Obama backs Iowa Senate Democrat Josh Turek in early midterm move
Why it matters: Obama is one of the few Democrats to win Iowa in the past 25 years, giving Turek a high-profile boost in a key race.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
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#Barack Obama
Obama opens $850 million presidential center in Chicago
Why it matters: The South Side campus doubles as a museum and community hub, tying Obama's legacy to civic engagement in his hometown.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after costs hit $850 million
Why it matters: The project more than doubled from its original $350 million estimate and has fueled local fears of displacement.
Tan suits return at Obama library opening in Chicago nod
What's new: David Letterman, Stephen Colbert and Martin Nesbitt wore khaki suits, reviving the 2014 uproar over Barack Obama's outfit.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
Trump’s Iran framework opens 60-day talks on nuclear curbs and sanctions
What’s new: The interim pact front-loads oil-export waivers and could unlock billions in frozen Iranian funds before a final deal.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Obama dedicates $850 million presidential center in Chicago
What's next: The South Side campus opens to the public Friday with a museum, library branch and community spaces.
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with $850 million campus
Why it matters: The 19-acre South Side site is designed to shape new civic leaders long after Barack Obama left office.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Meta bug exposed 34,000 Instagram accounts via AI support tool
What's new: About 20,000 accounts were breached and more than 3,500 had usernames hijacked, internal documents showed.
The New York Times, The Straits Times