Obama's 2nd inaugural seems almost an afterthought

Nedra Pickler, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Four years ago, Barack Obama's swearing-in drew a record crowd to the National Mall. There were 1.8 million people eager to witness history: the country's first black president taking the oath of office...

White House previews holiday decor, 2nd term agenda

Sophia Nelson

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the White House Office of Digital Strategy Invited fourteen online women-focused magazines and publications to an exclus…

Why black women must stand up for Susan Rice

Dr. Avis A. Jones-DeWeever, National Council of Negro Women

OPINION - Let’s be real about the hoops that Susan Rice finds herself now navigating in order to save her potential nomination for the position of Secretary of State...

Why we can't keep hope alive for Jesse Jackson

Joy-Ann Reid

OPINION - Ethics scandals, personal failings and a political rise cut short threaten to cloud the Jackson family legacy...

Susan Rice continues push to win over Congress skeptics

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice continued her fight Wednesday to win over skeptics in the Senate who could block her chances at becoming the next U.S. secretary of state..

The GOP's anti-Susan Rice campaign

Perry Bacon Jr.

ANALYSIS - Why are Republicans so focused on preventing Susan Rice from becoming the next Secretary of State?...

McCain, Republicans soften opposition to Susan Rice

Anne Flaherty, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House could finally have its chance to close the books on its Libya public relations disaster, as key Republicans signal they might not stand in the way of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to become the next secretary of state...

Clyburn: 'Racial code words' used to insult Susan Rice

theGrio

theGRIO REPORT - Conservative attacks on Susan Rice's reputation have grown so intense that Democrats have been forced to mount a counter offensive...

Eric Holder to stay on as Attorney General

Abdul Sada

theGRIO REPORT - Eric Holder appears to have some gas left in the tank after announcing his plans to continue as the Attorney General under the Obama administration...

Obama likely to shift from 'Team of Rivals' to close allies