Obama transition

Obama Fest: An Inauguration to Remember

Katherine Skiba — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:37:00 EST

A spectacle of precision, marred only by one memorably flubbed line, for President Barack Obama.

Barack Obama Becomes 44th President With a Call for 'Remaking America'

Kenneth T. Walsh — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:53:00 EST

Unprecedented crowds throng the National Mall to celebrate the first African-American president.

Barack Obama Faces Historically High Expectations as President

Amanda Ruggeri — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:57:00 EST

A whopping 83 percent of Americans approve of how Obama has handled the transition.

Americans Engaged in Transition to Barack Obama Administration

U.S. News Staff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:39:00 EST

Two thirds of Americans can name one Obama appointee; 43 percent could name a Bush pick in 2001.

Barack Obama's Inauguration Is One for the History Books

Kenneth T. Walsh — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:33:00 EST

With the theme "a new birth of freedom," Obama has modeled his inauguration after Abraham Lincoln's.

Holder Signals Sharp Shifts From Bush Years on Torture, Guantánamo Bay, and Executive Power

Amanda Ruggeri — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:14:00 EST

Obama's attorney general nominee tells Dems that waterboarding is torture, defends Rich pardon to GOP.

Liberals and Evangelicals Unite to Advise Obama

Dan Gilgoff — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:24:00 EST

Evangelicals and liberals have drafted new policies on culture war issues for the president-elect.

What Pollsters Say About Obama and His Economic Stimulus Plans

Kenneth T. Walsh — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:35:00 EST

Americans support the president-elect, while the GOP has credibility problems on economic issues.

EPA Nominee Jackson Under Pressure From Democrats to Rejuvenate Environmental Agency

Kent Garber — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:49:00 EST

Republicans warn her against overreaching, but Democrats want Jackson to reverse Bush legacy at EPA.

Hillary Clinton Discusses Obama Team's National Security Priorities

Thomas Omestad — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:24:00 EST

Topping the list: Iraq, Afghanistan, and nuclear arms control.

Chu Quizzed Mostly on Nuclear Issues During Hearing for Energy Post

Kent Garber — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:32:00 EST

The Nobel Prize-winning scientist said he is committed to accelerating the construction of new plants.

Obama's Education Secretary Pick Gets Ready for Confirmation

Eddy Ramírez — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:54:00 EST

Arne Duncan will likely sail through Senate confirmation hearing.

From Arizona Governor to Homeland Security Chief

Justin Ewers — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:19:00 EST

Gov. Janet Napolitano prepares to join Obama's team.

After Rick Warren Flap, Gay Activists Cheer Obama's Invite of Gene Robinson

Dan Gilgoff — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:40:00 EST

Gay-rights groups are relieved that Obama included the gay Episcopal bishop in inaugural festivities.

Senate Republicans' Warning to the Democratic Leaders

Paul Bedard — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:44:00 EST

GOP fears being sidelined in the planning for economic rescue measures.

Feinstein Softens on Obama's Pick of Panetta to Lead the CIA

Justin Ewers — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:02:00 EST

The California senator now says she'll support Panetta to lead the intelligence agency.

2009 Presidential Inauguration - US News and World Report

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EST

10 Things You Didn't Know About Leon Panetta

Jennifer L. O'Shea — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:17:00 EST

Democratic sources revealed Panetta is Obama's pick to lead the CIA.

Bush and Ex-Presidents Counsel President-Elect Obama

Kenneth T. Walsh — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:06:00 EST

In a goodwill gesture, President Bush held a summit for Obama and all of the living past presidents.

Obama Transition Website Posts Faith-Based Docs. Three of them

Dan Gilgoff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:31:00 EST

The posts represent a tiny fraction of the meetings they've had with religious groups.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arne Duncan

Jennifer L. O'Shea — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:52:00 EST

Duncan is Barack Obama's pick to head the Education Department.

Faith-Based Recommendations the Obama Team Hasn't Posted

Dan Gilgoff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:37:00 EST

We have the suggestions from the religious groups Obama's been meeting with.

What Obama's Pick of Leon Panetta May Signal About the CIA

Alex Kingsbury — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST

The respected Washington figure would bring new oversight and might smooth relations with Congress.

Richardson, Blagojevich Complicate Obama's Attempts for a Smooth Transition

Kenneth T. Walsh — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST

A few bumps in the road have appeared for President-elect Obama.

Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation

Amanda Ruggeri — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:17:00 EST

The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary.