President Obama, Chief of Staff Emanuel, and Senior Adviser Axelrod.
Obama's Inner Circle
Presidents don't run the country alone. Get to know the people who make up Barack Obama's team.
Religion
Obama bows his head during an invocation.
10 Important Obama Faith Moments
Obama has embraced faith in a more visible way than any other president in recent memory. Here are the 10 most important "faith moments" of his first 100 days.
History
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.
10 Things You Didn't Know About...
Kal Penn
Kal Penn
Penn takes a job in the Obama administration as a liaison to Asian-American groups.
The Economy
10 Winners in the Recession
The recession is hurting many families across the country, but there are a few bright spots.
IRAQ
Obama speaks to military personnel at Camp Victory in Baghdad during a surprise stop in Iraq.
On Iraq Visit, Obama Focuses on Drawdown Plan
Obama lands in Baghdad after a spate of deadly bombings shakes the Iraqi capital.
Energy and the Environment
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu.
8 Top Washington Players
The most influential environmental and energy policymakers in the Obama era.
5 New Faces in Congress
Alaska Sen.-elect Mark Begich speaks during a meeting on Capitol Hill.
Alaska's Giant-Slayer
Beating Ted Stevens, Begich became Alaska's first Democrat in Congress since 1981.
George W. Bush
President George Bush holds his last press conference in the White House briefing room on January 12, 2009.
A "Truth Commission" on Bush-Era Misdeeds?
The focus would be on alleged detainee torture, domestic surveillance and other Bush-era secrets.
The RNC
RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Extreme Makeover: GOP Edition
Michael Steele and the rest of the GOP are in a fix in the Obama era.
Stimulus Watch
President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, DC.
Why the Stimulus Win Is a Big Deal for Obama
Victory gives his entire agenda a lift, while the GOP take a hit in public opinion polls.
Special Report
Nuclear Weapons for All?
As Obama takes office, he will face challenges from Iran, North Korea to the nonproliferation system.
Special Report
The World Obama Inherits
A Perilous World's Urgent Demands
Special Report
50 Ways 2009 promo
50 Ways to Improve Your Life
Quiz: Presidential Pets
Test your knowledge of the furry (and sometimes scaly) members of the first family.
Democrats Hit the GOP as "the Party of No"
At Obama's 100-day mark, supporters blast Republicans for opposing his initiatives.
Bankruptcy Looms for Chrysler and GM
Ford posts a big loss but says it has the cash, for now, to keep going.
Why Obama Faces Grumbling From the Left
Some of his actions have unsettled liberals, but it's the economy that could undermine Obama's support.
Answers: Presidential Pets
Test your knowledge of the furry (and sometimes scaly) members of the first family.
