparked uproar.</p>

<p>"I have never, ever taken the African-American community for granted,"&nbsp;he told members of the Black Chamber of Commerce, according to reporters on the call.</p>

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<p>Biden, Barack Obama's vice president for eight years, stumbled into the controversy as he was defending his ties to the African-American community, saying he has "overwhelming support" from black leaders and voters.</p>

<p>Throughout the 18-minute interview, Mr Biden, 77, stressed his longstanding ties to the black community, noting his overwhelming win this year in South Carolina's presidential primary, a state where the Democratic electorate is more than 60 per cent&nbsp;African&nbsp;American.</p>

<p>The comments, which aired early Friday on New York-based syndicated show The Breakfast Club, quickly sparked reaction from Team Trump.</p>

<p>Donald Trump Jr, the president's son, accused&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;of a "disgusting &amp; dehumanizing racist mentality."</p>

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Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden is in damage limitation mode after saying African Americans "ain't black" if they even consider voting for President Donald Trump over him.

Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden is in damage limitation mode after saying African Americans "ain't black" if they even consider voting for President Donald Trump over him. Gaffe-prone Mr Biden made the remark in an interview on Friday with a prominent black radio host, Charlamagne Tha God, about his outreach to black voters. Also read: Donald Trump's approval rating dips, currently trails behind Biden: Polls However, after sparking accusations of racism, he recanted his remark and apologized for the "cavalier" comment. I shouldn't have been such a wise guy. I shouldn't have been so cavalier," Biden later said on a call with black business leaders, after the remarks sparked uproar. "I have never, ever taken the African-American community for granted," he told members of the Black Chamber of Commerce, according to reporters on the call. Also read: Trump may lose in a landslide because of economic downturn, election model predicts Biden, Barack Obama's vice president for eight years, stumbled into the controversy as he was defending his ties to the African-American community, saying he has "overwhelming support" from black leaders and voters. Throughout the 18-minute interview, Mr Biden, 77, stressed his longstanding ties to the black community, noting his overwhelming win this year in South Carolina's presidential primary, a state where the Democratic electorate is more than 60 per cent African American. The comments, which aired early Friday on New York-based syndicated show The Breakfast Club, quickly sparked reaction from Team Trump. Donald Trump Jr, the president's son, accused Biden of a "disgusting & dehumanizing racist mentality."

African American voters 'ain't black' if they vote for Trump: Biden

<p>Former White House butler,&nbsp;Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, who had served 11 US Presidents, has died after contracting the deadly coronavirus.</p>

<p>His death was confirmed by his&nbsp;granddaughter, Shanta Taylor Gay. She said in an interview that, ''he was authentic. He was a quiet but stern man. Very giving, never fussed or complained. Always said he lived a blessed life.</p>

<p>Gay said the family is "taking it day by day" in light of her grandfather's death.</p>

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<p>The long-serving employee began working in the White House in 1957 under then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a cleaner. He was promoted to butler under former President John F. Kennedy.</p>

<p>Jerman initially retired from the White House in 1997 but went back to the White House in 2003.</p>

<p>Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush&nbsp;said he was one of the reasons the White House felt like home.</p>

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<p><em>Former White House butler Wilson Roosevelt Jerman with ex-President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush.</em></p>

<p>He left the White House in 2012 as maître d' under then-President Barack Obama.</p>

<p>A photo of Jerman standing in an elevator with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama was included in the former first lady's memoir, "Becoming."</p>

<p>Paying tribute after his death, she&nbsp;said her family was&nbsp;"lucky to have known him".</p>

<p>Former first lady Hillary Clinton&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;that she and former President Bill Clinton are saddened by his death.</p>

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Former White House butler, Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, who had served 11 US Presidents, has died after contracting the deadly coronavirus. His death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Shanta Taylor Gay.

Former White House butler, Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, who had served 11 US Presidents, has died after contracting the deadly coronavirus. His death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Shanta Taylor Gay. She said in an interview that, ''he was authentic. He was a quiet but stern man. Very giving, never fussed or complained. Always said he lived a blessed life. Gay said the family is "taking it day by day" in light of her grandfather's death. Wilson Roosevelt Jerman The long-serving employee began working in the White House in 1957 under then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a cleaner. He was promoted to butler under former President John F. Kennedy. Jerman initially retired from the White House in 1997 but went back to the White House in 2003. Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush said he was one of the reasons the White House felt like home. Former White House butler Wilson Roosevelt Jerman with ex-President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush. He left the White House in 2012 as maître d' under then-President Barack Obama. A photo of Jerman standing in an elevator with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama was included in the former first lady's memoir, "Becoming." Paying tribute after his death, she said her family was "lucky to have known him". Former first lady Hillary Clinton tweeted that she and former President Bill Clinton are saddened by his death. Bill and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Wilson Roosevelt Jerman at the age of 91 from COVID-19. Jerman served as a White House butler across 11 presidencies and made generations of first families feel at home, including ours. Our warmest condolences to his loved ones. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 21, 2020 ×

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US President Donald Trump has given his first public response to Barack Obama’s criticism of the current administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump said 'Look, he was an incompetent president, that’s all I can say.

COVID-19 Pandemic US: Trump hits back at Obama after criticism

<p>The United States President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed his predecessor Barack Obama as “grossly incompetent,” a day after former President said leaders weren’t “even pretending to be in charge” amid the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-lot-of-them-arent-even-pretending-to-be-in-charge-obama-attacks-trump-administration-299125"><strong>Also read: A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge: Obama attacks Trump administration</strong></a></p>

<p>“We did a lot of terrific meetings, tremendous progress is being made on many fronts, including coming up with a cure for this horrible plague that has beset our country,” he said.<br />
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“Look, he (Barack Obama) was an incompetent president. That’s all I can say. Grossly incompetent," Trump said.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Saturday, Former US President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that many of the country’s leaders “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”, media reports said.</p>

<p>''Let’s be honest, a disease like this just spotlights the underlying inequalities and extra burdens that black communities have historically had to deal with in this country. We see it in the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on our communities,'' Obama was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>''More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing. A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge,'' he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US is the worst-hit country by the deadly contagion with at least 1,484,804 numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus and over 89,399 fatalities.</p>

<p>In April, 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs and unemployment was at 14.7 per cent.</p>

<p>The Trump administration has been criticized for a delayed response to the outbreak and a lack of organization in providing tests and medical supplies.<br />
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The United States President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed his predecessor Barack Obama as “grossly incompetent,” a day after former President said leaders weren’t “even pretending to be in charge” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The United States President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed his predecessor Barack Obama as “grossly incompetent,” a day after former President said leaders weren’t “even pretending to be in charge” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge: Obama attacks Trump administration “We did a lot of terrific meetings, tremendous progress is being made on many fronts, including coming up with a cure for this horrible plague that has beset our country,” he said. “Look, he (Barack Obama) was an incompetent president. That’s all I can say. Grossly incompetent," Trump said. Earlier on Saturday, Former US President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that many of the country’s leaders “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”, media reports said. ''Let’s be honest, a disease like this just spotlights the underlying inequalities and extra burdens that black communities have historically had to deal with in this country. We see it in the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on our communities,'' Obama was quoted as saying. ''More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing. A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge,'' he said. The US is the worst-hit country by the deadly contagion with at least 1,484,804 numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus and over 89,399 fatalities. In April, 20.5 million Americans lost their jobs and unemployment was at 14.7 per cent. The Trump administration has been criticized for a delayed response to the outbreak and a lack of organization in providing tests and medical supplies. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former US President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that many of the country’s leaders “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”, media reports said.</p>

<p>Speaking during an online commencement address to graduates of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Obama came down heavily on his successor this breaking tradition of refraining from criticism of successor.</p>

<p>''Let’s be honest, a disease like this just spotlights the underlying inequalities and extra burdens that black communities have historically had to deal with in this country. We see it in the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on our communities,'' Obama was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>''More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing. A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge,'' he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-blames-obama-for-conspiracy-on-twitter-calls-it-obamagate-298760"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate'</strong></a></p>

<p>Talking about the injustice faced by the communities of colour, he also talked about the recent&nbsp;killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Ahmaud was&nbsp;an unarmed black jogger who was shot by a white former police officer and his son after they chased him in a neighbourhood in&nbsp;Georgia.</p>

<p>“We see it when a black man goes for a jog and some folks feel like they can stop and question and shoot him, if he doesn’t submit to their questioning,” said Obama.</p>

<p>Talking to the recent graduates, he motivated them to fight for a better future. “If the world’s going to get better, it’s going to be up to you.”</p>

<p>The live video event also saw presence of&nbsp;Steve Harvey, Anthony Hamilton, Doug E Fresh, Wyclef Jean, Common, Kevin Hart, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Vivica A Fox.</p>

<p>The two-hour event was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.</p>


Former US President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that many of the country’s leaders “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”, media reports said.

