President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election interview Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes" offered insight on his immediate plans, long-term goals and limits to his presidential power.
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the latest changes to the implementation of the $700 billion federal rescue plan, the Obama administration's ongoing transition process and other news of the week.
Two former national security advisers: Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scrowcroft present the ideal foreign policy agenda from their new book to Ray Suarez.
President-elect Barack Obama's transition approach is providing a glimpse of how he will govern; analysis on how Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is dramatically changing the $700 financial bailout; and reports on the eight congressional races that remain undecided.
Valerie Jarrett, a co-chair of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, details to Judy Woodruff how plans are unfolding to name a new Cabinet and shape the policy priorities of a new administration.
Following President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election news conference, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess his plans for the economy and his selection for chief of staff.
November 6, 2008 - After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.
November 6, 2008 - Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.
November 6, 2008 - Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley has been projected the winner of Oregon's Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, bringing the Democrats to at least 55 seats in the Senate.
November 6, 2008 - The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit.
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Additional Election Resources
What do you want to ask your lawmaker?
Capitol News Connection's award-winning journalists track down lawmakers in Congress and on the campaign trail to get your questions answered. CNC brings politics home to public media listeners.
The Next Agenda is an online activity that allows the public to share ideas about what the federal government’s priorities should be following the election.
What worries you most about the economy?
The Your Economy Idea Generator is an online activity that allows the public to share ideas and solutions regarding their personal — and the country's — economic challenges. Share your thoughts
Which candidate's views align with yours?
Answer questions about policies you would change if you were president and find out which candidate most closely aligns with your views.
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Where do I vote?
Type in your address and retrieve the poll location for your voting precinct in any state in the U.S. Find your polling location now
How do we preserve the American Dream?
The Preserving The American Dream Idea Generator is an online game that allows audiences to share comments, ideas, and solutions about the issue of how the traditional American Dream does or does not reflect the economic reality in the U.S. Tell us your ideas!