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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands as he leaves the House chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, after addressing a joint meeting of Congress in a speech opposing the imminent Iran nuclear deal. (AP/Andrew Harnik)
June 23, 2026, 10:49 am
Netanyahu can’t run the playbook he used to fight the 2015 Iran deal — and Trump knows it
Faced with Obama’s deal, the PM addressed Congress and pro-Israel groups waged a fierce battle. That effort failed, and changed times make a repeat impossible
By Ben Sales
Former US President Barack Obama talks with then-President-elect Donald Trump before the state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, on January 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
June 19, 2026, 2:12 pm
How Trump’s 14-point Iran deal compares with Obama’s 160-page nuclear agreement
MOU gives up-front sanctions relief, is light on inspection mechanism; 2015 deal that Trump scrapped, whose conditions had ‘sunset clause,’ conditioned relief on extensive checks
By Reuters and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) participate in a press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025. (Jim WATSON / AFP)
June 18, 2026, 5:06 pm
Why US presidents from both parties end up cursing Benjamin Netanyahu
Decades before Trump’s expletive-laden phone calls, Bill Clinton emerged swearing after meeting the PM; this time, amid anger over Iran war, it may be harder for him to bounce back
By Andrew Gawthorpe and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Forida, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
April 25, 2026, 3:46 pm
Trump to attend White House Correspondents Association gala after years of boycott
Journalists urge organizers of Saturday night’s event to protest Trump’s bid ‘to trample freedom of the press’ during presidency
By Helen Coster
Screen capture from video of former US president Barack Obama during an interview with commentator Brian Tyler Cohen published February 14, 2026. (X)
February 16, 2026, 3:20 pm
Shutting down buzz, Obama says no evidence aliens have made contact
Former US president clarifies he wasn’t saying he knows aliens exist during jocular interview, only that they likely do, but probably have not visited Earth
By AP
Screen capture from video of former US president Barack Obama during an interview with commentator Brian Tyler Cohen published February 14, 2026. (X)
February 15, 2026, 9:59 am
Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
In interview, former US president asserts most Americans find such behavior ‘deeply troubling,’ will hurt Republicans in midterms; denounces ‘dictatorship-like’ immigration policies
By AFP
A US C-17 sits at the Nevatim Air Base in the desert in Israel, October 13, 2023, after bringing crates of American munitions for Israel. (AP/ Lolita Baldor/ File)
February 13, 2026, 8:22 am
Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides
As PM urges ‘maximal independence’ after years of getting billions from Washington, past officials say IDF can benefit from more freedom, but shift could also destabilize region
By Nava Freiberg
US President Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama stand on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017, with first lady Melania Trump and Michelle Obama, prior to the Obama's departure to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following the presidential inauguration. (Rob Carr/Pool Photo via AP)
February 6, 2026, 8:45 pm
Trump posts, then deletes, video that includes racist depiction of Obamas as apes
White House initially rejects ‘fake outrage’ over video on US president’s Truth Social account, before blaming an unnamed staff member
By AFP and ToI Staff
L-R: Former President Barack Obama arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on January 20, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP, File); New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attends a campaign event on November 1, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images/AFP)
November 2, 2025, 3:58 am
Obama calls Mamdani, praises his campaign, offers to be ‘sounding board’ if he wins
Former US president’s call seen as ‘an important signal” of support, NY Times reports; string of Democratic leaders, though not all, have endorsed the anti-Israel frontrunner
By ToI Staff, Luke Tress and Reuters
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the end of a reception with Republican members of Congress at the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
July 23, 2025, 10:41 am
Trump alleges Obama ‘coup’ as Epstein questions mount
US president says probe of his 1st administration’s handling of sex offender was a ‘witch hunt,’ asserts predecessor tried to ‘steal’ 2016 election; Obama calls claim ‘outrageous’
By Sebastian Smith
Actor and comedian Larry David leaves Madison Square Garden after an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, February 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
July 11, 2025, 4:16 pm
Larry David teams up with the Obamas on US history comedy series
The 78-year-old creator of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ co-writes, executive produces and stars in the new sketch show produced by the former president and first lady’s Higher Ground
By Grace Gilson
The casket of former President Jimmy Carter is pictured during a state funeral at the National Cathedral, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Washington. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
January 9, 2025, 11:09 pm
At Washington Cathedral funeral, Jimmy Carter remembered for humility and service
All living successors attend service for former president, which includes eulogies from two contemporaries he outlived; Biden hails fellow 1-term Democrat for fighting ‘abuse in power’
By Bill Barrow and CHRIS MEGERIAN
Former US president Barack Obama gestures as he walks off stage after speaking on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
August 21, 2024, 8:55 am
‘Yes she can’: Obama tells cheering Democrats US ready for a Harris presidency
With the party united and the VP polling strongly, Democrats are making clear they believe they can defeat Trump as mood at DNC remains buoyant
By Gregory WALTON
Former US President Barack Obama talks with US Vice President Kamala Harris during an event about the Affordable Care Act, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
July 26, 2024, 7:54 pm
Obamas endorse Harris for president, giving her expected but crucial support
Former US president and first lady are last major Democratic Party figures to lend public support for expected nominee after Biden dropped out of race
By Bill Barrow
US President Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton participate in a fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in New York. (AP/Alex Brandon)
March 29, 2024, 8:33 am
Biden, Obama, Clinton heckled over Gaza war handling at New York fundraiser
Former presidents defend incumbent and presidential candidate from attacks, with Obama saying US leader ‘doesn’t have the luxury’ of making decisions that will please everyone
By Jeff Mason
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