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

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