Katherine Skiba
Staff Writer
Obama's Friends and Foes in Congress
The president's bold agenda faces cheers—and jeers—from Capitol Hill.
June 19, 2009
Republican Moderates: A Vanishing Breed
The dwindling Republican moderates face a lonely future in the Senate.
June 1, 2009
A Grand Debut for the First Lady
The First Lady has captured hearts and minds as the world's newest A-lister.
May 27, 2009
Valerie Jarrett on First Lady Michelle Obama
The senior adviser to the president says Michelle Obama wants her legacy to be making a difference.
May 27, 2009
Specter's Shock to the System
Some Republicans spin Specter's exit as a boost for the party.
May 5, 2009
Specter's Surprise Move: Become a Democrat
Only a few weeks ago, the moderate senator insisted in an interview, "I am a Republican."
April 28, 2009
Eric Cantor Is Plotting the GOP's Comeback
The No. 2 Republican in the House wants to make the minority more than 'the party of no.'
April 16, 2009
D.C. Going to the Dogs
Add Sen. Kent Conrad and his wife, Lucy, to the list of new dog owners.
April 8, 2009
Obama (Largely) Gets His Budget
Some of the president's key initiatives still face challenges in Congress.
April 6, 2009
Budget Battle Showdown in Congress
Republicans take aim at Obama's budget ahead of key votes and even some Dems cringe at the price tag.
March 30, 2009