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Everyone has been talking about Barack Obama's 1st 50 days in office. CQ Politics blogger Craig Crawford looks at how the Republicans have been doing in their first set as the minority party. Go to Craig Crawford's Trail Mix blog at http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/

CQ Politics takes an in-depth look at how Mexico's drug wars have become the most visible homeland security threat for Obama. Read the full story on Mexico's drug wars at http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=weeklyreport-000003069323

The Democrats' attempts to paint Rush Limbaugh as the head of the Republican party is nothing new. CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says it's an old tactic called the 'straw man' strategy. Visit Craig Crawford's blog at http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/ and get more political news and analysis at http://www.cqpolitics.com

Republicans are looking for someone to lead them back to power. CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says a governor just might be the one to do it. Visit Craig Crawford's blog at http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/ and get more political news and analysis at http://www.cqpolitics.com

As the nation's governors meet in Washington for their annual Winter meeting, a battle is brewing over president Obama's $787 billion stimulus package. Learn more about the stimulus bill, how it passed and what it means. Visit CQ Politics.com at http://www.cqpolitics.com.

Two new faces in the House minority leadership, Reps. Eric Cantor and Mike Pence, have the difficult task of unifying the Republican party while bringing it closer to the center. For more CQ Politics news and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

Those who paid attention to the debate over the stimulus bill would be forgiven for being confused what decade it is. CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says the current rhetoric over spending and tax cuts reminds him of the TV show "Lost."

29 days in the life of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the $789 billion stimulus bill. For more CQ Politics news and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

The payroll tax cut portion of President Obama's stimulus package will give each American worker about $13 a week. CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford finds that in one of the nation's glitziest neighborhoods, that won't buy much. Visit Craig Crawford's blog at http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/ and get more political news and analysis at http://www.cqpolitics.com

Pitching his economic stimulus package, Pres. Barack Obama held a one-hour primetime press conference on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. CQ Politics White House reporter Adriel Bettelheim says it was a good night for Obama but he has some more selling to do. For more CQ Politics insight and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

The songs and movies of the 1930s had a unifying effect of bringing the country together during the Great Depression. Craig wants to see your 'Ode to the Financial Crisis.' Send your video to trailmix@cq.com by Feb. 19, 2009. For more, go to http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/

Michael Steele has become the first African-American chairman of the Republican Party, winning the post Friday, 91-77, on the sixth ballot over South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson. For more political news and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says President Obama's stimulus is being characterized by critics as a monster. For more CQ Politics news and analysis, got to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

Will Mitch McConnell, Washington's new top Republican, work with President Obama or get in his way? Expect a bit of both. For more expert news and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

NY Gov. David Paterson appointed Kirsten Gillibrand, a representative from upstate New York, to replace Sec. of State Hillary Clinton as the junior senator from New York. For more coverage of Congress, the White House and US politics, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

Millions of Americans made the pilgrimage to the nation's capital to participate in the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. For more coverage of the inauguration, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

Voices from those who came to DC from around the nation to witness Barack Obama's inauguration.

Barack Obama has only a handful of memorable inaugural speeches to study as he prepares for his address on Jan. 20. For more inauguration coverage, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

While quoting a book on Vice President-elect Joe Biden, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) says that Biden has great fortitude. For more videos, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says the inauguration of Barack Obama will be historic for multiple reasons. He uses dolls to illustrate his point.

The U.S. Senate's Dr. "No" was Dr. "Noise" for a few minutes Wednesday afternoon. Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma freshman known for his penchant for obstructing legislation in the Senate, was forced to belt out a few lines of Elton John's "Rocketman" after losing a football bet to Florida Sen. Bill Nelson.

Everyone in Washington, DC, seems to be in a hurry these days. CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says that for better or worse, that seems to be the only way the city knows how to get things done. For more CQ video and analysis, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

All throughout the six buildings that house the offices of the U.S. Congress, many members hosted parties for supporters, friends and family to celebrate the official beginning of a new term.

Obama-themed merchandise is fueling a mini-economic boom in the Washington souvenir trade, keyed to the election of Obama and his January 20 inauguration.

CQ Politics White House correspondant Adriel Bettelheim looks at how past lame duck presidents have handled - and mishandled - international and domestic crises.

With contested ballot reviews beginning today, CQ Politics reporter Emily Cadei updates the Minnesota Sen. race between Republican Norm Coleman and Dem. Al Franken.

Barack Obama's inauguration is still weeks away, but already thousands of enterprising individuals are taking to the Web to connect people, plan parties and even make a quick buck off of the event.

After 6 years and $621 million, the new Capitol Visitor's Center is finally opening. CQ Politics takes you on a tour of DC's newest attraction.

Rep. Artur Davis is planning a run for Gov. of Alabama. No African-American has ever been elected governor of a state in the deep south. Davis sat down with CQ Politics to discuss the race. For the full interview, go to http://tinyurl.com/cqdavis

In an age-old ritual, freshman members of the incoming House of Representatives participate in a lottery to determine the order in which they will choose their new offices.

CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford says the losers of last week's presidential election - John McCain and Sarah Palin - are having much more fun than President-elect Barack Obama.

CNN's John King is a whiz with the cool map that displays election results by state and county. But did you know that he can also solve murders before they happen? For more political news, analysis, and even a few laughs, go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and about 1,000 Democrats celebrate at the DCCC/DSCC Watch Party in Washington, DC.

North Carolina civil rights activist Ann Atwater talks about why she is working to get out the black vote in her community. For more election news and analysis 'Straight Up', go to http://www.cqpolitics.com.

A poor economy, a demographic shift and a ferocious Barack Obama ground game have made North Carolina the latest battleground state. CQ Politics examines.

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are targeting Prince William County, an unlikely battleground county in an unlikely battleground state.

CQ Politics columnist Craig Crawford asks white voters in southwest Virginia if they think their community is ready for a black president. For more politics news and analysis 'Straight Up,' go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

CQ Politics' 'Bests and Mosts' moments from the third and final presidential debate. For more election news and analysis 'Straight Up', go to http://www.cqpolitics.com

After a series of scandals, Republican Congressman Vito Fossella resigned from his seat in New York's 13th District. Thus began a long, strange showdown for New York City's only Republican seat.

CQ Politics political reporter Jonathan Allen analyzes the 2nd presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama.

Watch the House of Representatives' vote on the amended 'bailout' bill in just 25 seconds.

CQ Politics presents the 'bests and mosts' moments from the 2008 Vice Presidential Debate at Washington University in St. Louis.

From Kennedy's visual triumph over Nixon in 1960 to Al Gore's sighs in 2000, CQ Politics political editor Bob Benenson looks at past debate moments that mattered.