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No Seat for Burris in the Senate

11 hours 19 min ago

Obama's appointed Senate successor and his lawyer say they'll weigh options.

Jake Tapper Examines the Stimulus Plan

12 hours 7 min ago

Obama goes over the final details of his plan before presenting it to Congress.

Roland Burris in Washington

13 hours 13 min ago

The Illinois politician attempts to take his Senate seat.

Burris: Ready to 'Take My Seat'

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 00:09

Roland Burris: "I am the junior senator according to every law book."

Obama: 'Joe You're Hot'

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 00:01

President-elect Obama jokes with VP-elect Biden about his good looks.

Richardson Withdraws Cabinet Nomination

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 23:43

Gov. Richardson holds a press conference to explain why he's stepping aside.

Bush: Israel Justified in Protecting Itself

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 20:04

President Bush: "The situation now taking place in Gaza was caused by Hamas."

Obama Visits Hill to Discuss Economic Plan

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 17:43

President-elect Obama sits down with House Speaker Pelosi to talk economic woes.

First Day of School for Obama Girls

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 16:36

Day one begins for Malia and Sasha in their new school.

Jake Tapper on Obama's D.C. Arrival

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 12:51

The president-elect will talk with party leaders about the stimulus package.

Obama's Favorite Chicago Haunts

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 14:24

A look at what the president-elect is leaving behind as he moves to Washington.

What Challenges Does Obama Face in 2009?

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 14:14

Matthew Dowd and Cokie Roberts discuss the president-elect's potential moves.

The Minnesota Recount

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 20:31

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie discusses how his recount is not like Florida.

Roland Burris: In His Own Words

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 16:34

The little-known Illinois politician discusses being named to the Senate.

Hot Air in the Windy City

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 15:29

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Clarence Page discusses Chicago politics.

Blagojevich Makes His Pick

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 13:17

In an act of defiance the Illinois governor appoints his Senate pick.

Blago Appoints Burris to Senate

Tue, 12/30/2008 - 21:27

Gov. Blagojevich grants former AG Roland Burris a Senate seat amid scandal

Caroline Kennedy Takes Center Stage

Mon, 12/29/2008 - 15:38

JFK's daughter explains why she's qualified to fill Clinton's Senate seat.

Obama Camp's Blago Report Released

Wed, 12/24/2008 - 16:06

Report finds was no improper contact between Obama camp and the governor.

Biden: Report Will Confirm What Obama's Said

Tue, 12/23/2008 - 21:00

The vice-president-elect fields questions after meeting with the economic team.