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WASHINGTON (CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: After the longest economic slump since the Great Depression, the White House claims that the economy has rebounded - ironically on the 80th anniversary of Black Tuesday. CNN's White House Correspondent Ed Henry has the details.

Plus: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a 2,000 page bill combining three different versions of health care legislation passed by the House committees. CNN's Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports on why Democratic leaders are applauding this milestone.

Finally: Three candidates are battling for a congressional seat in a remote area of New York. CNN's Mary Snow investigates what the outcome will mean for the GOP.

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WASHINGTON(CNN)– In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama is returning to the trail for a late-campaign appearance in a state he won last fall to support a fellow Democrat, Creigh Deeds - but is it too late to change the shape of the race? And what will it mean if the president's party loses the governor's mansion? CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin has the story from Norfolk, Virginia.

Plus: In Florida today, President Obama is leading a new political push for cleaner energy. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the facts on a $3.4 billion effort to modernize the nation's power grid.

Finally: A former Marine frustrated with recent Afghanistan strategy quits his State Department post. CNN's Brian Todd talks with Matthew Hoh about the deadliest month in eight years of fighting.

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WASHINGTON(CNN)–In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: As President Obama continues to face tough choices on troop levels in Afghanistan, US forces there experience the deadliest day in years. CNN's Pentagon Corrrespondent Chris Lawrence reports from the grounds of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Meanwhile: The Pentagon rolls out the red carpet for one of China's most powerful military officers. CNN's Elaine Quijano takes a look at the big welcome just months after the two countries faced-off on the high seas.

Finally: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid publicly announced that he wants legislation to include a government-run health care option. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash investigates a major turning point in the battle over health care reform.

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WASHINGTON(CNN)– In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: First Lady Michelle Obama met with students out on the South Lawn Wednesday to call for nutritious change in America. CNN's Kate Bolduan shines the spotlight on what schools across the country are doing to improve their lunch choices.

Meanwhile: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns Tehran again that the administration's openness to diplomatic engagement with Iran isn't open-ended, as concern continues to rise over the state of Iran's nuclear program. CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty reports on Clinton's latest comments on nuclear threats facing the United States.

Plus: President Obama announced a plan today to help banks free up credit for struggling small businesses. Could there be a stimulus, round two ahead? CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports.

Finally: Sen. John Kerry, back from Afghanistan, briefed President Obama at the White House today. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian takes a look at new hints that President Obama may be moving closer to a decision on troop levels in Afghanistan.

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In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: A new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll shows that Americans are beginning to compare the U.S. military operation in Afghanistan to the Vietnam war. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian reports on the tough choices that lie ahead for President Obama on Afghanistan.

Meanwhile: The White House is taking aim at lobbying efforts by Wall Street. CNN National Poltical Correspondent Jessica Yellin reports.

Plus: During his White House bid, President Obama promised that when it came to health care reform the American people would not be kept in the dark. With five health care bills now out of various congressional committees, some critics are asking where is the transparency that Obama promised. CNN's Jim Acosta has the story.

Finally: From tracking missing children, investigating fraud, and assuring the first family's safety, the Secret Service has its hands full. CNN's Brian Todd takes a look at a new congressional report that raises concerns about whether the elite force responsible for protecting the president may be overloaded with too many responsibilities.

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In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin broke the story on CNN - credit card customers are facing difficult choices over mkaing ends meet after sudden spikes in their minimum monthly payments. Yellin reports on what some Members of Congress are doing to discourage banks from targeting consumers before a new law takes effect.

Meanwhile: On the eighth anniversary of the U.S. invastion of Afghanistan, President Obama met again Wednesday with advisers at the White House as they hash out Obama's next steps in the war torn country. Senior White House correspondent Ed Henry reports on what Obama is considering.

Finally: Vice President Biden has his own view about what the approach should be in Afghanistan. Brian Todd has the scoop on what the vice president is saying and why he thinks Pakistan is the greater threat to U.S security.

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In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash lands an exclusive interview with embattled Republican Sen. John Ensign about a possible ethics investigation over questions that followed his affair with a staffer's wife.

Meanwhile: President Obama holds a bipartisan meeting at the White House to discuss strategy for Afghanistan. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gives his assessment of the talks.

Finally: The Situation Room's Wolf Blitzer questions Minority Whip Eric Cantor about Tuesday's meeting at the White House and whether he feels Republican viewpoints were taken into account.

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WASHINGTON (CNN) – After a hard-hitting Saturday Night Live skit that mocked President Obama for accomplishing "nothing, nada" so far in his presidency, could Obama, like former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, become synonymous with biting SNL impersonations of him?

