Inauguration
Obama’s address censored in China
For China's notoriously conservative propaganda czars, the decision to allow President Obama's inauguration speech to be beamed live into the nation's homes was bold. It backfired as soon as Mr. Obama said the C-word — communism.
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By Jon Ward and Christina Bellantoni
President Obama froze the pay of White House officials making more than $100,000, imposed a gift ban on political appointees in his administration and issued an order changing lobbyists' access to government jobs.
SharesBiden gaffe comes at Roberts’ expense
By Jon Ward
During his first full day in office, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. made a jarring verbal gaffe, shooting a public dig at the chief justice of the United States that left President Obama grim-faced.
SharesKennedy released from hospital
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was released from the hospital on Wednesday morning after suffering a seizure during an inaugural luncheon.
SharesObamas attend prayer service
President Obama, the inaugural oratory and partying behind him, got down to business Wednesday, including attendance at a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral with his wife, Michelle.
SharesDick Heller: Oval Office realizes a net gain
By Dick Heller
No matter what other changes President Barack Obama brings to the District and the nation, one appears certain.
SharesWASHINGTON: Barack next step in long journey
Before Barack, there was Martin. And before Martin, there was Frederick, and Sojourner and Harriet and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. Even more unsung, were the countless, nameless foot soldiers in the bloodstained battle singing "O, Freedom," which brings us to this unimaginable day.
SharesObama takes charge
By David R. Sands and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Barack Hussein Obama became the nation's first black president on Tuesday, beckoning Americans to move beyond divisive politics and a "collective failure to make hard choices." Now Wednesday, the real work begins.
SharesANALYSIS: A new era of hope, and delivering on promises
What an experience in history. The presidential inauguration of Barack Obama was truly one of the defining moments of our time. It represented change and hope, and it somberly reminded us of the crises we are experiencing as a nation.
SharesLawmakers, celebrities up front, center
From the best seats in the house, Barack Obama's inauguration proved to be a mix of serious reflection and fraternity-like ribbing with a dash of celebrity gazing.
SharesObama girls’ debut on world stage marked by poise, grace
A million or more people packed onto the Mall, listening raptly to her father give his inaugural address.
SharesObama speech ‘captured the moment in history’
By Jon Ward
It was a speech marked for history before a word was uttered.
SharesInauguration crowds drive some indoors to view history
Thousands of people came to the capital for the inauguration wanting to be able to say "I was there" for the historic moment. But "there" - even for many ticket holders - ended up being in front of a television screen a few blocks away from the Capitol.
SharesMedia unleash round-the-clock Obama-mania
President Obama's inauguration became a dream come true for the media, which often are all dressed up with nowhere to go.
SharesPotential inauguration threat prompted alert
A peaceful transition of power came with unprecedented security Tuesday and not just on the Mall, but behind closed doors where federal law enforcement officials evaluated potential terrorist threats from radical Somalis as President Obama was sworn into office.
SharesExcited Texas crowd greets Bush
Waving cardboard red, white and blue "W''s, thousands gathered in Midland's town square Tuesday to welcome former President George W. Bush and his wife to their post-presidential home in Texas.
SharesGetting around relatively smooth
By Tom LoBianco
Despite an estimate by federal authorities of a record crowd of 2 million for President Obama's inauguration, and a car crash that stalled I-95 north of Washington, transportation problems were relatively few Tuesday morning.
SharesObama greets parade crowd outside limo
To rousing cheers, newly inaugurated President Barack Obama has stepped out of his limousine to greet part of the enthusiastic crowd that has lined the route of his inaugural parade.
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