Former US President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, stating that many of the country’s leaders “aren’t even pretending to be in charge”, media reports said. Speaking during an online commencement address to graduates of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Obama came down heavily on his successor this breaking tradition of refraining from criticism of successor. ''Let’s be honest, a disease like this just spotlights the underlying inequalities and extra burdens that black communities have historically had to deal with in this country. We see it in the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on our communities,'' Obama was quoted as saying. ''More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing. A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge,'' he said. Also read: Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate' Talking about the injustice faced by the communities of colour, he also talked about the recent killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Ahmaud was an unarmed black jogger who was shot by a white former police officer and his son after they chased him in a neighbourhood in Georgia. “We see it when a black man goes for a jog and some folks feel like they can stop and question and shoot him, if he doesn’t submit to their questioning,” said Obama. Talking to the recent graduates, he motivated them to fight for a better future. “If the world’s going to get better, it’s going to be up to you.” The live video event also saw presence of Steve Harvey, Anthony Hamilton, Doug E Fresh, Wyclef Jean, Common, Kevin Hart, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Vivica A Fox. The two-hour event was broadcasted live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge: Obama attacks Trump administration

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday criticized U.S. leaders overseeing the nation's response to the coronaviru

Obama slams Trump administration for poor COVID-19 response

<p>There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory.</p>

<p>President Trump has termed this conspiracy theory as "Obamagate".</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Trump tweeted and asked Obama to testify against the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA by far. He asked Lindsey Graham, a senator, to "just do it".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If I were a Senator or Congressman, the first person I would call to testify about the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA, by FAR, is former President Obama. He knew EVERYTHING. Do it <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LindseyGrahamSC</a>, just do it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more talk!</p>
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<p>The tweet come after declassified documents, few days ago, revealed a list of officials from Obama's administration that had requested Trump's national security adviser Flynn to be "unmasked" in intelligence reports regarding calls with the Russian ambassador in 2016.</p>

<p>Former Vice President Joe Biden, former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, and intelligence chiefs John Brennan and James Clapper were among those named in the declassified documents who were allegedly a part of the plan to undermine Trump's administration.</p>

<p>Not a lot of US Presidents have openly clashed with ex-presidents. However, Trump has left no stone unturned to make his opinion public by tweeting against Obama.</p>

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<p>Special counsel Robert Mueller had earlier claimed that&nbsp;Trump and his election campaign contacts with Russians, and there was a direct involvement of Russians in the 2016 election. However, Trump has denied all the rumours by calling it a hoax.</p>

<p>Ex-president Obama replied to Trump's tweet simply by commenting 'vote'.</p>


There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory.

There is an unsaid rule in Washington that presidents and ex-presidents do not publically clash at any given point. However, American President Donald Trump has called out his White House predecessor Barack Obama to testify in the Senate over a conspiracy theory. President Trump has termed this conspiracy theory as "Obamagate". OBAMAGATE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2020 × On Thursday, Trump tweeted and asked Obama to testify against the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA by far. He asked Lindsey Graham, a senator, to "just do it". If I were a Senator or Congressman, the first person I would call to testify about the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA, by FAR, is former President Obama. He knew EVERYTHING. Do it @LindseyGrahamSC, just do it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more talk! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2020 × The tweet come after declassified documents, few days ago, revealed a list of officials from Obama's administration that had requested Trump's national security adviser Flynn to be "unmasked" in intelligence reports regarding calls with the Russian ambassador in 2016. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, and intelligence chiefs John Brennan and James Clapper were among those named in the declassified documents who were allegedly a part of the plan to undermine Trump's administration. Not a lot of US Presidents have openly clashed with ex-presidents. However, Trump has left no stone unturned to make his opinion public by tweeting against Obama. Obama was always wrong! https://t.co/xRU4kJtExs — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2020 × Special counsel Robert Mueller had earlier claimed that Trump and his election campaign contacts with Russians, and there was a direct involvement of Russians in the 2016 election. However, Trump has denied all the rumours by calling it a hoax. Ex-president Obama replied to Trump's tweet simply by commenting 'vote'.

Donald Trump blames Obama for conspiracy on Twitter; calls it 'Obamagate'

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<p>Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as "chaotic" in a conference call with former members of his administration, news agency Reuters reported quoting a source on Saturday.</p>

<p>Trump has blamed Obama and his Democratic administration for a variety of problems including not having sufficient supplies of medical equipment to battle the pandemic that has killed more than 75,000 Americans.</p>

<p>But in his call on Friday with 3,000 members of the Obama Alumni Association, people who served in his administration, Obama urged his supporters to get behind Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who is trying to unseat Trump.</p>

<p>The contents of the call were first reported by Yahoo News, according to Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party."</p>

<p>"What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy -- that has become a stronger impulse in American life," he said.</p>

<p>He said this is one reason why "the response to this global crisis has been so anemic and spotty."</p>

<p>"It would have been bad even with the best of governments. It has been an absolute chaotic disaster when that mindset -- of 'what's in it for me' and 'to heck with everybody else' -- when that mindset is operationalized in our government," Obama said.</p>

<p>"That's why, I, by the way, am going to be spending as much time as necessary and campaigning as hard as I can for Joe Biden," he said.</p>

<p>Obama's office declined to comment.</p>

<p>White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said Trump's response to the coronavirus "has been unprecedented" and has saved American lives.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</em></p>


Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as "chaotic" in a conference call with former members of his administration, news agency Reuters reported quoting a source on Saturday.

Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as "chaotic" in a conference call with former members of his administration, news agency Reuters reported quoting a source on Saturday. Trump has blamed Obama and his Democratic administration for a variety of problems including not having sufficient supplies of medical equipment to battle the pandemic that has killed more than 75,000 Americans. But in his call on Friday with 3,000 members of the Obama Alumni Association, people who served in his administration, Obama urged his supporters to get behind Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who is trying to unseat Trump. The contents of the call were first reported by Yahoo News, according to Reuters. Obama said the election "is so important because what we're going to be battling is not just a particular individual or a political party." "What we're fighting against is these long-term trends in which being selfish, being tribal, being divided, and seeing others as an enemy -- that has become a stronger impulse in American life," he said. He said this is one reason why "the response to this global crisis has been so anemic and spotty." "It would have been bad even with the best of governments. It has been an absolute chaotic disaster when that mindset -- of 'what's in it for me' and 'to heck with everybody else' -- when that mindset is operationalized in our government," Obama said. "That's why, I, by the way, am going to be spending as much time as necessary and campaigning as hard as I can for Joe Biden," he said. Obama's office declined to comment. White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said Trump's response to the coronavirus "has been unprecedented" and has saved American lives. (With inputs from Reuters)

Obama describes Trump handling of virus as chaotic in a leaked call

Potential Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden is now facing sexual assault allegations. A Republican has now pitched a Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama ticket to replace Biden. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's brewing within the democratic camp.

Gravitas: US Elections | Clinton-Obama to replace Joe Biden

<p>America could see Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama contesting for the white house again?</p>

<p>Douglas Mac Kinnon, a long-time Republican raised this possibility and the reasons being Joe Biden's age. There are reports that he's dealing with cognitive issues besides&nbsp;allegations of sexual assault. Biden's son Hunter and his business dealings is the other reason why Democrats are concerned about his candidacy.&nbsp;<br />
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There are reports that Joe Biden may be talked into retiring from the race or he voluntarily back out.</p>

<p>According to reports, a likely combination could be Hillary Clinton as the replacement candidate along with Barack Obama as her running mate.</p>

<p>Some Democrats think that a Clinton-Obama ticket would be a nightmare for Donald Trump, but does the American constitution allow such a thing?</p>

<p>Would the constitution allow Obama's selection as a vice-presidential candidate?</p>

<p>According to reports, there is a provision and if Barack Obama were to be selected as Hillary and if Clinton had to leave the office for any reason, Obama would succeed her. Constitutional experts have gone on record to say there is nothing to prevent such a scenario. But for this to happen, a lot of things need to fall in place.&nbsp;</p>


America could see Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama contesting for the white house again? Douglas Mac Kinnon, a long-time Republican raised this possibility and the reasons being Joe Biden's age.

America could see Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama contesting for the white house again? Douglas Mac Kinnon, a long-time Republican raised this possibility and the reasons being Joe Biden's age. There are reports that he's dealing with cognitive issues besides allegations of sexual assault. Biden's son Hunter and his business dealings is the other reason why Democrats are concerned about his candidacy. There are reports that Joe Biden may be talked into retiring from the race or he voluntarily back out. According to reports, a likely combination could be Hillary Clinton as the replacement candidate along with Barack Obama as her running mate. Some Democrats think that a Clinton-Obama ticket would be a nightmare for Donald Trump, but does the American constitution allow such a thing? Would the constitution allow Obama's selection as a vice-presidential candidate? According to reports, there is a provision and if Barack Obama were to be selected as Hillary and if Clinton had to leave the office for any reason, Obama would succeed her. Constitutional experts have gone on record to say there is nothing to prevent such a scenario. But for this to happen, a lot of things need to fall in place.

