ABC News: Politics
09/06/2010
Obama's Labor Day Agenda: Job Growth Ideas
White House to Announce New Infrastructure Projects to Spur Economic Recovery
 
White House - United States - President - Barack Obama - Government
09/06/2010
Democrats Triage in Scramble to Hold On
The "summer of recovery" wasn't. And now, if Democrats hope to hang on to power on Capitol Hill, their political survival will be a lonely process.
Democratic - United States - Politics - Capitol Hill - House
09/04/2010
Incumbent Dems in Danger, Republicans Rise
A USA Today/Gallup poll finds deep dissatisfaction with the nation's direction and waning support for Democrats in power.
Republican - United States Congress - Democratic - United States - Politics
09/03/2010
Did We Create or Lose Jobs in August?
President says report is 'positive news' and calls on Congress to pass jobs bill.
Unemployment - President of the United States - Employment - Barack Obama - President
09/03/2010
Eyes on Clinton as She Leads Peace Talks
As President Obama pushes a new round of Mideast peac talks, opinions are split on whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has skills to necessary for negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Hillary Rodham Clinton - United States Secretary of State - Hillary Clinton - President - United States
09/03/2010
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Blair on Princess Diana
In an exclusive interview with "This Week's" Christiane Amanpour, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was worried about Princess Diana after her marriage with Prince Charles ended.
Tony Blair - Iraq War - Diana Princess of Wales - Peace process in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict - Middle East
09/02/2010
Sen. McConnell: 'I Already Have the Votes to be Re-Elected as Republican Leader'
Mitch McConnell - Republican - United States Senate - United States - McConnell v. Federal Election Commission
09/02/2010
Defiant Ariz. Sheriff Sued by Feds
The Justice Dept. sued Sheriff Arpaio for non-cooperation in investigation.
Sheriff - Law - Law Enforcement - United States Justice Department - Joe Arpaio
09/01/2010
Illegal Immigration on Decline, Report Finds
The number of illegal immigrants living in the United States has begun to shrink, ending two decades of steady growth, according to a new study by the Pew Hispanic Center.
United States - Illegal immigration - Pew Research Center - Immigration - Anti-Immigration
09/01/2010
Obama Hails 'Historic Moment' in Iraq War
President Obama tonight delivered his second nationally-televised Oval Office address to herald the end of U.S. military combat operations in Iraq and remind the American people of his pledge to bring the war to a close.
Oval Office - United States - Iraq - Barack Obama - Middle East
09/01/2010
Anti-Muslim Rhetoric: Free Speech or Hate?
A coalition of faith groups met with Justice Department officials Monday to encourage the Obama administration to take a more public stance against anti-Muslim hate speech and hate crimes.
Hate crime - United States Department of Justice - Race-Ethnic-Religious Relations - Freedom of speech - Hate
08/31/2010
Support for Health Care Overhaul Falls
Fewer than half of Americans now have a favorable view of the health care measures that were signed into law by President Obama in March.
Barack Obama - Health care - United States - President of the United States - Politics
08/31/2010
Meghan McCain: Palin Brought 'Drama ... Panic'
For the first time since the end of her father's 2008 presidential bid, Sen. John McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, spoke out about Sarah Palin, writing in a new book that Palin brought drama, stress, complications, panic and loads of uncertainty to the losing campaign.
John McCain - Sarah Palin - Meghan McCain - John McCain presidential campaign 2008 - United States
08/31/2010
Obama's Oval Office Makeover
Barack Obama - United States - President - Oval Office - Iraq
09/06/2010
Obama $50 Billion Infrastructure Plan to Create Jobs in 2011
As the economy continues a sluggish recovery and with midterm elections right around the corner, President Obama is spending his Labor Day championing the American worker and pushing a new, $50-billion vision for revamping America?s crumbling transportation infrastructure. But don?t expect that money to create many jobs soon.
Barack Obama - United States - Labor Day - Infrastructure - President
09/06/2010
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09/06/2010
The Presidential Planner
After spending the weekend with his family in Camp David, President Obama will celebrate Labor Day by visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Laborfest.
Labor Day - Barack Obama - United States - Camp David - President
09/03/2010
Krugman: Spend More, Tax Less (Almost)
With unemployment remaining above 9% for the 16th month in a row -- The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman said that we need a real stimulus, not a "half-hearted push" to get us out of this economic mess. ?The...
Paul Krugman - New York Times - United States - Economic - Unemployment
09/03/2010
George's Must-Reads: Worse Than 2006 and 1994? Poll Spells Trouble For Dems
Worse than 2006 and 1994? New Gallup poll spells trouble for Dems (and GOP) in power. GOP's balancing act. Dem's balancing act. College students head for a different party. Too soon for mideast peace? Sen. Brown says Iran is key....
Republican - Politics - Gallup poll - Parties - Democratic
09/06/2010
The Note's Must-Reads for Monday, September 6, 2010
The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News Digital News Associates and Desk Assistants JAYCE HENDERSON,...
United States - ABC News - Television - Arts - Note
09/03/2010
Senate Candidate Lamontagne: New Hampshire Republicans set to ?Send a Message about People and Principles?
Republican Senate candidate Ovide Lamontagne, hoping to become the latest tea-party backed candidate to upset the political establishment, told us on ABC/Washington Post?s ?Top Line? today that even the endorsement of Sarah Palin won?t help his opponent pull off a primary win in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire - Republican - Politics - Sarah Palin - United States
07/08/2010
PHOTOS: 'Little Obama' Film Opens in Indonesia
President Barack Obama's presence is being felt in pop culture
Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - United States - Indonesia
07/08/2010
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05/18/2010
PHOTOS: Next Generation Politicians
Which children and grandchildren of U.S. politicians have followed in the family footsteps?
