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U.S. News Chief White House Correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh interviewed President Obama at the White House on Sept. 29, 2009.
Exclusive Interview: Obama 'Never 100 Percent Certain'
Obama on how he makes tough calls on Afghanistan, healthcare, the economy, and more.
Photo Galleries
President Barack Obama holds 7-month-old Matthew Ian Clark following a town hall meeting on healthcare in a hangar at Gallatin Field Airport in Belgrade, Montana. (August 14, 2009)
Behind the Scenes
Get an inside look at life in the Obama White House.
Senior adviser David Axelrod listens to President-elect Barack Obama during a news conference in Chicago.
Senior Adviser
David Axelrod
National Security Adviser-designate Ret. Marine Gen. James Jones listens as President-elect Barack Obama, not pictured, speaks at a news conference in Chicago.
National Security Adviser
Jim Jones
Former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder arriving on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Attorney General
Eric Holder
Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense, at the time of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Defense Secretary
Robert Gates
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Special Reports
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, center, is seated between President Barack Obama, left, and senior adviser David Axelrod as the U.S. delegation meets with Turkey's President Abdullah Gul and his delegation in Ankara, Turkey.
Obama's Inner Circle
Get to know Obama's closest advisers, friends, family members, and more.
President Barack Obama receives applause while standing next to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
Obama's Congressional Friends (and Foes)
Who are Obama's five most loyal allies on Capitol Hill? Who are his five top enemies?
Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi applaud as President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on February 24, 2009.
Top Power Players in Obama's Washington
Who wields the greatest influence? Who in the opposition presents the biggest challenges to Obama?
Barack Obama speaks at the National Academy of Sciences annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Obama's 12 Most Important Decisions
In his first 100 days, President Obama has been remarkably busy.
Obama bows his head during an invocation.
Obama's Top Faith Moments
Obama has embraced faith in a more visible way than any other president in recent memory.
Rick Warren
Obama's 10 Most Important Faith Leaders
Who does the president turn to for spiritual guidance?
Obama Administraion Watch
Featured Videos
History on Parade in Washington
President Barack Obama makes a joyous journey on the road to the White House.
Record Crowds Watch Obama Speech
Barack Obama becomes the nation's 44th president with a call for "remaking America."
Reflections on a Historic Day
Hundreds of thousands make a pilgrimage to the National Mall for the kickoff of inaugural festivities.
U.S. News Analysis: Obama the Leader
Editor at Large David Gergen, a White House adviser to four presidents, on the challenges ahead.
Opinion: A Historic Win
Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Jacksonville, Florida.
First Black President
Obama's win is a historic first for the United States. U.S. News asked African-American scholars and political experts for their reactions.