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<p>Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday&nbsp;endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign, saying his longtime vice president can unify and "heal" a nation struggling through some of its darkest moments.</p>

<p>The formal backing by perhaps the most popular politician in America is the latest shot in the arm for Biden's surging candidacy, and a further sign that Democratic leaders are rallying around the party flagbearer ahead of November's election.</p>

<p>"Joe has the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times and heal us through a long recovery," Obama said in a 12-minute video filmed at his home in Washington and released online.</p>

<p>"I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a President right now," Obama said, calling his choice of Biden as running mate in 2008 "one of the best decisions I ever made."</p>

<p>The 77-year-old former vice president and Democratic stalwart is the party's presumptive nominee to challenge Donald Trump, after his lone remaining rival Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race last week.</p>

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Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign, saying his longtime vice president can unify and "heal" a nation struggling through some of its darkest moments.

Former US President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign, saying his longtime vice president can unify and "heal" a nation struggling through some of its darkest moments. The formal backing by perhaps the most popular politician in America is the latest shot in the arm for Biden's surging candidacy, and a further sign that Democratic leaders are rallying around the party flagbearer ahead of November's election. "Joe has the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times and heal us through a long recovery," Obama said in a 12-minute video filmed at his home in Washington and released online. "I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a President right now," Obama said, calling his choice of Biden as running mate in 2008 "one of the best decisions I ever made." The 77-year-old former vice president and Democratic stalwart is the party's presumptive nominee to challenge Donald Trump, after his lone remaining rival Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race last week. (With inputs from AFP)

Former President Obama endorses Biden's 2020 presidential campaign

<p>Self-Isolation can be a boring and TV chat host Ellen Degeneres has made it pretty obvious on social media that she is not a fan of this new lifestyle that the world has adopted amid coronavirus.<br />
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The chat show host recently called up friend and former US first lady Michelle Obama for a five minute chat and asked how the Obamas are spending time in self-quarantine.<br />
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Michelle revealed that the couple's two daughters Sasha and Malia are also back home as their colleges have shifted to online classes.<br />
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" “We’re just trying to structure our days. Everybody’s home, the girls are back because colleges are now online. They’re off in their respective rooms doing their online classes. I think Barack is, I don’t know where he is. He was on the phone on a conference call,” she said.<br />
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“We’re just trying to keep a routine going, but we’ve also got a little Netflix and chillin’ happening.”</p>

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<p>Michelle Obama also gave her take to on how to find silver linings where it is possible.<br />
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"On the positive side, I know for us, it’s forced us to continue to sit down with each other, have real conversations, really ask questions and figure out how to keep ourselves occupied without just TV or computers,” she said.</p>

<p>“It’s a good exercise in reminding us that we just don’t need a lot of the stuff that we have. When times are bad, having each other, having your health ... we can do with a lot less, and I think that’s an important lesson that I want my kids to understand … be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes.”</p>

<p>“Now we’re just happy that we’re together. That everybody is healthy and safe," she further added.</p>


Self-Isolation can be a boring and TV chat host Ellen Degeneres has made it pretty obvious on social media that she is not a fan of this new lifestyle that the world has adopted amid coronavirus.

Self-Isolation can be a boring and TV chat host Ellen Degeneres has made it pretty obvious on social media that she is not a fan of this new lifestyle that the world has adopted amid coronavirus. The chat show host recently called up friend and former US first lady Michelle Obama for a five minute chat and asked how the Obamas are spending time in self-quarantine. Michelle revealed that the couple's two daughters Sasha and Malia are also back home as their colleges have shifted to online classes. " “We’re just trying to structure our days. Everybody’s home, the girls are back because colleges are now online. They’re off in their respective rooms doing their online classes. I think Barack is, I don’t know where he is. He was on the phone on a conference call,” she said. “We’re just trying to keep a routine going, but we’ve also got a little Netflix and chillin’ happening.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellen DeGeneres (@theellenshow) on Mar 23, 2020 at 1:34pm PDT × Michelle Obama also gave her take to on how to find silver linings where it is possible. "On the positive side, I know for us, it’s forced us to continue to sit down with each other, have real conversations, really ask questions and figure out how to keep ourselves occupied without just TV or computers,” she said. “It’s a good exercise in reminding us that we just don’t need a lot of the stuff that we have. When times are bad, having each other, having your health ... we can do with a lot less, and I think that’s an important lesson that I want my kids to understand … be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes.” “Now we’re just happy that we’re together. That everybody is healthy and safe," she further added.

Ellen Degeneres calls up Michelle Obama to ask how her quarantined life is going

<p>Joe Biden seized the momentum in the race to become the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump with a string of Super Tuesday victories against leftist rival Bernie Sanders after his candidacy had seemed close to collapse.</p>

<p>A self-described democratic socialist who wants to reshape America's economy, Sanders had been the clear leader and was looking for a knock-out blow on a day when nomination contests were held across 14 states.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michael-bloomberg-and-donald-trump-two-men-to-watch-in-us-election-280746">Michael Bloomberg and Donald Trump: Two men to watch in US election</a></strong></p>

<p>Instead, the results signalled a remarkable comeback for Biden, a former vice president under Barack Obama, who will be vying once again for that frontrunner status.</p>

<p>"It's a good night and it seems to be getting even better! They don't call it Super Tuesday for nothing," Biden told cheering fans in Los Angeles.</p>

<p>Sanders, 78, was projected to win his home state of Vermont, Colorado, Utah -- with exit polls also pointing to a win in the biggest delegate-rich state of all, California.</p>

<p>Biden, whose centrist campaign had appeared to be floundering, was projected to win in Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas and even Minnesota -- a state where Sanders had been expected to win handily.</p>

<p>In Texas, where Sanders had also been polling ahead, Biden appeared set for an even split -- or even a win.</p>

<p>A defiant, Sanders celebrated his wins by tearing into Trump, calling him "the most dangerous president in the history of this country." But he also attacked Biden, 77, for having voted in favour of the invasion of Iraq and painted him as tarnished by billionaire contributors.</p>

<p>"We're taking on the political establishment," he said. "You cannot beat Trump with the same-old, same-old kind of politics."</p>

<p>Biden saw the results as proof that his bid to bring American politics back to the centre, after four years of Trump's rightwing populism, is on a roll.</p>

<p>"We are very much alive," he told a crowd in Los Angeles. "Make no mistake about it, this campaign will send Donald Trump packing."</p>

<p>A key takeaway from Biden's lengthening list of wins was the strong support for the former vice president of Barack Obama from African Americans -- a vital piece in any Democratic presidential candidate's coalition.</p>

<p>However, he seemed to fare less well with the large Hispanic electorate, which in California reportedly went heavily for Sanders.</p>

<p>Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, 78, and Senator Elizabeth Warren were the other big names on the ballot.</p>

<p>Despite spending record amounts of his own money on advertising, it was an embarrassing debut for billionaire media entrepreneur Bloomberg who failed win any state -- though he did get a consolation win in tiny American Samoa in the Pacific.</p>

<p>Trump, who watched the results on television, tweeted his customary insults about the Democrats, deriding Warren for losing her home state of Massachusetts.</p>

<p>Biden answered on Twitter, saying,&nbsp;"Come November, we are going to beat you."</p>

<p><strong>Stop the Sanders campaign&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The 14 nominating contests across the country gave the dwindling field of Democratic hopefuls a giant potential haul of delegates.</p>

<p>Many in the Democratic Party are desperate to stop Sanders' strong push to win that delegate race, saying the senator will be destroyed in a general election where Trump has signalled he will brand him a socialist bent on ending the American way of life.</p>

<p>Biden was practically counted out after a stumbling early campaign but first began to rebound with a landslide win in South Carolina last Saturday.</p>

<p>That was followed by the coordinated decisions of two other moderate candidates Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar&nbsp;to withdraw and endorse their former rival.</p>

<p>Bloomberg now faces calls from within the Democratic Party also to get out of the race and not split the centrist vote.</p>

<p>Commenting on Bloomberg's feeble Virginia results, veteran political analyst Larry Sabato asked: "A hint to say bye-bye?"</p>

<p><strong>Sanders fans convinced</strong></p>

<p>Biden is making his third bid for the White House after failed runs in 1988 and 2008. He argues he can bring a return to "decency" after the tumultuous, scandal-plagued Trump era.</p>

<p>Sanders' fans are convinced only he can take on Trump, who also defied his party's establishment four years ago to claim a surprise victory against Democrat Hillary Clinton.</p>

<p>Supporter Jamison Hanning, a 45-year-old plastics industry technician, said he was "pretty confident" despite the Biden pushback.</p>

<p>"I mean it is just people in the establishment being afraid," he said.</p>

<p>A total of 1,357 delegates were at stake on Tuesday -- a third of the nationwide total. A candidate needs 1,991 delegates to win the nomination outright at the party convention in Milwaukee in July.</p>


Joe Biden seized the momentum in the race to become the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump with a string of Super Tuesday victories against leftist rival Bernie Sanders after his candidacy had seemed close to collapse.

