February 28, 2009
Obama challenges lobbyists to duel
President Barack Obama is challenging the nation’s vested interests to a legislative duel.
February 27, 2009
Southern Blacks hopeful about country and Obama despite economy
Parts of King Street sure look different from the 1960’s, when the register at Hot Spot Record Shop was more than just an antique.
Obama budget gives Democrats a roadmap and GOP a target
It may not be DOA like other presidential budgets, but President Barack Obama’s initial offering provides plenty of goals for congressional Democrats and targets for Republicans.
Obama directive expands national security team
President Barack Obama is making some national security changes to reflect the realities of modern threats. He’s expanding the membership and reach of his top national security team.
Obama sets Aug. 2010 as Iraq end date
President Barack Obama plans to withdraw all U.S. combat forces from Iraq by the end of August 2010. But many of those troops will stay in the war zone throughout 2009.
February 24, 2009
Obama to provide more details on economic plan
President Barack Obama’s primetime address tonight is expected to include a pitch for his economic plan. A spokesman says Obama will offer a “sober assessment” of how things stand.
February 22, 2009
Former Secret Service agent to lead stimulus oversight
President Barack Obama plans to announce Monday that he’s appointing a former Secret Service agent to oversee the $787 billion economic stimulus plan.
February 21, 2009
A new Pentagon report recommends some changes at Guantanamo Bay
A new Pentagon report recommends some changes at Guantanamo Bay but defends the military prison’s treatment of detainees, saying it meets the standard for humane treatment laid out in the Geneva Conventions.
February 16, 2009
Obama plans concert for Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the musicians who paid tribute to Barack Obama on the campaign trail and at the Inaugural Concert the Sunday before Obama was sworn in.
February 14, 2009
Stimulus package clears Congress
President Barack Obama is calling his newly passed $787 billion stimulus bill a “historic step” in turning the U.S. economy around.
January 23, 2009
Obama to reverse abortion policy
Abortion opponents are critical of President Barack Obama’s decision to end a ban on federal funds for international groups that perform or provide information about abortions.
January 22, 2009
Obama orders review in al-Marri case
The tricky case of an accused al-Qaida sleeper agent will take a little longer as Obama administration officials decide what to do with him.
Raw audio: listen to President Obama re-take oath of office
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to President Obama for a second time after his mistake during the first oath at the inauguration on Tuesday.
January 21, 2009
Obama to close Guantanamo prison
The Obama administration circulated a draft executive order Wednesday that calls for closing the detention center at Guantanamo Bay within a year.
January 20, 2009
College of Charleston students watch history live as it happens
History is often taught in a classroom or read about in books. Today, College of Charleston students watched history happen live on television.


