In January 2026, the former first lady encouraged people to be more intentional about supporting designers of color.

Barack and Michelle Obama condemned the ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota and mourned the shooting death of VA nurse Alex Pretti via a lengthy statement shared online Sunday. "This has to stop," the former president and first lady insisted.

The former first lady stopped by the “Call Her Daddy” podcast to chat with host Alex Cooper about a wide-range of topics, including being a mom to two daughters. The attorney and author shares 27-year-old Malia Obama and 24-year-old Sasha Obama with her husband, former President Barack Obama.

'The Office' alum also got a special video message from the former first lady's brother

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is breaking with former First Lady Michelle Obama on a hot-button issue. Whitmer, who is seen as a potential Democratic Party candidate for president, said she disagrees with Obama that America isn’t ready to elect a female commander-in-chief, The Hill reported.

Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she would "actively work against" Barack Obama running for a hypothetical third term, emphasizing the need for new leadership in politics.

Michelle Obama was asked "hypothetically, do you think your husband would consider running?"

Barack and Michelle Obama released a strong-worded joint statement Sunday, breaking their silence on the killing of Alex Pretti, making one thing clear ... "This has to stop."

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said she believes the U.S. is “ready for a woman president,” directly contrasting comments made by former first lady Michelle Obama. During her book tour last fall,

From oddly bright colors to strange patterns or silhouettes, some of former first lady Michelle Obama's leg-baring looks left something to be desired.