Management

Who might serve in a second Obama administration?

Second-term Cabinet probably wouldn’t look much like the first.

Oversight

Why the modern political convention still matters

Millions of voters make their decision during the conventions.

Oversight

Even after big victory, health care reform's future uncertain

Court’s decision does not guarantee the survival of the law.

Oversight

After prison, ex-lawmaker wants gun rights to battle wild animals

Duke Cunningham says he needs to protect himself when he makes his home in a cabin in the Ozarks.

Defense

Obama reveals new details on bin Laden raid

Interview with Brian Williams of NBC marks the most comprehensive look yet at the decision-making involved in the raid.

Defense

Obama makes surprise trip to Afghanistan, plans address to nation

President also is signing strategic agreement necessary for eventual troop withdrawal.

Pay & Benefits

Obama releases taxes, doesn't qualify for Buffett rule

President makes less than $1 million; proposed new minimum tax rate wouldn't kick in.

Defense

Obama, Cameron defend Afghan timetable

Withdrawal is still targeted for 2014, U.S. and U.K. leaders say.

Oversight

Obama's State of the Union to set out campaign agenda

Address will be aimed at the American public, not Congress.

Oversight

Obama announces new unit to investigate unfair trade practices

Officials say the president acted because there is a backlog of cases involving China but not enough lawyers or investigators to pursue them.

Oversight

Obama previews State of the Union address to supporters

President says speech will focus on 'building an economy that works for everyone, not just a wealthy few.'

Oversight

Jack Lew to become Obama's chief of staff

OMB director tapped after Bill Daley resignation letter.

Oversight

Romney edges Santorum by eight votes in Iowa; Paul in third

Surprising outcome sends three very different Republicans to the next contest in New Hampshire.

Oversight

Obama: 'It doesn't really matter' who GOP nominates

'The core philosophy that they’re expressing is the same,' he told CBS.

Oversight

Obama: 'I will veto any effort' to undo automatic cuts

President vows to keep up pressure for bipartisan deal on deficit reduction.

Oversight

Obama keeps 'change agent' mantle in wake of super committee defeat

White House is determined not to let the congressional failure be judged a presidential failure as well.

News

Doctor confirms president has quit smoking

Annual medical report describes Obama as 'tobacco free.'

News

Obama demands passage of $447 billion jobs bill

With a Senate vote looming next week, the president repeatedly asked, 'Why would you vote against this bill?'

Oversight

Obama plan includes $1.5 trillion in new taxes

Deficit reduction package totaling $3 trillion also includes spending cuts.

Oversight

Obama already faces opposition on deficit strategy

Minutes after Rose Garden speech, House speaker accuses the president of failing to make a 'serious contribution' to the super committee's work.