Joe Biden seized the momentum in the race to become the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump with a string of Super Tuesday victories against leftist rival Bernie Sanders after his candidacy had seemed close to collapse. A self-described democratic socialist who wants to reshape America's economy, Sanders had been the clear leader and was looking for a knock-out blow on a day when nomination contests were held across 14 states. Also Read: Michael Bloomberg and Donald Trump: Two men to watch in US election Instead, the results signalled a remarkable comeback for Biden, a former vice president under Barack Obama, who will be vying once again for that frontrunner status. "It's a good night and it seems to be getting even better! They don't call it Super Tuesday for nothing," Biden told cheering fans in Los Angeles. Sanders, 78, was projected to win his home state of Vermont, Colorado, Utah -- with exit polls also pointing to a win in the biggest delegate-rich state of all, California. Biden, whose centrist campaign had appeared to be floundering, was projected to win in Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas and even Minnesota -- a state where Sanders had been expected to win handily. In Texas, where Sanders had also been polling ahead, Biden appeared set for an even split -- or even a win. A defiant, Sanders celebrated his wins by tearing into Trump, calling him "the most dangerous president in the history of this country." But he also attacked Biden, 77, for having voted in favour of the invasion of Iraq and painted him as tarnished by billionaire contributors. "We're taking on the political establishment," he said. "You cannot beat Trump with the same-old, same-old kind of politics." Biden saw the results as proof that his bid to bring American politics back to the centre, after four years of Trump's rightwing populism, is on a roll. "We are very much alive," he told a crowd in Los Angeles. "Make no mistake about it, this campaign will send Donald Trump packing." A key takeaway from Biden's lengthening list of wins was the strong support for the former vice president of Barack Obama from African Americans -- a vital piece in any Democratic presidential candidate's coalition. However, he seemed to fare less well with the large Hispanic electorate, which in California reportedly went heavily for Sanders. Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, 78, and Senator Elizabeth Warren were the other big names on the ballot. Despite spending record amounts of his own money on advertising, it was an embarrassing debut for billionaire media entrepreneur Bloomberg who failed win any state -- though he did get a consolation win in tiny American Samoa in the Pacific. Trump, who watched the results on television, tweeted his customary insults about the Democrats, deriding Warren for losing her home state of Massachusetts. Biden answered on Twitter, saying, "Come November, we are going to beat you." Stop the Sanders campaign The 14 nominating contests across the country gave the dwindling field of Democratic hopefuls a giant potential haul of delegates. Many in the Democratic Party are desperate to stop Sanders' strong push to win that delegate race, saying the senator will be destroyed in a general election where Trump has signalled he will brand him a socialist bent on ending the American way of life. Biden was practically counted out after a stumbling early campaign but first began to rebound with a landslide win in South Carolina last Saturday. That was followed by the coordinated decisions of two other moderate candidates Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar to withdraw and endorse their former rival. Bloomberg now faces calls from within the Democratic Party also to get out of the race and not split the centrist vote. Commenting on Bloomberg's feeble Virginia results, veteran political analyst Larry Sabato asked: "A hint to say bye-bye?" Sanders fans convinced Biden is making his third bid for the White House after failed runs in 1988 and 2008. He argues he can bring a return to "decency" after the tumultuous, scandal-plagued Trump era. Sanders' fans are convinced only he can take on Trump, who also defied his party's establishment four years ago to claim a surprise victory against Democrat Hillary Clinton. Supporter Jamison Hanning, a 45-year-old plastics industry technician, said he was "pretty confident" despite the Biden pushback. "I mean it is just people in the establishment being afraid," he said. A total of 1,357 delegates were at stake on Tuesday -- a third of the nationwide total. A candidate needs 1,991 delegates to win the nomination outright at the party convention in Milwaukee in July.

Joe Biden seizes momentum in US presidential race with strong Super Tuesday

<p>Looks like Shah Rukh Khan's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a favourite in the White House. Donald Trump, in his speech at the Motera Stadium in Ahemadabad, mentioned the impact that Bollywood films have all over the world and the joy cult classics like DDLJ and Solay bring to people's lives.&nbsp;<br />
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"People take great joy in scenes of bhangra, music, dance, romance and drama and classic Indian films like DDLJ and 'Sholay',"Said Trump in his speech as he thanked people for the welcome and praised PM Modi for his leadership.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-in-india-gujarati-delicacy-khaman-masala-chai-served-to-president-of-united-states-282341">Gujarati delicacy Khaman, masala chai served to President of United States</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"People take great joy nd scene of bangara music dance romance nd drama at classic Indian films like DDLJ nd Shah Rukh Khan" ...Donald Trump 🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/tjCDwZ5pqw">pic.twitter.com/tjCDwZ5pqw</a></p>
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<p>This is not the first time that DDLJ has been mentioned by an American leader. Five years ago, when Obama, who was then the President of US, had visited India, he had quoted a famous line from SRK's film during an event in New Delhi. While answering a question addressed to him, Obama had said, "Senorita, Bade Bade Desho Me...' to thunderous applause.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/day-1-donald-trumps-india-visit-live-updates-news-wion-trump-us-president-pm-modis-ivanka-jared-kushner-ahmedabad-motera-modi-taj-mahal-PM-modi-tweets-in-hindi-hours-before-reaching-india-282262">Catch all the live updates of Trumps Ahmedabad visit here.&nbsp;</a><br />
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Trump's mention of the film on Monday, too got a similar response as the crowd went mad cheering at the mention of their two favourites Bollywood films of all time.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/melania-trump-ivanka-stun-in-spring-fashion-as-they-arrive-in-india-282340">Melania Trump, Ivanka stun in spring fashion as they arrive in India</a></strong><br />
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Producers of DDLJ, Yash Raj Films, also celebration the mention with a quirky tweet.</p>

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<p>Fans of the film shared clips on Twitter of both Trump and Obama quoting DDLJ and called the film timeless.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">2015 : Obama Used DDLJ Dialogue<br />
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2020: Trump Mentioned DDLJ And<br />
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President Of United States Donald Trump At The Motera Stadium In Ahmedabad!..<br />
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Bollywood Is Not Bollywood Without <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> ❤❤<br />
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Proud Of You SRK ❤❤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpIndiaVisit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpIndiaVisit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpInIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/He0H865qqR">pic.twitter.com/He0H865qqR</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The 44th president of USA Barak Obama said a dialogue from a movie, the 45th president of USA Donald Trump mentioned the name of a movie in his speech. Presidents changed, movie remained the same. DDLJ 🔥<br />
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There is NO ONE who can match the stardom of SRK❤️<a href="https://t.co/1He8GpN3Hs">pic.twitter.com/1He8GpN3Hs</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No matter how many films Bollywood or Hollywood makes, DDLJ is the winner for decades to come. Period. From Obama to Trump, DDLJ has always been getting the special mention. All countries in the world have FANs of DDLJ and they play music of DDLJ everywhere <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NamasteyTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NamasteyTrump</a> <a href="https://t.co/PjtN68Swc3">pic.twitter.com/PjtN68Swc3</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Then Obama ......Now Trump Mentioned <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DDLJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DDLJ</a> In Their Speech 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> biggest global star 🙏🙏🔥😎 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NamasteTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NamasteTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpInIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ydz4TGhxR3">pic.twitter.com/Ydz4TGhxR3</a></p>
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<p>On a two-day visit to India, Trump visited Sabarmati Ashram and Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday and will be visiting the Taj Mahal with his family later in the day. On Tuesday, he will be in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>


Looks like Shah Rukh Khan's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a favourite in the White House. Donald Trump, in his speech at the Motera Stadium in Ahemadabad, mentioned the impact that Bollywood films have all over the world and the joy cult classics like DDLJ and Solay bring to people's lives.

