Jan 7th, 2009 · Al Franken has claimed victory in the Senate race in Minnesota, but opponent Norm Coleman is challenging the result. Roland Burris went to Washington to be seated in the Senate, and was turned away. Also, Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM) declines appointment to Obama's cabinet.
Jan 1st, 2009 · Israeli fighter jets pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip for the sixth day Thursday, and Palestinian doctors say the death toll in the territory now tops 400. One airstrike Thursday killed senior Hamas leader Nizar Rayyan. Meantime, rocket fire continued to rain down on southern Israel, and a senior Israeli cabinet minister warned that the conflict is far from over.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama is quickly filling his cabinet, which leaves a lot of empty Senate seats. We explore who is likely to fill the vacancies and check in on the Minnesota Senate race.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama has gone to Hawaii for the holidays. Obama leaves Washington with his Cabinet and White House picks in place. It's a transition to executive office that many view as one of the most efficient ever. There are some daunting tasks facing Obama when he returns to Washington.
Dec 19th, 2008 · President-elect Obama was expected to complete his Cabinet selections Friday, officially nominating California Rep. Hilda Solis for labor secretary; Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood to head the Transportation Department; and former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to serve as trade representative.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Former President Bill Clinton has released a list of donors to his Global Initiative campaign, complying with a condition for his wife Hillary Clinton's appointment to the Cabinet. Among the donors are the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other governments.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Beside filling Cabinet posts, President-elect Barack Obama has been announcing the program for next month's inauguration ceremonies. A lot of controversy followed the announcement that social conservative, Pastor Rick Warren, would give the invocation.
Dec 17th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama has nominated another former political rival to a Cabinet post. Former Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa was selected to head the Agriculture department. Vilsack abandoned his own White House bid early and supported Sen. Hillary Clinton.