Thursday, November 5, 2009

Politics

Test Your Knowledge

U.S. President Harry S. Truman holds up an Election Day edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, which, based on early results, mistakenly announced "Dewey Defeats Truman" on November 4, 1948. The president told well-wishers at St. Louis' Union Station, "That is one for the books!"

Landslides and Cliffhangers

How close was Harry Truman's victory over Thomas Dewey? Who was the last to win despite winning fewer states? Who won with 525 electoral votes, the most in history?

Healthcare Reform

Joan Korman and Dawn Tabrizi protest government managed healthcare in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on August 6, 2009.

Photos: Town Hall Meetings Erupt in Anger

People across the nation rally for and against healthcare reform.

The Supreme Court

Day two of testimony during Sonia Sotomayor's Senate confirmation hearing.

Sotomayor's 13 Most Notable Decisions

Examine judge Sotomayor's rulings on major cases.

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)

The Obamas Behind the Scenes

Get an inside look at life in the White House.

Special Report

President Barack Obama receives applause while standing next to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.

Congressional Friends (and Foes)

Who are Obama's five most loyal allies? Who are his five top enemies?

Special Report

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?

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.

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.

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.

Obama's Honeymoon is Over

One year after Obama won the presidency, many are questioning him on the economy and Afghanistan.

    The Year of Catholic Politics?

    The victors in yesterday's two big races are Catholics, continuing a yearlong trend.

      Heye: Blue Dog on Dems' Internal Conflicts

      It's all about the independents in 2010.

        Deepak Chopra Worries About Obama

        The spiritual healer thinks President Obama is grounded but susceptible to political pressures.

          Roff: More Pessimism About Afghanistan

          Fewer Americans believe that the mission will be a success.

            CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality

            Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births

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              Quizzes

              Nancy Pelosi.

              The House of Representatives

              Test your knowledge of the larger chamber of Congress.



              Vice President Joe Biden.

              Vice President Joe Biden

              How much do you know about the vice president of the United States?



              George and Martha Washington

              First Ladies

              Test your knowledge of presidential spouses.



              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.

              Washington Whispers

              Washington Whispers

              Huckabee Disses 3rd Parties--Take That, Palin

              Likely 2012 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says GOP should fight out its politics in primaries.

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