Looks like Shah Rukh Khan's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a favourite in the White House. Donald Trump, in his speech at the Motera Stadium in Ahemadabad, mentioned the impact that Bollywood films have all over the world and the joy cult classics like DDLJ and Solay bring to people's lives. "People take great joy in scenes of bhangra, music, dance, romance and drama and classic Indian films like DDLJ and 'Sholay',"Said Trump in his speech as he thanked people for the welcome and praised PM Modi for his leadership. Gujarati delicacy Khaman, masala chai served to President of United States "People take great joy nd scene of bangara music dance romance nd drama at classic Indian films like DDLJ nd Shah Rukh Khan" ...Donald Trump 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tjCDwZ5pqw — ✨ arth ✨ (@officiallArth2) February 24, 2020 × This is not the first time that DDLJ has been mentioned by an American leader. Five years ago, when Obama, who was then the President of US, had visited India, he had quoted a famous line from SRK's film during an event in New Delhi. While answering a question addressed to him, Obama had said, "Senorita, Bade Bade Desho Me...' to thunderous applause. Catch all the live updates of Trumps Ahmedabad visit here. Trump's mention of the film on Monday, too got a similar response as the crowd went mad cheering at the mention of their two favourites Bollywood films of all time. Melania Trump, Ivanka stun in spring fashion as they arrive in India Producers of DDLJ, Yash Raj Films, also celebration the mention with a quirky tweet. DDLJ trumps! — Yash Raj Films (@yrf) February 24, 2020 × Fans of the film shared clips on Twitter of both Trump and Obama quoting DDLJ and called the film timeless. 2015 : Obama Used DDLJ Dialogue In His Speech. 2020: Trump Mentioned DDLJ And Shah Rukh Khan" President Of United States Donald Trump At The Motera Stadium In Ahmedabad!.. Bollywood Is Not Bollywood Without @iamsrk ❤❤ Proud Of You SRK ❤❤#TrumpIndiaVisit #TrumpInIndia pic.twitter.com/He0H865qqR — 😎SOURAV SRKIAN DAS😎 (@SrkianDas03) February 24, 2020 × The 44th president of USA Barak Obama said a dialogue from a movie, the 45th president of USA Donald Trump mentioned the name of a movie in his speech. Presidents changed, movie remained the same. DDLJ 🔥 There is NO ONE who can match the stardom of SRK❤️pic.twitter.com/1He8GpN3Hs — ᴇxᴄᴀʟɪʙᴜʀ🍻 (@EXCAL1BU7) February 24, 2020 × No matter how many films Bollywood or Hollywood makes, DDLJ is the winner for decades to come. Period. From Obama to Trump, DDLJ has always been getting the special mention. All countries in the world have FANs of DDLJ and they play music of DDLJ everywhere #NamasteyTrump pic.twitter.com/PjtN68Swc3 — Neel Joshi (@iEmN3El) February 24, 2020 × Then Obama ......Now Trump Mentioned #DDLJ In Their Speech 🔥@iamsrk biggest global star 🙏🙏🔥😎 #NamasteTrump #TrumpInIndia pic.twitter.com/Ydz4TGhxR3 — King Vizag ✍️ (@IamLucky509) February 24, 2020 × On a two-day visit to India, Trump visited Sabarmati Ashram and Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday and will be visiting the Taj Mahal with his family later in the day. On Tuesday, he will be in New Delhi.

Donald Trump pulls an Obama, mentions Shah Rukh Khan's DDLJ in his speech at Motera stadium

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<p>Prominent Indian-American judge, Sri Srinivasan has created history by becoming the first person of South Asian descent to lead the&nbsp;powerful federal circuit court, considered next only to the US Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Srinivasan, 52, took over as the chief judge of Appeals Court in Washington DC, succeeding Merrick Garland.</p>

<p>Former President Obama had appointed Srinivasan as a judge on the DC Circuit in June 2012. He has been a judge in the federal appeals court since 2013 after the US Senate confirmed his nomination by a sweeping 97-0 vote.</p>

<p>The Chandigarh-born judge will now preside over matters concerned with administrative and transparency matters.</p>

<p>After being appointed to the top post, Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner said: "History being made on the DC Court of Appeals. Congratulations, Judge Srinivasan!"</p>

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Prominent Indian-American judge, Sri Srinivasan has created history by becoming the first person of South Asian descent to lead the powerful federal circuit court, considered next only to the US Supreme Court.

Prominent Indian-American judge, Sri Srinivasan has created history by becoming the first person of South Asian descent to lead the powerful federal circuit court, considered next only to the US Supreme Court. Srinivasan, 52, took over as the chief judge of Appeals Court in Washington DC, succeeding Merrick Garland. Former President Obama had appointed Srinivasan as a judge on the DC Circuit in June 2012. He has been a judge in the federal appeals court since 2013 after the US Senate confirmed his nomination by a sweeping 97-0 vote. The Chandigarh-born judge will now preside over matters concerned with administrative and transparency matters. After being appointed to the top post, Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner said: "History being made on the DC Court of Appeals. Congratulations, Judge Srinivasan!" History being made on the DC Court of Appeals. Congratulations, Judge Srinivasan!https://t.co/18KXOiWm1Z — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) February 13, 2020 ×

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<p>Looks like Barack Obama is also a fan of Chandler Bing's dry humour. Actor Mathew Perry, who played the popular character on hit TV show 'Friends', took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo with the former US President.&nbsp;<br />
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In the picture that Perry shared on Instagram, the two were seen in a jovial mood exchanging laughter."Yes, that is @barackobama, and yes, he is laughing at shit that just came out of my mouth," Perry captioned the picture and further revealed his crush over the former President with the hashtag #mancrushmonday.</p>

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<p>Perry, who was one of the last Friend to join Instagram, followed the footsteps of Jennifer Aniston and joined the social media platform on February 7.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8SEtDapl9U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This is how thrilled I am to finally be on Instagram. So, here we go...</a></p>

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<p>He was welcomed by the entire star cast of the famous sitcom on the social media platform.</p>


Looks like Barack Obama is also a fan of Chandler Bing's dry humour. Actor Mathew Perry, who played the popular character on hit TV show 'Friends', took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo with the former US President.

Looks like Barack Obama is also a fan of Chandler Bing's dry humour. Actor Mathew Perry, who played the popular character on hit TV show 'Friends', took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo with the former US President. In the picture that Perry shared on Instagram, the two were seen in a jovial mood exchanging laughter."Yes, that is @barackobama, and yes, he is laughing at shit that just came out of my mouth," Perry captioned the picture and further revealed his crush over the former President with the hashtag #mancrushmonday. View this post on Instagram #mancrushmonday (Yes, that is @barackobama, and yes, he is laughing at shit that just came out of my mouth.) A post shared by Matthew Perry (@mattyperry4) on Feb 10, 2020 at 12:33pm PST × Perry, who was one of the last Friend to join Instagram, followed the footsteps of Jennifer Aniston and joined the social media platform on February 7. View this post on Instagram This is how thrilled I am to finally be on Instagram. So, here we go... A post shared by Matthew Perry (@mattyperry4) on Feb 7, 2020 at 2:28pm PST × He was welcomed by the entire star cast of the famous sitcom on the social media platform.

Mathew Perry shares a photo with Barack Obama, admits he has a crush on the former US President

<p>The Barack and Michelle Obama-produced film<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-oscras-news-oscars-2020-barack-and-michelle-obamas-production-company-earns-first-nomination-274188"> 'American Factory' </a>snagged an Oscar on Sunday for best documentary -- a win for Netflix, which backed the story of a manufacturing plant in the US Midwest reopened by a Chinese billionaire.<br />
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The film charts a Rust Belt community's journey from optimism at the giant plant's reopening, which brought back vital jobs, towards creeping anger and disillusionment, as the Chinese management imposed strict, exhausting demands on workers -- and sacked those who did not comply.<br />
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"Our film is from Ohio and China," director Julia Reichert said. "But it really could be from anywhere that people put on a uniform, punch a clock, trying to make their families have a better life."<br />
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"Working people have it harder and harder these days, and we believe that things will get better when workers of the world unite," she said in accepting her statuette.<br />
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Co-directed by Reichert and Steven Bognar, the film is an all-access look at how both American and Chinese workers, from blue-collar to management, had their lives transformed by powerful global economic forces.<br />
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The story was moving enough to catch notice from none other than the Obamas.<br />
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The former first couple acquired "American Factory" early last year at the Sundance Film Festival, where it had won the directing award.<br />
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It was released on Netflix in August 2019 as the first offering from the former first couple's Higher Ground Productions company.<br />
The film's co-producer and the factory's chairman were unable to leave China for the ceremony, due to White House restrictions on travel over the coronavirus panic.<br />
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"That inconvenience pales when compared to people losing their lives, suffering because of this virus," co-director Bognar said backstage.&nbsp;<br />
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The Obamas congratulated Reichert and Bognar for their win Sunday, with the former president calling the film "a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change."<br />
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"Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground's first release," he tweeted.</p>

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<p>The former first lady said she was "glad to see their heart and honesty recognized -- because the best stories are rarely tidy or perfect."<br />
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"But that's where the truth so often lies," she tweeted.</p>

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<p>"American Factory" bested "The Edge of Democracy," "The Cave," "For Sama" and "Honeyland" to take the Oscar.</p>


The Barack and Michelle Obama-produced film 'American Factory' snagged an Oscar on Sunday for best documentary -- a win for Netflix, which backed the story of a manufacturing plant in the US Midwest reopened by a Chinese billionaire.

