Monday, July 6, 2009

Politics

Obama, Harry Reid, and Mitch McConnell.

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.

10 Power Players in Obama's Washington

Who wields the most power? Which political opponent holds the most influence?

Campaign 2012

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as governor in Wasilla, Alaska.

Republicans Perplexed by Exit

Karl Rove, George Will, and Mike Huckabee are all unsure about her decision to quit.

The Supreme Court

President Barack Obama announces federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee for the Supreme Court.

Court Rules in Favor of White Firefighters

High Court ruling could make Sotomayor's confirmation process more slippery.

Photo Galleries

President Barack Obama bends over so the son of a White House staff member can pat his head during a family visit to the Oval Office. The young boy wanted to see if the president's hair felt like his own. (May 8, 2009)

The Obamas Behind the Scenes

Get an inside look at life in the White House.

Congress

Sen. Snowe leaving a press conference about the stimulus package on Capitol Hill.

Republican Moderates: A Vanishing Breed

The dwindling Republican moderates face a lonely future in the Senate.

Special Report

Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., left, talks with then-Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill. in Chicago. Barack Obama's fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, the hard-charging No. 3 Democrat in the House, has accepted the job White House chief of staff, Democratic officials said Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.

Obama's Inner Circle

Presidents don't run the country alone. Get to know the people who make up Barack Obama's inner circle.

Fuel Efficiency

Electric hybrid cars are plugged in to charge during a demonstration of the vehicles in Seattle.

Obama Proposes Strict Emissions Limits

The president's proposal would require vehicles to get 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016.

Special Report

15th President James Buchanan

The 10 Worst Presidents

U.S. News has averaged the results of five polls to compile a list of the worst presidents.

Swine Flu

An outbreak of deadly swine flu in Mexico and the United States has raised the specter of a new virus.

Swine Flu Has Washington Fighting Over Pork

Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses.

George W. Bush's Legacy

President Bush makes remarks on the transition, at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, as Vice President Dick Cheney looks on.

Cheney: Bush's Right-Hand Man

Cheney pushed Bush to expand his powers.

6 Surprises From Obama's 'Catholic' Intervie

The president spent 45 minutes with Catholic reporters in advance of his first meeting with the pope.

    Obama, Medvedev Agree to Limit Warheads

    The announcement followed hours of talks at the Kremlin.

      Erbe: Bipartisanship Won't Help Healthcare Reform

      Obama needs to lead more and rely on nonexistent bipartisanship less.

        Voters Want Answers

        In the Whispers poll, voters were also irritated with Obama's use of a teleprompter.

          Dissed, Hawaii Does the Shaka

          Sen. Daniel Akaka says Obama is unmistakably Hawaiian.

            Zuckerman: Engagement Has Only Benefited Iran So Far

            The U.S. is still waiting for the emboldened mullahs to unclench their fists.

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              Quizzes

              Nancy Pelosi.

              The House of Representatives

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              Vice President Joe Biden.

              Vice President Joe Biden

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              George and Martha Washington

              First Ladies

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              First Dog Bo Obama

              Presidential Pets

              Get to know the furry (and scaly) members of the first family.



              An Air Force presidential airplane flies over the Statue of Liberty on April 27, 2009.

              Air Force One

              Test your knowledge of the president's private plane.

              Your Photos

              President Barack Obama speaks about combat troop level reductions in Iraq as he addresses military personnel at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

              Obama in Your Town

              Has the president visited your town? Send your photos to obamaphotos@usnews.com, and we'll post our favorites online.

              Courtesy Greg Meinert

              Thousands cheer as Obama becomes the 44th president.

              Your Inauguration Photos

              Thanks for sending us such great shots from this historic event.


              A baby kissing an Obama poster for Washington Whispers.

              Your Campaign Photos

              We asked to see your personal election pictures and you delivered.

              Bonnie Erbe

              Bonnie Erbe

              GOP Attacks on Sotomayor Could Alienate Women

              As if the GOP could afford to alienate another group of voters right now.

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