Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics.

Sasha Obama grew up in the most public of spotlights, but Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's daughter has been leading as normal a life as possible since moving out of the White House.

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When the president’s job approval is below, the average loss of seats is 32.” Trump’s overall approval rating sits at 40 ...