ABC News: Politics

Emotional President Obama Visits Former Slave Port With Family

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:10:38 -0400

The president seemed to be overcome with emotion as he made these remarks, pausing to collect his composure. "It reminds us that as bad as history can be, it's also possible to overcome," he said.

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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:01:33 -0400

Monday: Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., will discuss the economic stimulus among other issues and ABC's Jan Crawford Greenburg will join us to talk about the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

Coming Up on 'This Week': Sens. Richard Durbin and Jon Kyl

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:46:38 -0400

Exclusive "This Week" headliners Sunday: Senate Majority and Minority Whips Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., on health care, the economy, and Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Ethics Complaints Piling Up Against Palin

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:54:34 -0400

Palin chief of staff on pay for interviews: "New level of absurdity."

G-8's Broken Promises to Africa

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:58:53 -0400

Leaders have failed to meet their 2005 aid pledge to Africa, making many wary.

Obama on Recovery Act: Give It Time

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:15:42 -0400

Report: Obama's Plane Emergency Could Have Been Catastrophic

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:52:14 -0400

The incident was much worse than the preliminary reports at the time showed.

While The President's Away, Will Health Care Stray?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:07:14 -0400

Obama said he wants to see health care reform by the end of the year even as some from his own party expressed reservations about the costs.

Ill. Sen. Burris Not Running, Cites Fundraising

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:03:05 -0400

Illinois Sen. Burris cites fundraising burden in declaring he won't run in 2010.

Dole 'Recovering Nicely' From Leg Sores

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:03:19 -0400

Former GOP senator, presidential candidate Bob Dole hospitalized.

Political Punch: It Isn't What It Looks Like. Really.

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:58:29 -0400

President Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy trade places on a dais with "Junior G8" delegates.

Obama Tells African Leaders to Get Their Houses in Order

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:20:10 -0400

In a meeting with leaders of African countries, the president stressed that development programs should reach the people.

Note: Republicans Stepping up Anti-Stimulus Rhetoric

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:38:00 -0400

Many of the areas with the highest unemployment are receiving proportionally less stimulus money.

Payoffs Reheat Ensign Sex Scandal

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:56:22 -0400

Ensign and his parents made payments to the family of his former mistress.

Obama: Share Your Green Technology

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:29:49 -0400

The president also urges world leaders to share green technologies.

ABC to Provide Live Gavel to Gavel Coverage of Sotomayor Hearings

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:19:19 -0400

The Senate begins its confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor on Monday, ABCNews.com will offer a live stream.

House Dems Reopen Pelosi-CIA Spat

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:57:56 -0400

CIA Director Panetta said the agency did not inform lawmakers of covert program.

WATCH: Burris Won't Seek Re-election to Senate

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:07:31 -0400

WATCH: Obama Meets Pope at the Vatican

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:59:49 -0400

WATCH: G-8's Broken Promises to Africa

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:18:57 -0400

WATCH: Signs of Stimulus Wasting

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:05:05 -0400

WATCH: Obama Gives Tough Love to African Leaders

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:25:43 -0400

WATCH: Geithner Defends Stimulus Plan

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:34:39 -0400

WATCH: Inside Sotomayor's Family Heritage

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:56:33 -0400

WATCH: Inside Look at the Milestone in Iraq

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:50 -0400

WATCH: The Bottom Line on Stimulus Spending

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:07:03 -0400

WATCH: Video Clears Up Obama Photo

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:57:02 -0400

WATCH: 'Mini-Revolt' in Congress on Health Care

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:32:31 -0400

WATCH: Obama Checking Out Lady? Judge for Yourself

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:14:31 -0400

WATCH: Sasha and Malia's Superb Summer Adventure

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:55 -0400

WATCH: Ensign Payments: Gifts or Hush Money?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:58:35 -0400

WATCH: Was Hush Money Paid to John Ensign's Mistress?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:39:44 -0400

WATCH: Obama Touts Climate Change Cooperation

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:09:17 -0400

WATCH: Buffett: Second Stimulus May Be Called For

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:33 -0400

WATCH: Government Warns Swine Flu Return

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:51:17 -0400

WATCH: Pelosi Distances From CIA Controversy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:08:38 -0400

WATCH: Global Leaders Warned On Global Warming

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:17:42 -0400

WATCH: Saving the Planet With Economic Stimulus

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:24:33 -0400

WATCH: G-8 Leaders Talk Climate Change

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:24:09 -0400

WATCH: Did the CIA Mislead? Plus - Health Care Reform

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:47:40 -0400

WATCH: First Ladies Visit Quake Zone

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:08:21 -0400

WATCH: Jake Tapper on U.S. Economic Growth

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:49:29 -0400

WATCH: George on Health Care Reform Negotiations

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:38:52 -0400

WATCH: AIDS Activists Stage Capitol Hill Protest

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:32:44 -0400

WATCH: Women Leaders Inspired by Nancy Drew

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:53:05 -0400

WATCH: Warren Buffett: Stimulus Not a Panacea

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:11:41 -0400

WATCH: Brazil Gives Obama Soccer Jersey

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:24:55 -0400

WATCH: Italy's Playboy Politics

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:35:27 -0400

WATCH: Silvio Berlusconi's Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:02:05 -0400

WATCH: Tapper on G-8's Lack of Progress

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:57:35 -0400

WATCH: Federal Protective Service Busted

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:34:29 -0400

WATCH: Reforming Health Care and Energy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:19:41 -0400

WATCH: Sarah Palin's Future

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:08:13 -0400

WATCH: G-8 Day One: Obama Arrives in Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:51:22 -0400