The first daughter is growing up fast. 17-year-old Malia Obama is graduating high school today in Washington D.C.

POTUS granted 42 federal prisoners clemency, most of who were incarcerated on drug charges.

Nestled in D.C.'s Kalorama neighborhood, their 8,200-square-foot, four-story brick home has nine bedrooms, a wine cellar and an amazing garden.

One of the biggest trending songs made its way to the White House. Well Kinda….. Desiigner’s hit song “Panda” just got a bit more swag thanks to President Barack Obama & someone else who has wayyyyyy to much time on their hands. Check out the hilarious remix below… Follow me on Twitter||Instagram||Facebook @PersiaNicole

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During Wednesday's edition of NewsOne Now, hip-hop artist and activist Jasiri X spoke with Roland Martin about Cannon's "Too Broke To Vote" video that has caused quite a stir on social media and sparked a heated debate over the virtues of voting.

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress. If confirmed Dr. Hayden would be the first woman and first African-American to serve in the post, as mentioned in a press release issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary. President Obama issued a […]

Since the death of controversial U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia last week, the matter has become a political football and an all-out partisan tug-of-war. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are speaking out against the GOP’s aims to obstruct President Barack Obama appointing a nominee to occupy Scalia’s former seat saying that their actions are […]

Drake may be able to come for Meek Mill but ummm don’t come for President Obama!  A few weeks ago a video was released of Barack Obama said that Kendrick would win a battle against Drake because the lyrics in his last album were “outstanding (which is very true papa O”). Well his words didn’t sit […]

A day after Sarah Palin endorsed businessman Donald Trump, she apparently blamed President Barack Obama for her eldest son's domestic violence woes.

If Drake and Kendrick Lamar ever decided to battle it out who do you think would win? Well President Barack Obama says that Kendrick would win hands down! Follow me on Twitter||Instagram||Facebook @PersiaNicole