Recreation - Makes and Models - Autos - People - Generations and Age Groups
05/10/2010
PHOTOS: Elena Kagan Through the Years
Solicitor General Elena Kagan was nominated by President Obama to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court.
07/13/2010
PHOTOS: Celebs in Washington Spotlight
Famous performers mingle with political elites in D.C.
Sarah Jessica Parker - Sex and the City - White House - United States - President
03/10/2010
PHOTOS: Women Airforce Service Pilots Through the Years
Women Airforce Service Pilots -- better known as WASP -- received the Congressional gold medal today for becoming the first female pilots in the U.S. Army.
Women Airforce Service Pilots - Congressional Gold Medal - World War II - Military - United States Army
02/12/2010
PHOTOS: President's Day: A Black President in the Making
For the first President's Day in U.S. history, America has an African-American president. In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back at influential government figures who helped break down racial barriers and stereotypes to allow Barack Obama to take the Oval Office.
Barack Obama - Black History Month - United States - Oval Office - President of the United States
02/12/2010
PHOTOS: ABC News 9/11 Photos: Sept. 11 Photos on World Trade Center Aftermath
Newly released September 11, 2001 photos offer a new perspective on attacks. The vast collection of photos and some videos previously held by the National Institute of Standards and Technology shows the horrific aftermath of two commercial jetliners hitting the towers, leaving nearly 2800 dead.
World Trade Center - American Broadcasting Company - National Institute of Standards and Technology - September 11 attacks - Terrorism
06/02/2009
PHOTOS: Obama: Out and About
A look at Washington, D.C.'s newest scenesters: the First Family.
12/04/2009
PHOTOS: Top 10 Political Scandals of the Decade
A look back at the top ten political scandals of the decade - from Senator John Ensign's extramarital affair with a former staffer and friend to former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's link to a prostitution ring and Lewis "Scooter" Libby's connection with the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity.
Adult - Asia - Prostitution - Africa - Central America
08/24/2009
PHOTOS: Travels of the Obama Presidency
Highlights from President Obama's latest travels around the world.
10/14/2009
PHOTOS: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon?
First lady Michelle Obama makes a splash in Oslo, Norway.
09/03/2010
WATCH: Obama: Will Take More Time To 'Repair The Damage'
President Obama gives remarks on jobs numbers and economic recovery.
Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - United States - History
09/06/2010
WATCH: Lamontagne: 'It's Not About Party Bosses and Big Money'
Ovide Lamontagne (R) NH Senate Candidate talks Palin politics on "Top Line."
Politics - United States Senate - United States - Republican - Parties
09/06/2010
WATCH: Amanpour Talks About Exclusive Blair Interview
"This Week" Host Christiane Amanpour discusses upcoming show on "Top Line."
Amanpour - United States - Christiane Amanpour - Tony Blair - Television
09/03/2010
WATCH: Hillary Clinton's Diplomatic Test
The Mideast peace talks are Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's moment to shine.
United States Secretary of State - Hillary Clinton - Bill Clinton - President - United States
09/03/2010
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09/03/2010
WATCH: Paul Krugman on Jobs Report
Economist Paul Krugman explains what the Obama administration can do to jumpstart job growth.
Paul Krugman - Presidency of Barack Obama - United States - Social sciences - Economic
09/06/2010
WATCH: McConnell Says He 'Has The Votes' To Be GOP Leader
Senate Minority Leader tells "Top Line" he will be leading a "larger group."
Republican - Party leaders of the United States Senate - United States - Senate - Mitch McConnell
09/02/2010
WATCH: Milbank Says Beck Is a 'Brilliant Opportunist'
Washington Post's Dana Milbank talks to "Top Line" about new book on Glen Beck.
Dana Milbank - Washington Post - United States - Government - Barack Obama
09/02/2010
WATCH: Tony Blair on Princess Di, the Queen and Alcohol
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair writes about Princess Diana, the Queen and his struggle with alcohol in his book, 'A Journey.'
Tony Blair - Diana Princess of Wales - Queen - History - Prime minister
09/02/2010
WATCH: Tony Blair on Mideast Peace Talks
The former UK prime minister Tony Blair says President Obama 'grips' the situation in the Middle East.
Tony Blair - Middle East - History - Parliament - Prime Ministers
09/06/2010
WATCH: Coleman: 'No Effort To Replace Michael Steele'
Former Senator Norm Coleman (R) Minnesota talks GOP outlook in 2010 "Top Line."
Minnesota - Norm Coleman - Republican - Politics - United States
09/06/2010
WATCH: Joe Biden on the Iraq Handover
Vice President Joe Biden says Iraqi troops are ready and capable of providing security in Iraq.
Iraq - Joe Biden - United States - Vice President of the United States - History
09/06/2010
WATCH: Iraq Handover Begins
Mission is turned over to the Iraqi military and an unformed Iraqi government.
Iraq - Politics of Iraq - Middle East - United States - Iraqi government
09/06/2010
WATCH: Washington Post's Anne Kornblut on 'Top Line'
Anne Kornblut discusses Obama Iraq address on "Top Line."
Washington Post - Barack Obama - United States - Anne Kornblut - President
09/01/2010
WATCH: Obama Calls Bush a Patriot
President Obama talks about conversation with President Bush in address.
George W. Bush - Barack Obama - President - United States - History
09/01/2010
WATCH: Oval Office Gets a Makeover
President Obama's White House office gets a new look.
Oval Office - President - White House - Barack Obama - United States
09/01/2010
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