Olbermann, MSNBC part ways
Obama praises GE plant, workers
By ABBY PHILLIP | 1/21/11 5:05 PMHe wants "plants like this" across the nation.
At GE, Obama reveals SOTU themes
By CAROL E. LEE | 1/21/11 7:05 PMOne year later: Citizens United
By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 1/21/11 4:27 PMThe rhetoric and tactics in the battle over Citizens United have shifted in the wake of the midterms.
Reid, Pelosi defend reform in lawsuit
By JENNIFER HABERKORN | 1/21/11 8:14 PMThey say Congress could require insurance.
Palin to speak in NY next month
By ANDY BARR | 1/21/11 3:56 PMThe event will be one of Palin’s highest-profile public appearances in months.
Giffords leaves Tucson hospital
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 12:57 PMShe's headed to the intensive care unit at Texas Medical Center, then rehab to attain a "new normal."
House Dems still searching for unity
By JAKE SHERMAN | 1/21/11 5:14 PMBiden reaches out to Dems at retreat
By JAKE SHERMAN | 1/21/11 5:22 PMThe vice president veers into personal territory with the House minority during a speech.
Tea party favorites skip Sen. caucus
By SHIRA TOEPLITZ | 1/21/11 4:33 PMWith less than a week before its first meeting, the Senate Tea Party Caucus has just three members.
Poll: Huck leader in GOP field
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 1:13 PMHe said good poll numbers won't draw him into race.
Santorum won't fold on race card
By KENDRA MARR | 1/21/11 2:07 PMHe isn't sorry for calling it “remarkable” that Obama, as an African-American, supports abortion rights.
Menendez fights recall effort
By MANU RAJU | 1/21/11 6:24 PMPolice chief fired by Bush returns
By DAN BERMAN | 1/21/11 3:55 PMThe U.S. Park Police chief was fired in 2004 after talking about potential budget cuts.
W.H. begins shifting staff to campaign
By GLENN THRUSH & BEN SMITH | 1/21/11 11:21 AMSeveral aides are moving to Chicago headquarters.
Polls show Obama on uptick
By GLENN THRUSH | 1/21/11 9:25 AMHe has greater approval among independents.
Giuliani 'absolutely' thinking about '12
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 12:07 PM“It’s really a question of, can I play a useful role?” says the former New York City mayor.
The Onion debuts TV news program
By PATRICK GAVIN | 1/21/11 3:04 PMGingrich: Obama is Clinton's 3rd term
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 9:54 AMHe says he sees the former president gaining power as his ex-staffers join the administration.
Already a crowded White House field
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 12:08 PMSo far, 76 candidates have filed paperwork with the FEC declaring they are running for president.
Official blasts Washington Post item
By BEN SMITH | 1/21/11 12:46 PMA question for China specialist Jeff Bader about his rumored departure draws a sharp response.
Allbritton, Comcast ink retrans deal
By KEACH HAGEY | 1/21/11 9:36 AMThe vocal merger critic signs a multi-year consent agreement with the cable giant.
Best Mideast option: Muddle through
By AARON DAVID MILLER | 1/21/11 2:05 PMOpinion: In Israeli-Palestinian peace process, a breakthrough is unlikely, walking away isn't possible.
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On health care, Sebelius cites Giffords
"All Americans should have that kind of health security," the secretary says, defending the law.
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'Do away with the teleprompter'
Ex-Reagan communications director on SOTU: "The president needs to talk to us, instead of about us."
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Learning the language
Sasha Obama practiced her Chinese with President Hu Jintao during his state visit.
Realtors's effort could be next wave in fundraising
By JEANNE CUMMINGS | 1/21/11 7:01 PMSunday talk show tip sheet
By ZACK HALE | 1/21/11 5:49 PMCongressional leaders offer their assessments of the Obama administration at its two-year mark.
Dreier: We'll negotiate on spending
By JONATHAN ALLEN | 1/21/11 8:22 PMHe says it’s possible Congress will have to pass stopgap legislation to prevent a shutdown.
Right urges Pence to fill GOP 'void'
By JONATHAN MARTIN & KASIE HUNT | 1/21/11 7:04 PMHis backers see the Indiana lawmaker as the only 2012 hopeful who's the "complete package."
King, Weiner sitting together at SOTU
By PATRICK GAVIN | 1/21/11 4:03 PMThe two reps will show "new civility."
POLITICO's Sunday show preview
By POLITICO STAFF | 1/21/11 12:50 PMPlay VideoRyan to give State of Union rebuttal
By JAKE SHERMAN | 1/21/11 12:50 PMHouse Budget Chairman Paul Ryan will give the Republicans’ response to the address on Tuesday.
Bachmann to give rival response
By BEN SMITH | 1/21/11 3:12 PMShe'll speak after the State of the Union too.
Piecing together the address
By MICHAEL KINSLEY | 1/21/11 9:33 AMThe State of the Union gives Obama the chance to create a mission statement for the nation.
Waldman: Obama can set the agenda
By JOSH GERSTEIN | 1/21/11 9:35 AMBill Clinton’s former speechwriter offers the president some pre-State of the Union advice.
Sweet spots for watching the SOTU
By DIANNA HEITZ | 1/21/11 7:39 AMWhy no one may remember speech
By ROGER SIMON | 1/21/11 6:21 AMSimon asks if you can remember a single memorable line from a State of the Union.
If you can't say anything nice ...
By MARIN COGAN | 1/21/11 9:40 AM“Decorum is the order of the day" for the GOP-led House, Rep. Steve Southerland says.
Crafting the perfect response
By ERIKA LOVLEY | 1/21/11 7:45 AMThe task of following the president is one of the toughest an up-and-coming pol can take on.
Rahm has huge lead in Chicago
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 1/21/11 11:23 AMEmanuel's poll numbers jump 12 points with increased African-American support.
Hollywood helps Rahm haul in $10.6M
By MEREDITH SHINER | 1/21/11 2:55 PMSOTU coverage moves to cable, Web
By KEACH HAGEY | 1/21/11 10:09 AMCNN, Fox and MSNBC battle it out in an old-fashioned ratings war for audience share.
Conservatives plan $2.5 trillion in cuts
By RICHARD E. COHEN & SIMMI AUJLA | 1/21/11 10:12 AMDefense untouched; arts, Amtrak get whacked.
Ethanol decision fuels action
By DARREN GOODE | 1/21/11 1:16 PMThe Obama administration moves to allow a higher blend of the corn-based additive.
EPA beefs up policy shop
By DARREN SAMUELSOHN | 1/21/11 10:54 AMA veteran Hill staffer joins the environmental agency as it prepares to do battle with the GOP.