Partying times 10 on Inauguration Night
Barack Obama will be the host with the most on Inauguration Night. After his expected swearing-in ceremony earlier in the day on January 20, he’ll host seven inaugural balls and attend three more for...
View ArticleTim Geithner : What’s In Your Wallet?
What's in U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's wallet? Not much. While testifying in front of a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Capitol Hill Thursday Geithner was shown a $50 Billion...
View ArticleGovernor Sanford’s walk in the woods
When Governor Mark Sanford walks out of the woods tomorrow, he’s sure for a big surprise. The governor of South Carolina went hiking on the Appalachian Trail last Thursday to clear his head after a...
View ArticleThe First Draft: no rest for the weary?
The Obamas may be on vacation this week, but the news hasn’t taken a break. The Justice Department is expected to release a report Monday disclosing details of prisoner abuse that were gathered in 2004...
View ArticleThe First Draft: White House “gate-crashers” say they’re suffering
They passed through layers of White House security to attend a lavish state dinner, got themselves photographed with the president and vice president and posted pix on Facebook. It was supposed...
View ArticleJust the right tavern to celebrate 200 years of U.S.-French military ties
Not every U.S. ally who visits the Pentagon needs to be treated to a dinner that evokes more than 200 years of peaceful military relations. France is the rare exception. So when Defense Minister Alain...
View ArticleObama fundraising watch: debt, progressives, and women on the Court
President Barack Obama stayed close to the White House for another round of fundraising on Monday, attending events in Washington where tickets went for $44 to $35,800. Here are a few highlights from...
View ArticleGingrich attacks Romney, a week after promising a positive campaign
A week ago, Newt Gingrich vowed to follow Ronald Reagan’s famed “11th Commandment” and withhold attacks on fellow Republican candidates for president. But last night his campaign e-mail blasted...
View ArticleWashington Extra – Tea Party poopers
A man holds a sign during a March 24 Tea Party Patriots rally in Washington calling for the repeal of the 2010 healthare law. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst All that Tea Party support in 2010 for the 87 House...
View ArticleMcConnell: New Obama term offers divided Washington new start
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who drew fire in 2010 when he declared that his top goal was to deny President Barack Obama re-election, quickly congratulated the president on Monday as...
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