In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry and Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger weigh in on SNL's latest Obama spoof.

Plus: The White House is struggling to control increasingly public infighting over the President's strategy in Afghanistan. Comments by General Stanley McChrystal and a push-back Sunday on CNN's State of the Union by Obama National Security Adviser Jim Jones illustrate the friction within the administration. Ed Henry reports on the differences of opinion within the president's inner circle and the Democratic Party.

Finally: An attack by the Taliban on a remote U.S. outpost in Afghanistan results in the deadliest day for U.S. troops in the country in more than a year. CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr explains what happened.

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WASHINGTON (CNN) - In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama is demanding that Iran back promises made to officials in Geneva following diplomatic talks Thursday. Foreign Affairs correspondent Jill Dougherty examines the timeline being set for Iran by the administration.

Meanwhile: U.S. military officials are laying out their strategies for Afghanistan. In London, Gen. Stanley McChrystal - the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan - reiterated that "time does matter." CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr reports.

Plus: A new book reveals fascinating untold stories from the Clinton Administration. The Situation Room's Wolf Blizter sits down with Taylor Branch, the author of "The Clinton Tapes," for a behind the scenes look.

Finally: Rumors are circulating that President Obama is headed to Copenhagen for an 2016 Olympic bid victory lap. The White House and the International Olympic Committee dispute the claims. CNN's White House Correspondent Ed Henry sets the record straight.

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WASHINGTON(CNN)–In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama talked strategy with his national security team Wednesday. CNN's White House Correspondent Dan Lothian reports on who is advising the president.

Meanwhile First Lady Michelle Obama is in Copenhagen to lend her support for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid. CNN's Mary Snowe takes a look at the odds that the first lady's hometown will land the games.

Plus: Revelations last week about a Iranian nuclear facility have prompted calls for action against Iran's regime on the eve of talks with the country. CNN's State Department Correspondent Jill Dougherty is in the Situation Room to analyze the high stakes negotiations.

Finally: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was "president" for a day as she chaired a United Nations Security Council session regarding violence against women. "It is time for all of us to resume our responsibility," the long time women's rights advocate told her male counterparts. CNN's Senior United Nations Correspondent Richard Roth has the story.

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WASHINGTON (CNN)– In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama is set to sit down Wednesday with his top generals for several high-profile meetings on Afghanistan. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian takes a look at how Obama is approaching one of his most important foreign policy challenges.

Plus: A major setback Tuesday for supporters of the so-called "public option," as two Democratic amendments to include the measure were defeated during a Senate committee vote. But Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-West Virginia, the sponsor of one of the amendments, insists the public option is not dead yet and vows to continue his push to keep the issue on the table.

Meanwhile: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talks terror attacks and emergency preparedness since 9/11. Are America's cities equipped to handle a terrorist attack? Wolf Blitzer gets the answers.

Finally: Democratic strategist Paul Begala and Republican strategist Rich Galen weigh in on a Facebook poll about President Obama so controversial that the Secret Service is investigating it. The two strategists sound off on the heated rhetoric.

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WASHINGTON (CNN) - Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was in the hot seat on the second day of her Senate confirmation hearings. The judge faced harsh criticism from Republicans and received praise from Democrats. In today's installment of CNN=Politics Daily, watch a complete recap of today's nearly seven hours of testimony.

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(CNN) - President Obama will pick his first Supreme Court Justice, after breaking into a White House press briefing and confirming Associate Justice David Souter's retirement after 29 years on the bench. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN's Jill Dougherty takes a look at the president's options as he looks to name Souter's replacement.

Plus: The GOP is bracing for a battle over the Supreme Court Justice's surrogate. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash looks at conservatives' plans to fight the president every step of the way.

Also: CNN Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger has Republican-turned- Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter's take on the president's decision.

Finally: Cuban-Americans are taking advantage of their new freedom to return to their homeland by celebrating May Day in Havana. But former Cuban President Fidel Castro is making a provocative claim that the United States wants Cubans to "return to the fold of slaves." CNN's Jim Acosta reports on the situation from the island nation.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama issued a part progress-report, part-pep talk Tuesday in Washington. The president sees "glimmers of hope" for the US economy, but warns that we're "not out of the woods just yet." CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian looks at the strategy behind the speech.

Also: Does the president have a clear plan for solving the country's economic problems? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider looks at the latest numbers in a new poll.

