Barack Obama & United States — United States Department of Justice
25 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated May 03, 2026
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Domestic
Barack Obama: Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign was the recipient of illegally funneled foreign contributions by Pras.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice was investigating Jho Low, an investigation Pras attempted to end.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Barack Obama, a former Democratic President, appeared in ads supporting United States — California's Proposition 50.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to block United States — California's new congressional district boundaries, alleging racial gerrymandering.
Nov 13, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Barack Obama: Barack Obama released Gerardo Hernández during a prisoner swap as part of an attempt to normalize relations with Cuba.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is preparing to seek an indictment against Raúl Castro, escalating tensions with Cuba.
May 15, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Barack Obama appointed James Comey as FBI director in 2013.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice has indicted James Comey for a second time, alleging he threatened Donald Trump. The department, under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, is facing accusations of political motivation and weaponizing the justice system.
Apr 28, 2026 · 142 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: The Barack Obama administration extended Temporary Protected Status for Yemen multiple times.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice was mentioned as not immediately responding to comments regarding the court's ruling.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned as the president under whom Ivo H. Daalder served, providing context for Daalder's experience.
United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice's legal counsel issued an opinion in 2020 stating that the president has exclusive authority to withdraw from treaties, which could be cited in a court challenge to a NATO withdrawal.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
Barack Obama: Barack Obama is mentioned in the context of David Petraeus's discussions with the National Security Council and James Cartwright's pardon.
Mar 24, 2025 · 39 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: During Barack Obama's presidency, a United States — United States Department of Defense policy permitted transgender people to serve openly in the military.
May 06, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Barack Obama appointed James Comey to the FBI director job four years before Donald Trump took office.
Oct 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Paula Xinis, the judge who ordered Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release, was appointed by Barack Obama, a detail highlighted by United States — United States Department of Homeland Security in its criticism.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Barack Obama was the President under whom John Brennan served as CIA director.
Apr 17, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Indira Talwani, who made a ruling against the Trump administration's immigration policies, was appointed by Barack Obama.
May 30, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Barack Obama: Jason Furman, a former top adviser to Barack Obama, commented on the investigation, stating it is 'ham-handed, counter-productive' and will set back Donald Trump's cause.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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