The Barack and Michelle Obama-produced film 'American Factory' snagged an Oscar on Sunday for best documentary -- a win for Netflix, which backed the story of a manufacturing plant in the US Midwest reopened by a Chinese billionaire. The film charts a Rust Belt community's journey from optimism at the giant plant's reopening, which brought back vital jobs, towards creeping anger and disillusionment, as the Chinese management imposed strict, exhausting demands on workers -- and sacked those who did not comply. "Our film is from Ohio and China," director Julia Reichert said. "But it really could be from anywhere that people put on a uniform, punch a clock, trying to make their families have a better life." "Working people have it harder and harder these days, and we believe that things will get better when workers of the world unite," she said in accepting her statuette. Co-directed by Reichert and Steven Bognar, the film is an all-access look at how both American and Chinese workers, from blue-collar to management, had their lives transformed by powerful global economic forces. The story was moving enough to catch notice from none other than the Obamas. The former first couple acquired "American Factory" early last year at the Sundance Film Festival, where it had won the directing award. It was released on Netflix in August 2019 as the first offering from the former first couple's Higher Ground Productions company. The film's co-producer and the factory's chairman were unable to leave China for the ceremony, due to White House restrictions on travel over the coronavirus panic. "That inconvenience pales when compared to people losing their lives, suffering because of this virus," co-director Bognar said backstage. The Obamas congratulated Reichert and Bognar for their win Sunday, with the former president calling the film "a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change." "Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground's first release," he tweeted. Congrats to Julia and Steven, the filmmakers behind American Factory, for telling such a complex, moving story about the very human consequences of wrenching economic change. Glad to see two talented and downright good people take home the Oscar for Higher Ground’s first release. https://t.co/W4AZ68iWoY — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 10, 2020 × The former first lady said she was "glad to see their heart and honesty recognized -- because the best stories are rarely tidy or perfect." "But that's where the truth so often lies," she tweeted. Congrats to Julia, Steven, and the whole crew on winning Best Documentary for #AmericanFactory, Higher Ground's first release! So glad to see their heart and honesty recognized—because the best stories are rarely tidy or perfect. But that’s where the truth so often lies. https://t.co/qtdNEw9H3f — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 10, 2020 × "American Factory" bested "The Edge of Democracy," "The Cave," "For Sama" and "Honeyland" to take the Oscar.

Obamas' first film wins best documentary Oscar

<p>American warplanes dropped more bombs on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/plane-crashes-in-afghanistans-ghazni-province-276876">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;in 2019 than at any other time in at least a decade, according to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-passes-bill-to-support-tibet-warns-sanctions-on-chinese-officials-for-interfering-in-dalai-lamas-succession-277317">US</a> Air Force, as Washington intensified attacks in the country amid withdrawal talks with the Taliban.</p>

<p>In 2019 alone, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/50-us-troops-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike-pentagon-277276">US </a>dropped 7,423 separate munitions on targets in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/plane-crashes-in-afghanistans-ghazni-province-276876">Afghanistan</a>, where the US has been enmeshed in fighting several militant groups since it invaded the country following the September 11, 2001 attacks.</p>

<p>The figure published online by US Air Forces Central Command represents a dramatic surge in bombings in&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;compared to the peak of President Barack Obama's "surge" in 2009 when 4,147 bombs were dropped.</p>

<p>Since President Donald Trump was elected in 2016</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/plane-crashes-in-afghanistans-ghazni-province-276876">Plane crashes in Afghanistan's Ghazni province</a></strong></p>

<p>the US has ramped up bombing runs over&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;as the White House removed earlier restrictions that provided greater oversight over air raids aimed at preventing civilian casualties.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/bigger-challenges-lie-ahead-as-un-completes-73-years-173140">UN</a> and rights groups have repeatedly voiced concerns that the increase in airstrikes across the country by US and Afghan forces have resulted in a major upswing in civilian casualties.</p>

<p>During the first half of 2019 pro-government forces, including the US, killed 717 civilians, an increase of 31 percent from a year earlier, the UN reported last year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/50-us-troops-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injury-after-iran-strike-pentagon-277276">50 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike: Pentagon</a></strong></p>

<p>Most of the deaths came from US and Afghan airstrikes, often in support of national forces on the ground, the report said.</p>

<p>The increase in bombings comes as Washington and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/taliban-must-agree-to-a-ceasefire-and-join-the-intra-afghan-peace-talks-215289">Taliban</a> continue to wrangle over a possible agreement that would see US troops begin to leave&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;in return for security guarantees.</p>

<p>The Taliban have been pushing to reach a withdrawal agreement with Washington by the end of January and are prepared to "scale down" military operations ahead of signing a deal, their chief spokesman said earlier this month.</p>

<p>The two sides had been negotiating an agreement for a year and were close to an announcement in September 2019 when US President Donald Trump abruptly declared the process "dead", citing Taliban violence.</p>

<p>Taliban sources said earlier this month they had offered to initiate a brief ceasefire of seven to 10 days in order to restart the talks formally, but there has been no announcement of the proposal by either party</p>


American warplanes dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in 2019 than at any other time in at least a decade, according to the US Air Force, as Washington intensified attacks in the country amid withdrawal talks with the Taliban.

American warplanes dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in 2019 than at any other time in at least a decade, according to the US Air Force, as Washington intensified attacks in the country amid withdrawal talks with the Taliban. In 2019 alone, the US dropped 7,423 separate munitions on targets in Afghanistan, where the US has been enmeshed in fighting several militant groups since it invaded the country following the September 11, 2001 attacks. The figure published online by US Air Forces Central Command represents a dramatic surge in bombings in Afghanistan compared to the peak of President Barack Obama's "surge" in 2009 when 4,147 bombs were dropped. Since President Donald Trump was elected in 2016 Also read: Plane crashes in Afghanistan's Ghazni province the US has ramped up bombing runs over Afghanistan as the White House removed earlier restrictions that provided greater oversight over air raids aimed at preventing civilian casualties. The UN and rights groups have repeatedly voiced concerns that the increase in airstrikes across the country by US and Afghan forces have resulted in a major upswing in civilian casualties. During the first half of 2019 pro-government forces, including the US, killed 717 civilians, an increase of 31 percent from a year earlier, the UN reported last year. Also read: 50 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike: Pentagon Most of the deaths came from US and Afghan airstrikes, often in support of national forces on the ground, the report said. The increase in bombings comes as Washington and the Taliban continue to wrangle over a possible agreement that would see US troops begin to leave Afghanistan in return for security guarantees. The Taliban have been pushing to reach a withdrawal agreement with Washington by the end of January and are prepared to "scale down" military operations ahead of signing a deal, their chief spokesman said earlier this month. The two sides had been negotiating an agreement for a year and were close to an announcement in September 2019 when US President Donald Trump abruptly declared the process "dead", citing Taliban violence. Taliban sources said earlier this month they had offered to initiate a brief ceasefire of seven to 10 days in order to restart the talks formally, but there has been no announcement of the proposal by either party

United States bombing of Afghanistan hits 10-year high: US Air Force

<p>Lil Nas X, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and…<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-michelle-obamas-birthday-trump-administration-reverses-her-healthy-school-lunch-reform-275136">&nbsp;Michelle&nbsp;Obama</a>?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yep.</p>

<p>The former first lady can now add Grammy winner to her resume, after snagging the award on<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/62nd-grammys-highlights-from-billie-eilish-sweeping-top-awards-to-kobe-bryant-tribute-276821"> music's biggest night </a>for Best Spoken Word Album, for the audiobook of her memoir "Becoming."</p>

<p>Her win on Sunday gives the&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;household its third Grammy, former president Barack&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;has already snagged two Grammys in the same category for his books.</p>

<p>She faced an eccentric group of rivals that include Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys for "Beastie Boys Book" and John Waters, the director-performer known for his transgressive cult films, for "Mr. Know-It-All."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tonight-is-for-kobe-nba-legend-remembered-at-grammy-awards-hours-aftre-his-death-276826">Also read | 'Tonight is for Kobe': NBA legend remembered at Grammy Awards hours after his death&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Released in late 2018, "Becoming" saw the former first lady slam President Donald Trump for questioning her husband's citizenship and promoting the notion that he was born abroad.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-2020-the-complete-list-of-winners-276734">Also read | Grammys 2020: The complete list of winners</a></p>

<p>"The whole [birther] thing was crazy and mean-spirited, of course, its underlying bigotry and xenophobia hardly concealed,"&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;wrote.</p>

<p>America's first black first lady also dug into her personal life in her book, expounding on issues including a miscarriage, using in-vitro fertilisation to conceive her daughters and marriage counselling.</p>


Lil Nas X, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and… Michelle Obama? Yep. The former first lady can now add Grammy winner to her resume, after snagging the award on music's biggest night for Best Spoken Word Album, for the audiobook of her memoir "Becoming.

Lil Nas X, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and… Michelle Obama? Yep. The former first lady can now add Grammy winner to her resume, after snagging the award on music's biggest night for Best Spoken Word Album, for the audiobook of her memoir "Becoming." Her win on Sunday gives the Obama household its third Grammy, former president Barack Obama has already snagged two Grammys in the same category for his books. She faced an eccentric group of rivals that include Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys for "Beastie Boys Book" and John Waters, the director-performer known for his transgressive cult films, for "Mr. Know-It-All." Also read | 'Tonight is for Kobe': NBA legend remembered at Grammy Awards hours after his death Released in late 2018, "Becoming" saw the former first lady slam President Donald Trump for questioning her husband's citizenship and promoting the notion that he was born abroad. Also read | Grammys 2020: The complete list of winners "The whole [birther] thing was crazy and mean-spirited, of course, its underlying bigotry and xenophobia hardly concealed," Obama wrote. America's first black first lady also dug into her personal life in her book, expounding on issues including a miscarriage, using in-vitro fertilisation to conceive her daughters and marriage counselling.

