Of all the celebrities that will celebrate Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington next week, one will stand out: Oprah Winfrey.
New York Times/CBS News Poll Index
Articles and the complete results of recent surveys.
January 15, 2009, 6:38 PM
Oprah's Inauguration
January 15, 2009, 6:07 PM
Live Blogging Holder's Confirmation Hearing
The Senate confirmation hearing for Eric Holder Jr., President-elect Barack Obama's choice for Attorney General.
January 15, 2009, 5:45 PM
Biden and Clinton Say Goodbye to Senate
Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton took to the Senate floor to bid farewell to their colleagues.
January 15, 2009, 5:35 PM
Departing Spy Chief Has Few Regrets
The departing head of the Central Intelligence Agency, in a final meeting with reporters, vigorously defends the agency's practices in holding and questioning terror suspects.
The Confirmation Hearings
Holder Tells Senators Waterboarding Is Torture
Eric H. Holder Jr., the attorney general pick, came under close questioning for his role in the pardon of Marc Rich.
S.E.C. Nominee Offers Plan for Tighter Regulation
At her confirmation hearing, Mary L. Schapiro outlined an ambitious agenda that included tighter regulation of hedge funds and credit rating agencies.
- Times Topics: Mary L. Schapiro | Securities and Exchange Commission
Geithner’s Skill May Trump Tax Issue
Even though Timothy F. Geithner paid more than $48,000 in delinquent taxes and interest, many still see him as best able to handle the economy.
Parties Brace for a Fight on Justice Dept. Choice
Few doubt Eric H. Holder Jr. will be confirmed as attorney general, but the Senate hearing may be more about the Bush and Clinton administrations.
For Homeland Security Nominee, Good Leadership Is in the Details
Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona, a cautious, deliberative self-described nerd, has started by reviewing the department’s budget.
E.P.A. Pick Vows to Put Science First
Lisa P. Jackson, chosen to head the Environmental Protection Agency, said at her confirmation hearing that her first task would be to restore scientific and legal integrity to the agency.
A Second Act for General Shinseki
Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, who predicted in 2003 that stabilizing Iraq would take more troops, pledged to transform the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Agriculture Pick’s Hearing Is Smooth
Former Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa acknowledged the struggles of the corn-based ethanol industry but stopped short of endorsing new federal help.
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Congress Moves on Stimulus Bill and Bailout Money
House Democrats unveiled an $825 billion fiscal recovery package, and the Senate voted to release the second half of the Treasury’s $700 billion financial bailout fund.
Security Net Wraps Capital for Inaugural
Though no credible threat has been detected, the security measures are by far the most extensive for a swearing-in.
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Biden Outlines Plans to Do More With Less Power
In an interview, Joseph R. Biden Jr. laid out a vision for reinventing the vice presidency.
Military Planners, in Nod to Obama, Are Preparing for a Faster Iraq Withdrawal
The new plans would provide alternatives to a timetable drawn up by the top commanders to bring troops home more slowly than Barack Obama promised during his campaign.
Religious Groups Seek Swift Ban From Obama on Torture
After meeting with officials from the Obama transition team, leaders of a religious coalition said they were optimistic.
Obama Officials Ask Senate G.O.P. to Back Release of Bailout Money
Several lawmakers said they still wanted better assurances that the second $350 billion would be more carefully supervised.
House Votes to Expand Children’s Health Care
Similar versions of the bill, extending coverage to four million uninsured children, had previously been vetoed.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Choosing a President
Katharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign, including its coda.
VIDEO: Barack Obama’s Victory Speech
Interactive video and transcript of the president-elect’s address in Chicago on election night.
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Obama’s People
In December and early January, the photographer Nadav Kander shot 52 portraits of Barack Obama’s top advisers, aides and members of his incoming administration.
Mideast Awaits Signs of Obama’s Stance on Gaza
Experts say Barack Obama must take quick steps or the Arab world will assume that he is continuing President Bush’s approach.
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Inaugurations in Times of Peril
Throughout American history, some of the best Inaugural addresses have come in times of peril. This year, as Barack Obama prepares his, the country is steeped in a recession at home and fighting two wars abroad.
Assessing Obama’s Promises
Barack Obama will have to delay many of the promises he made on the campaign trail in order to focus on the economy.
Call for Inauguration Photos
NYTimes.com wants to publish your photos related to the inauguration of President-elect Obama, from the preparations through the main event and after-parties.
Talk About Race? Relax, It’s O.K.
Barack Obama has become an ice breaker when it comes to discussing racial politics.
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This Is a Special Keepsake Inauguration Column
As Barack Obama prepares to be sworn in, the hoopla among marketers is reaching new heights with a round of products and advertisements pegged to the inauguration.
The Confirmation Hearings
- Jan. 15
- Eric H. Holder Jr.
- Jan. 15
- Janet Napolitano
- Jan. 15
- Susan E. Rice
- Jan. 15
- Ken Salazar
- Jan. 21
- Timothy F. Geithner
Politics Podcast
The Times’s Sam Roberts, Floyd Norris, Adam Nagourney, Richard W. Stevenson and Jodi Kantor discuss the latest political news.
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Tracking the $700 Billion Bailout
The New York Times tracks how the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program is being doled out to banks, insurance companies and more.
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Milestones: Barack Obama
An interactive timeline of Barack Obama’s life and career.
INTERACTIVE FEATURE: The New Team
A series of profiles of potential members of President-elect Barack Obama’s administration.
THE CAUCUS: The Inauguration
The latest news and features on the planning for the 56th Inaugural, Jan. 20 in Washington.
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