In his first big test as Republican whip, Rep. Eric I. Cantor of Virginia succeeded in uniting House Republicans in 100 percent opposition to Wednesday’s $819 billion economic stimulus bill.

President Barack Obama is singing the praises of newly passed legislation making it easier for workers to sue for discrimination on the job.

Iraqi’s Prime Minister is urging his country’s military preparations to come to an end.

Declaring that he will reverse America’s dependence on foreign oil, President Obama Monday reversed some Bush energy polices and pushed for billions in environmental spending. 

New residents aren’t the only change for the White House today.  The official website of the White House got a makeover - right about the time President Obama was taking his oath.

The remarks of President Barack Obama during his inaugural address.

Obama takes oath of office. 

With hours to go now until inauguration…it’s down to the wire in the nation’s capitol.

Two former U.S. Border Patrol agents are expected to be released from prison within the next two months, now that President Bush has commuted their sentences.

President-elect Barack Obama is appealing to the nation that he will soon lead to honor slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King by making a commitment to serve others.

Bacardi plans to commemorate the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama by draping the seven-story facade of its U.S. headquarters in downtown Miami with an American flag.

The 43rd president delivered his farewell address to the country Thursday night.

Despite initally being rejected by fellow Democrats in the Senate, Roland Burris is now officially a U.S. Senator.

Congress is mulling a proposal to pay people to get rid of old gas guzzlers.  It’s called the “Cash for Clunkers” program.

More details are emerging about President-elect Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan, which now has a pricetag of $825 billion.

Illinois Senators have taken the first steps in the proceedings to decide whether Gov. Rod Blagojevich is thrown out of office.

As Barack Obama plans his first 100 days as president, he has looked for inspiration to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who raced through his early days in office, spurring Congress to act.

With the bridges and most of the roads in our nation’s capital closed during the presidential inauguration, many people are trying to find a way into the city on the big day. Now a Virginia-based company is offering a unique solution:  take a water taxi.

After a 30 minute meeting between his attorneys and Senate Democratic leaders, it now looks like Roland Burris has the OK from Capitol Hill to take the job.

The massive effort is underway to prepare for what could be well over a million visitors in the nation’s capitol…for Barack Obama’s inauguration next week. 

The hardest working 10-year-old in the news business just learned that its all paying off.  The Presidential Inaugural Committee has been following Florida fifth-grader Damon Weaver’s quest to cover the inauguration as a correspondent.

President Bush holds final news conference of presidency. Hear his comments to the press. 

The Illinois House has voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an unprecedented step in state history.

Want a guaranteed seat along Pennsylvania Avenue so you can wave to Barack Obama after he takes the oath of office Jan. 20? The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that 5,000 tickets for the Inaugural Parade will go on sale to the public through Ticketmaster at 1 p.m. today for $25 each.

The Illinois House has convened and is debating whether to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.  Blagojevich was arrested Dec. 9 on federal charges that include allegations he schemed sell off President-elect Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat.

President-elect Barack Obama introduced Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine as the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday, saying the two men share a “pragmatic progressive” political philosophy.

Obama makes plea for swift economic stimulus.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Roland Burris will not likely take Barack Obama’s Senate seat until a court in Illinois rules on a dispute surrounding his appointment. Meanwhile, President-elect Obama refused to take a stand on seating Burris.

A meeting over lunch today at the White House, so Barack Obama could pick the brains of some predecessors.

A look at the highs and lows for Barack Obama on his path to the Presidency.