Grammy 2020: Michelle Obama wins best spoken word album award for audiobook 'becoming'

<p>US President Donald Trump faced sharp reaction on Twitter after he shared a morphed image with former president Barack Obama&nbsp;on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the photograph, Obama is peeping through a window with binoculars as Trump posed opposite a wall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post garnered over 103,000 likes and was retweeted nearly 29,000 times so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the US president got a lot of angry reactions from the Twitteratis and some even hailed Obama.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> will always be jealous of President Obama, and will never measure up. 😳</p>
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— Bobby’s Thoughts (@bobby_thoughts) <a href="https://twitter.com/bobby_thoughts/status/1220537560084242432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really should be the other way around, Dirty Don. Obama on the inside, u the perpetual outsider. Always looking in. Jealous. Feeling insecure &amp; inadequate. Wanting to be "in" but knowing you never will be. Bc you're ignorant. Incompetent. A fraud. Easily exposed. Scared. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a></p>
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<p>Some users also shared contrary views.&nbsp;</p>

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US President Donald Trump faced sharp reaction on Twitter after he shared a morphed image with former president Barack Obama on Friday. As per the photograph, Obama is peeping through a window with binoculars as Trump posed opposite a wall.

US President Donald Trump faced sharp reaction on Twitter after he shared a morphed image with former president Barack Obama on Friday. As per the photograph, Obama is peeping through a window with binoculars as Trump posed opposite a wall. The post garnered over 103,000 likes and was retweeted nearly 29,000 times so far. However, the US president got a lot of angry reactions from the Twitteratis and some even hailed Obama. do you have any idea just how ridiculous you are — Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) January 24, 2020 × #DonaldTrump will always be jealous of President Obama, and will never measure up. 😳 — Jules Morgan (@glamelegance) January 24, 2020 × Has no reason to do that... 🤣 pic.twitter.com/o78WEQQJBr — Bobby’s Thoughts (@bobby_thoughts) January 24, 2020 × Really should be the other way around, Dirty Don. Obama on the inside, u the perpetual outsider. Always looking in. Jealous. Feeling insecure & inadequate. Wanting to be "in" but knowing you never will be. Bc you're ignorant. Incompetent. A fraud. Easily exposed. Scared. #Trump — Andy Ostroy (@AndyOstroy) January 24, 2020 × Some users also shared contrary views. You are the BEST, sir! pic.twitter.com/HVafo7KTIx — Rep. Steven Smith 🇺🇸 (@RepStevenSmith) January 24, 2020 × Journalists right now furiously writing articles claiming this is a DaNgErOuS dOcToReD ImAgE!!! pic.twitter.com/18Tlto6Lyn — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) January 24, 2020 ×

Netizens furious after Donald Trump shares morphed image with Barack Obama

<p>Water sources used by nearly a third of Americans will no longer have pollution safeguards after the Trump administration completed its rollback of environmental measures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalised a move that removes millions of miles of streams and around 50 per cent of America’s wetlands from federal oversight, which will potentially give a free hand to pesticides and other pollutants be dumped without penalty, reported Guardian.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tears-into-environmental-doom-mongers-at-davos-forum-275841">Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum</a></strong></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump has long targeted his predecessor Barack Obama for clean water protections measures, calling it a “very destructive and horrible rule”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has been backed by farming groups, ranchers, who assert the so-called “Water of the United States” (Wotus) rule impinged upon landowners’ rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the EPA staff has expressed disappointment over the move.</p>

<p>“The new rule is scientifically indefensible and socially unjust,” said Betsy Southerland, was scientific director of the EPA’s office for three decades, reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The industry groups who were promised by the Trump administration to revoke the law welcomed the move.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With this move, the major rivers such as the Mississippi River and Colorado will remain protected but impositions from short-lived streams and wetlands have been lifted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Environmental groups warn that nearly 75 endangered species dependent on temporary streams will be paralysed from this decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Trump claimed at the Davos summit that the US has “among the cleanest air and drinking water on Earth”. But, more than 100 environmental rules have been dismantled during Trump's presidency.&nbsp;</p>


Water sources used by nearly a third of Americans will no longer have pollution safeguards after the Trump administration completed its rollback of environmental measures.

Water sources used by nearly a third of Americans will no longer have pollution safeguards after the Trump administration completed its rollback of environmental measures. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalised a move that removes millions of miles of streams and around 50 per cent of America’s wetlands from federal oversight, which will potentially give a free hand to pesticides and other pollutants be dumped without penalty, reported Guardian. Also read: Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum US President Donald Trump has long targeted his predecessor Barack Obama for clean water protections measures, calling it a “very destructive and horrible rule”. Trump has been backed by farming groups, ranchers, who assert the so-called “Water of the United States” (Wotus) rule impinged upon landowners’ rights. However, the EPA staff has expressed disappointment over the move. “The new rule is scientifically indefensible and socially unjust,” said Betsy Southerland, was scientific director of the EPA’s office for three decades, reported. The industry groups who were promised by the Trump administration to revoke the law welcomed the move. With this move, the major rivers such as the Mississippi River and Colorado will remain protected but impositions from short-lived streams and wetlands have been lifted. Environmental groups warn that nearly 75 endangered species dependent on temporary streams will be paralysed from this decision. Recently, Trump claimed at the Davos summit that the US has “among the cleanest air and drinking water on Earth”. But, more than 100 environmental rules have been dismantled during Trump's presidency.

Trump administration rolls back law preventing pollution in drinking water sources

January 20 in history: First African-American sworn-in as US President, Hong Kong ceded to Great Britain, and lots more!

<p><strong>By Sarah Burns</strong></p>

<p>To many observers, President Donald Trump’s decision to kill a senior Iranian general is yet another example of his unique impetuousness and determination to go it alone in his foreign policy. Congress has begun to take steps to reel in Trump’s independence.</p>

<p>There are important similarities between Trump’s action and the decision by President Barack Obama to attack Libya in 2011.</p>

<p>Both acted unilaterally without much apparent concern for Congress’ role in military actions, a topic I discuss in my recent book, “The Politics of War Powers.”</p>

<p>But there are some pretty significant differences, too.</p>

<p><strong>Congressional power</strong></p>

<p>The Constitution reserves for Congress the power to declare war. However, after World War II, several presidents – including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon – initiated military operations without congressional approval. They claimed that they could take military action short of actual war through their constitutional capacity as commander-in-chief of the military. Often they also said they needed to support UN or NATO allies who were using force.</p>

<p>By 1973, Congress wanted to reclaim its authority. Over President Nixon’s veto, bipartisan supermajorities passed the War Powers Resolution, requiring presidents to get congressional permission in advance of military action that goes beyond defending against an actual attack.</p>

<p>There are two loopholes, though: If the president does take unilateral action, he must inform Congress within 48 hours. And the president can initiate and carry out military operations for up to 90 days even without congressional approval.</p>

<p><strong>Obama attacks Libya and Congress wags a finger</strong><br />
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In 2011, the Arab Spring movement saw citizens across North Africa and the Middle East call on authoritarian regimes to become more democratic.</p>

<p>Many leaders in the region responded with violent crackdowns on protests, some of which appeared to violate the protesters’ human rights. Due to the especially violent repression in Libya, the United Nations Security Council authorized countries to take “all necessary measures” to protect the protesters there.</p>

<p>Without informing or consulting Congress, as the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution require, Obama launched airstrikes against Libyan armed forces on March 19, 2011, alongside NATO allies. Two days later, the president formally informed Congress of his action.</p>

<p>Only a few hawkish Republicans supported the president’s unilateral action. Most Republicans criticized the move. Sens. Richard Lugar and Rand Paul decried Obama’s actions as unconstitutional, claiming he had encroached on legislators’ war powers. Michigan Congressman Justin Amash said, “When there is no imminent threat to our country, he cannot launch strikes without authorisation from the American people, through our elected representatives in Congress.”</p>

<p>Some Democrats also criticised Obama’s action. Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich and other liberal Democrats went so far as to file a lawsuit against him, objecting to the use of military force without congressional approval.</p>

<p>Obama’s Cabinet members and the Pentagon coordinated with each other and NATO allies to organise the operation, but the operation took time. As the airstrikes passed the 90-day mark, Obama didn’t follow the War Powers Resolution’s requirement to pull troops out.</p>

<p>Instead, he sent a State Department lawyer, Harold Koh, to Congress to explain that their US&nbsp;military actions didn’t actually amount to the sort of “hostilities” defined by the law.</p>

<p>Koh’s testimony took a certain amount of criticism, but beyond wagging their fingers, senators did nothing to impede or authorize Obama’s actions. The House chastised Obama for failing to notify Congress, but a motion to pull all US&nbsp;forces out of Libyan action failed – with most Democrats choosing not to limit Obama’s unilateral action, even though it encroached on their legislative powers.</p>

<p><strong>Trump’s drone strike</strong><br />
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President Trump’s decision to order a lethal drone strike against Iranian Major&nbsp;General&nbsp;Qasem Soleimani on January&nbsp;3 has some similarities. They include both sudden, unilateral action by a president and sharp criticism from his political opponents.</p>

<p>But there are important differences that show how much farther Trump is willing to push the boundaries of his own individual power.</p>

