Virginia State House Speaker Kills GOP ‘Dirty Trick’
The Virginia House of Delegates killed a plan by the state Senate GOP to redraw legislative lines Wednesday. The Senate GOP plan emerged out of …
Neilsen: 20.6 Million Tuned In For Obama’s Inauguration
Nearly 20.6 million people watched President Obama’s second inauguration on television Monday, according to the Neilsen Company, which measures TV viewership. That number is down …
Democratic Governors Association Doesn’t Care If Beyoncé Lip-Synched At Inauguration
The Democratic Governors Association, dedicated to electing Democratic candidates to gubernatorial offices across the country, doesn’t care if singer Beyoncé Knowles reportedly lip-synched her soaring …
Reports: Beyoncé Lip-Synched National Anthem At Inauguration Ceremony
Beyoncé Knowles lip-synched her soaring rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” at President Obama’s second inauguration Monday, the Times of London and CNN reported Tuesday. A …
Watch Live: Obamas, Bidens Attend Prayer Service At National Cathedral
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to attend the National Prayer Service at the National …
The Best Performances From The Inauguration (VIDEO)
From Beyonce’s rousing rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” to Alicia Keys slightly modified hit, TPM compiled some of the best musical performances from Monday’s …
Peter King: ‘I Didn’t Know Who The Guy Beside Beyonce Was’
Rep. Peter King (R-NY), seen above on the cover of the New York Post snapping a photo of Jay-Z and Beyonce at the inauguration …
Obamas, Bidens To Attend Prayer Service At National Cathedral
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to attend the National Prayer Service at the National …
Clinton Speechwriter: Obama Gave ‘One Of The Most Expansively Progressive Inaugural Addresses In Decades’
In an interview with the Washington Post’s Greg Sargent, Michael Waldman, chief speechwriter under former President Bill Clinton, praised the progressive vision outlined in President Barack Obama’s …
PHOTO: The Untold Story Behind Obama’s Official Portrait
As President Obama’s iconic official portrait is retired for his second term, one of the photographers who helped capture the image posted what appears …
VIDEO: President And First Lady Attend Commander-in-Chief’s Ball
The President and First Lady danced to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” performed by Jennifer Hudson, at the Commander-in-Chief’s ball: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking …
President Obama, Family Dance During Inaugural Parade (VIDEO)
President Barack Obama and his family grooved to the musical stylings of the Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps of Des Moines, Iowa during Monday’s inaugural parade …
PHOTO: Sasha And Malia Obama During Inaugural Parade
Malia Obama, right, and Sasha Obama look on from the presidential box during the Inaugural Parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald …
Officials Estimate More Than One Million At Swearing-In
Despite lowered expectations for turnout, inauguration officials estimate that at least one million people came out for President Obama’s second inaugural swearing-in ceremony, according to …
Obamas Walk The Inaugural Parade Route (VIDEO)
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama exited the inaugural motorcade approximately halfway down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., Monday, taking to foot for a …
Report: Obama, Chief Justice Roberts Sign Bible For King Family
The family of slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. asked President Barack Obama and Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday to sign the …
PHOTO: Congressional Leaders Wave Farewell To Obama
This photo, courtesy of NBC News, captured Congressional leaders on the steps of the U.S. Capitol bidding farewell to President Barack Obama as he …
Inaugural Parade Commences Down Pennsylvania Avenue
The presidential inaugural parade has commenced down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washigton, D.C., en route to the White House. The Obamas are expected to walk a …
Boehner To Obama: ‘Congratulations And Godspeed’
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) congratuled President Obama and Vice President Biden in remarks at a Capitol luncheon shortly after the inauguration ceremony Monday. His …
Obama Stops To View Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue At Capitol Rotunda (VIDEO)
Following the traditional inaugural luncheon on Monday, President Barack Obama paid homage to the bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. on display in the rotunda …
After Inauguration, Obama Emails Supporters To Organize
President Obama emailed supporters of his now re-formed campaign organization, called Organizing for Action, that with his swearing-in complete, it was time to begin anew …
Obama Toasts First Lady At Inaugural Lunch
At a traditional inaugural lunch with congressional leaders and former presidents on Capitol Hill, President Obama toasted all those who contributed to the making of …
Human Rights Campaign Praises Obama’s Mention Of Gay Rights At Inaugural
The Human Rights Campaign effusively praised President Obama after he offered a strong embrace of gay rights in his inaugural address Monday. The statement in …
Obama, Biden Presented Inaugural Gifts From The American People
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) presented the Obamas and the Bidens ceremonial gifts on behalf of the American people on Monday, the day of …
Planned Order Of Inaugural Parade
The Presidential Inaugural Committee on Monday released the planned order (shown below) of the parade that is scheduled to begin 2:30 p.m. EST. The inaugural …
Full Text Of Blanco’s Inaugural Poem
Below is the text of Richard Blanco’s poem, “One Today,” that he recited at Monday’s public inauguration ceremony on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol …
President Obama’s Full Second Inaugural Address (VIDEO)
President Obama delivered his second inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Watch it in full, via the New York Times, here …
Waxman ‘Very Pleased’ With Obama’s Emphasis On Climate Change
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), the top Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Committee, said he was very pleased with President Obama’s emphasis on climate change …
League Of Conservation Voters: Obama Offered ‘Hope For A Cleaner, More Sustainable Planet’
Gene Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters, issued a statement Monday praising President Barack Obama for focusing on climate change during his second …
Jesse Jackson On Obama’s Speech: ‘Impressive’
Jesse Jackson was a fan of President Obama’s inaugural address Monday. “I think it was impressive,” the civil rights activist told TPM in the Capitol …