Olbermann, MSNBC part ways
Obama praises GE plant, workers
He wants "plants like this" across the nation.
At GE, Obama reveals SOTU themes
One year later: Citizens United
The rhetoric and tactics in the battle over Citizens United have shifted in the wake of the midterms.
Reid, Pelosi defend reform in lawsuit
They say Congress could require insurance.
Palin to speak in NY next month
The event will be one of Palin’s highest-profile public appearances in months.
Giffords leaves Tucson hospital
She's headed to the intensive care unit at Texas Medical Center, then rehab to attain a "new normal."
House Dems still searching for unity
Biden reaches out to Dems at retreat
The vice president veers into personal territory with the House minority during a speech.
Tea party favorites skip Sen. caucus
With less than a week before its first meeting, the Senate Tea Party Caucus has just three members.
Poll: Huck leader in GOP field
He said good poll numbers won't draw him into race.
Santorum won't fold on race card
He isn't sorry for calling it “remarkable” that Obama, as an African-American, supports abortion rights.
Menendez fights recall effort
Police chief fired by Bush returns
The U.S. Park Police chief was fired in 2004 after talking about potential budget cuts.
W.H. begins shifting staff to campaign
Several aides are moving to Chicago headquarters.
Polls show Obama on uptick
He has greater approval among independents.
Giuliani 'absolutely' thinking about '12
“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
Gingrich: Obama is Clinton's 3rd term
He says he sees the former president gaining power as his ex-staffers join the administration.
Already a crowded White House field
So far, 76 candidates have filed paperwork with the FEC declaring they are running for president.
Official blasts Washington Post item
A question for China specialist Jeff Bader about his rumored departure draws a sharp response.
Allbritton, Comcast ink retrans deal
The vocal merger critic signs a multi-year consent agreement with the cable giant.
Best Mideast option: Muddle through
Opinion: 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
Sunday talk show tip sheet
Congressional leaders offer their assessments of the Obama administration at its two-year mark.
Dreier: We'll negotiate on spending
He says it’s possible Congress will have to pass stopgap legislation to prevent a shutdown.
Right urges Pence to fill GOP 'void'
His backers see the Indiana lawmaker as the only 2012 hopeful who's the "complete package."
King, Weiner sitting together at SOTU
The two reps will show "new civility."
POLITICO's Sunday show preview
Ryan to give State of Union rebuttal
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan will give the Republicans’ response to the address on Tuesday.
Bachmann to give rival response
She'll speak after the State of the Union too.
Piecing together the address
The State of the Union gives Obama the chance to create a mission statement for the nation.
Waldman: Obama can set the agenda
Bill Clinton’s former speechwriter offers the president some pre-State of the Union advice.
Sweet spots for watching the SOTU
Why no one may remember speech
Simon asks if you can remember a single memorable line from a State of the Union.
If you can't say anything nice ...
“Decorum is the order of the day" for the GOP-led House, Rep. Steve Southerland says.
Crafting the perfect response
The task of following the president is one of the toughest an up-and-coming pol can take on.
Rahm has huge lead in Chicago
Emanuel's poll numbers jump 12 points with increased African-American support.
Hollywood helps Rahm haul in $10.6M
SOTU coverage moves to cable, Web
CNN, Fox and MSNBC battle it out in an old-fashioned ratings war for audience share.
Conservatives plan $2.5 trillion in cuts
Defense untouched; arts, Amtrak get whacked.
Ethanol decision fuels action
The Obama administration moves to allow a higher blend of the corn-based additive.
EPA beefs up policy shop
A veteran Hill staffer joins the environmental agency as it prepares to do battle with the GOP.
