Expect Palin chatter, as well as a preview of the upcoming week in Congress on health care reform and of the president's trip overseas.
New York Times/CBS News Poll Index
Articles and the complete results of recent surveys.
July 04, 2009, 1:00 PM
Sunday's Breakfast Menu, July 5
July 04, 2009, 10:18 AM
The Saturday Word: Palin Chatter
Reaction keeps pouring in from the news of the Alaska governor's decision to quit her day job.
July 03, 2009, 5:30 PM
Palin to Resign as Governor of Alaska
Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska announced Friday that she would step down by the end of the month and not seek a second term as governor, allowing her to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2012.
July 03, 2009, 4:59 PM
Biden and Iraq's Prime Minister Do the Photo-Op
The meeting between Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki produces few public statements.
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Palin’s Move Shocks G.O.P. and Leaves Future Unclear
Gov. Sarah Palin’s move shocked Republicans and fueled renewed speculation about her presidential ambitions and criticism of her political competence.
‘Family Friendly’ White House Is Less So for Aides
For White House aides, the demands of working for the president have made work-family balance elusive.
Congressional Race in California Draws a High-Profile Cast
The 10th Congressional District of California is up for grabs after the resignation of its Democratic representative.
Environment Groups Find Less Support on Court
Environmental groups lost all five of their cases before the Supreme Court last term, a trend scholars see continuing as the court moves to the right.
Russia to Open Airspace to U.S. for Afghan War
The move is one of the most concrete achievements in the effort to rebuild strained U.S.-Russian relations.
Biden Warns Iraq of Return to Ethnic Fights
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said that the United States would not remain engaged in Iraq if the country reverts to sectarian violence.
The Saturday Profile
A Pentagon Trailblazer, Rethinking U.S. Defense
Michèle A. Flournoy, the undersecretary of defense for policy, is considered the “brains” of the Pentagon building.
Multimedia
INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Milestones: Barack Obama
An interactive timeline of Barack Obama’s life and career.
VIDEO FEATURE: Choosing a President
Katharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign, including its coda.
Poll Watch
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Milestones: Sarah Palin
An interactive timeline of Sarah Palin’s life and career.
Political Points
Politics Podcast
David Kirkpatrick discusses the latest news out of Washington with Supreme Court correspondent Adam Liptak and deputy Washington editor Dick Stevenson.
Magazine Preview
Who Can Possibly Govern California?
Budget shortfalls, perennial legislative gridlock and endless voter initiatives — who would want the job?
Multimedia
Timeline: A Career Challenged
An interactive timeline of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s political path, tarnished by an affair.
President Obama's Five-Day Promise
As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama promised to post bills online for five days after they passed Congress and to give the public a chance to comment on them. He hasn't. Why has the pledge been so hard to keep?
Finding a Middle Ground on Health Care
A look at the big issues that will dominate the health-care debate in the months ahead.
The Sotomayor Tapes
As a part of materials recently submitted to Congress, Sonia Sotomayor handed over video sources dating back 25 years.
Resources
2002 and 2005 Justice Department Memos
Files from 2002 and 2005 released by the Justice Department detailing interrogation techniques used by C.I.A. operatives.
The Stimulus Plan: How to Spend $787 Billion
A detailed look at the final package passed by Congress.
- Final Bill (pdf): Part One: Appropriations | Part Two: Tax Package
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