<p>First, with Obama’s action, there was a humanitarian crisis and broad multilateral support. But with Trump’s killing of Soleimani, there was no U.N. resolution calling for Soleimani’s death nor a humanitarian crisis.</p>

<p>Congress had already been worried about Trump taking unilateral military action: In April 2019, Congress tried to invoke the War Powers Resolution to pull U.S. support out of Yemen.</p>

<p>And in December 2019, Congress tried to pass a defense spending bill that limited Trump’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, along with others, objected to that proposal, however, saying he favoured “flexibility” for the president. That objection won out over Congress asserting its war powers.</p>

<p>When Trump exercised that “flexibility” and ordered Soleimani killed, there was – as with Obama – a great deal of congressional criticism. But this time, it was split along partisan lines.</p>

<p>Republican Sen. Jim Risch from Idaho praised Trump’s “decisive action” and the “successful outcome.” South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham tweeted a threat to the Iranian government saying, “if you want more, you will get more.”</p>

<p>Conversely, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi worried that Trump’s action “risks provoking further dangerous escalation of violence.” Democrats demanded Trump consult with Congress and called on their fellow legislators to reassert their authority under the War Powers Resolution.</p>

<p>The Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution that would limit Trump’s ability to fight against Iran. It is unlikely to make it through the Republican-controlled Senate.</p>

<p><strong>A new view of presidential power</strong></p>

<p>Trump’s unilateral action stands out from his predecessors’ in part because of his apparent disregard for congressional power.</p>

<p>A week after the killing of Soleimani, Trump’s administration began to formally tell Congress about the strike on Soleimani.</p>

<p>In the meantime, the US President unilaterally decided to send troops to Kuwait. He also claimed that sending a tweet about military force could serve as a formal notification of Congress.</p>

<p>Trump has claimed various authorities for the drone strike, including a 2002 law authorising the president – then George W Bush – to use military force in Iraq.</p>

<p>Trump has also said he acted against Soleimani to stop “imminent and sinister attacks on American diplomats and military personnel,” a justification that isn’t allowed under the War Powers Resolution, which only authorizes a response to an actual attack after it happens.</p>

<p><strong>Public opinion may be a factor</strong></p>

<p>With Congress bitterly divided along partisan lines, it’s clear the majority of senators – Republicans – will have veto power over any congressional effort to check Trump’s actions. If lawmakers do nothing, Congress will have effectively ceded its war powers to the president. If the dispute goes deeper, the Supreme Court would likely avoid getting involved, because it’s a dispute between the other two branches about their respective claims to constitutional powers.</p>

<p>The only remaining check would be a popular opinion, which can rise and fall as national security crises unfold. But Trump’s popularity is unusually stable, leaving him free to act with the confidence that his base won’t abandon him.</p>

<p>The executive branch will continue to determine the course of action with Iran. On January 8, Trump himself told the nation, “As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” Without congressional restraint, what that means – and how he carries out that promise – rests entirely in Trump’s hands.</p>

<p><em>(Sarah Burns is Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology)</em></p>

<p><em>(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/trump-like-obama-tests-the-limits-of-presidential-war-powers-129528">original article</a>)</em></p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp;</em></p>

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By Sarah Burns To many observers, President Donald Trump’s decision to kill a senior Iranian general is yet another example of his unique impetuousness and determination to go it alone in his foreign policy.

By Sarah Burns To many observers, President Donald Trump’s decision to kill a senior Iranian general is yet another example of his unique impetuousness and determination to go it alone in his foreign policy. Congress has begun to take steps to reel in Trump’s independence. There are important similarities between Trump’s action and the decision by President Barack Obama to attack Libya in 2011. Both acted unilaterally without much apparent concern for Congress’ role in military actions, a topic I discuss in my recent book, “The Politics of War Powers.” But there are some pretty significant differences, too. Congressional power The Constitution reserves for Congress the power to declare war. However, after World War II, several presidents – including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon – initiated military operations without congressional approval. They claimed that they could take military action short of actual war through their constitutional capacity as commander-in-chief of the military. Often they also said they needed to support UN or NATO allies who were using force. By 1973, Congress wanted to reclaim its authority. Over President Nixon’s veto, bipartisan supermajorities passed the War Powers Resolution, requiring presidents to get congressional permission in advance of military action that goes beyond defending against an actual attack. There are two loopholes, though: If the president does take unilateral action, he must inform Congress within 48 hours. And the president can initiate and carry out military operations for up to 90 days even without congressional approval. Obama attacks Libya and Congress wags a finger In 2011, the Arab Spring movement saw citizens across North Africa and the Middle East call on authoritarian regimes to become more democratic. Many leaders in the region responded with violent crackdowns on protests, some of which appeared to violate the protesters’ human rights. Due to the especially violent repression in Libya, the United Nations Security Council authorized countries to take “all necessary measures” to protect the protesters there. Without informing or consulting Congress, as the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution require, Obama launched airstrikes against Libyan armed forces on March 19, 2011, alongside NATO allies. Two days later, the president formally informed Congress of his action. Only a few hawkish Republicans supported the president’s unilateral action. Most Republicans criticized the move. Sens. Richard Lugar and Rand Paul decried Obama’s actions as unconstitutional, claiming he had encroached on legislators’ war powers. Michigan Congressman Justin Amash said, “When there is no imminent threat to our country, he cannot launch strikes without authorisation from the American people, through our elected representatives in Congress.” Some Democrats also criticised Obama’s action. Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich and other liberal Democrats went so far as to file a lawsuit against him, objecting to the use of military force without congressional approval. Obama’s Cabinet members and the Pentagon coordinated with each other and NATO allies to organise the operation, but the operation took time. As the airstrikes passed the 90-day mark, Obama didn’t follow the War Powers Resolution’s requirement to pull troops out. Instead, he sent a State Department lawyer, Harold Koh, to Congress to explain that their US military actions didn’t actually amount to the sort of “hostilities” defined by the law. Koh’s testimony took a certain amount of criticism, but beyond wagging their fingers, senators did nothing to impede or authorize Obama’s actions. The House chastised Obama for failing to notify Congress, but a motion to pull all US forces out of Libyan action failed – with most Democrats choosing not to limit Obama’s unilateral action, even though it encroached on their legislative powers. Trump’s drone strike President Trump’s decision to order a lethal drone strike against Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani on January 3 has some similarities. They include both sudden, unilateral action by a president and sharp criticism from his political opponents. But there are important differences that show how much farther Trump is willing to push the boundaries of his own individual power. First, with Obama’s action, there was a humanitarian crisis and broad multilateral support. But with Trump’s killing of Soleimani, there was no U.N. resolution calling for Soleimani’s death nor a humanitarian crisis. Congress had already been worried about Trump taking unilateral military action: In April 2019, Congress tried to invoke the War Powers Resolution to pull U.S. support out of Yemen. And in December 2019, Congress tried to pass a defense spending bill that limited Trump’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, along with others, objected to that proposal, however, saying he favoured “flexibility” for the president. That objection won out over Congress asserting its war powers. When Trump exercised that “flexibility” and ordered Soleimani killed, there was – as with Obama – a great deal of congressional criticism. But this time, it was split along partisan lines. Republican Sen. Jim Risch from Idaho praised Trump’s “decisive action” and the “successful outcome.” South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham tweeted a threat to the Iranian government saying, “if you want more, you will get more.” Conversely, Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi worried that Trump’s action “risks provoking further dangerous escalation of violence.” Democrats demanded Trump consult with Congress and called on their fellow legislators to reassert their authority under the War Powers Resolution. The Democratic-controlled House has approved a resolution that would limit Trump’s ability to fight against Iran. It is unlikely to make it through the Republican-controlled Senate. A new view of presidential power Trump’s unilateral action stands out from his predecessors’ in part because of his apparent disregard for congressional power. A week after the killing of Soleimani, Trump’s administration began to formally tell Congress about the strike on Soleimani. In the meantime, the US President unilaterally decided to send troops to Kuwait. He also claimed that sending a tweet about military force could serve as a formal notification of Congress. Trump has claimed various authorities for the drone strike, including a 2002 law authorising the president – then George W Bush – to use military force in Iraq. Trump has also said he acted against Soleimani to stop “imminent and sinister attacks on American diplomats and military personnel,” a justification that isn’t allowed under the War Powers Resolution, which only authorizes a response to an actual attack after it happens. Public opinion may be a factor With Congress bitterly divided along partisan lines, it’s clear the majority of senators – Republicans – will have veto power over any congressional effort to check Trump’s actions. If lawmakers do nothing, Congress will have effectively ceded its war powers to the president. If the dispute goes deeper, the Supreme Court would likely avoid getting involved, because it’s a dispute between the other two branches about their respective claims to constitutional powers. The only remaining check would be a popular opinion, which can rise and fall as national security crises unfold. But Trump’s popularity is unusually stable, leaving him free to act with the confidence that his base won’t abandon him. The executive branch will continue to determine the course of action with Iran. On January 8, Trump himself told the nation, “As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” Without congressional restraint, what that means – and how he carries out that promise – rests entirely in Trump’s hands. (Sarah Burns is Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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