Plus: New York Gov. David Paterson is on the brink of making a major announcement concerning gay marriage. CNN's Mary Snow has the breaking story.

Meanwhile: Tensions are growing as North Korea vows to restart its disabled reactor and walk away from the negotiating table. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian looks at what the White House is calling "provocative threats."

At the same time, the Obama administration may be fine-tuning its approach to Iran's nuclear program and weighing some sweeping changes. CNN's Brian Todd looks at the enormous potential ramifications.

Finally: Pork opponents brace themselves for the annual "pig book": CNN Congressional Correspondent Brianna Keilar gets her hand son the latest edition of an annual publication that takes a closer look at how Congress is using your taxpayer dollars.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama goes head-to-head with pirates. After a sea captain's dramatic rescue off the coast of Somalia, the president vows to crackdown on pirates and hold them accountable for their crimes. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the commander-in-chief's reaction to the daring sniper operation rescue.

Plus: A dramatic shift in US policy toward Cuba. Listen to  President Obama usher in a new era of openness toward the island nation after 50 years of sanctions.

Also: Since he took the oath of office, President Obama has been confronted with the North Korean missile launch and the standoff involving the pirate seizure of an American ship. Do Americans trust that the president is doing everything he can to keep the country safe? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider breaks down the latest numbers.

Finally: Arizona State University tells President Obama it's sorry. The university isn't planning to reverse course and offer the president an honorary degree, but offers up another option. Former Bush advisor Ron Christie and Democratic strategist Hillary Rosen talk about the controversy in Monday's Situation Room.

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President Obama pushes his new ties with Turkey, wooing a predominantly Muslim nation and telling the world the United States is not "at war with Islam." In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry looks at the president's outreach to the Muslim world.

Plus: Mission Accomplished? President Obama has been making a big splash on his European tour, but how is his trip playing out at home? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider breaks down the numbers in the latest CNN poll.

Also: If you think the president's economic plan is ambitious, take a look at his plan for nuclear disarmament. Can President Obama rid the world of nuclear weapons? CNN's Brian Todd takes a look at the world's stockpiles.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama and other world leaders gathered in London for the G-20 summit are greeted by protestors and rioting. CNN's Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry reports on world leaders' discussions on the economic and financial crisis.

Also: The Obamas meet the Queen of England. CNN's Abbi Tatton reports on the president's working dinner with other leaders and first lady Michelle Obama's "ladies night" with the other wives.

Plus: Good news for former Sen. Ted Stevens - CNN's Jeanne Meserve reports on the Justice Department's decision to drop all charges against him.

Finally: CNN's Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports on Sen. John McCain's alternative to President Obama's budget plan.

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(CNN) - In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama makes his European debut as chief executive. How is his performance being perceived abroad and at home? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider looks at the numbers.

Also: Americans are looking on the bright side. CNN Democratic Strategist Paul Begala and Republican Strategist Ron Christie weigh in on a new poll that shows Americans don't blame the president for their economic woes.

Plus: A new administration, and a new shot at opening doors to Cuba. Could the forbidden island once again be an option for U.S. tourists? CNN's Jim Acosta takes a look at a new effort to end the current travel ban.

Finally: Kathleen Sebelius in the hot seat. The president's second choice pick for the Health Secretary position squared off with senators at her confirmation hearing Tuesday. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash has the story.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama set tough terms for a new bailout, calling for "painful concessions" from General Motors and Chrysler. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian looks at the president in the driver's seat as he forces the GM CEO out.

Plus: Cash for clunkers. The president is supporting legislation that would provide vouchers to people who were willing to trade in their gas guzzlers for clean cars. CNN Congressional Correspondent Brianna Keilar looks at the plan in the works on Capitol Hill.

Also: President Obama may take some heat this week at the G-20 summit in London, as some countries blame the United States for the global economic crisis. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley looks ahead to the president's first big appearance on the world stage.

Finally: Is it appropriate for the president to effectively fire a CEO of a company? Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen and Republican Strategist Tony Blankley discuss the "murky" line between the public and private sector in Monday's Strategy Session.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: President Obama unveils his Afghanistan strategy, vowing to "disrupt, dismantle, and defeat" that nation's al Qaeda network. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian looks at the president's plan.

Plus: The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen drops by the Situation Room. Watch Adm. Mullen pinpoint some of the safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, including Osama bin Laden.

Finally: Fury on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers who rallied hardest against corporate bailouts are seeing a backlash for getting checks of their own from employees of bailed-out companies. CNN's Brian Todd is following the money and the outrage.

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(CNN) – New information emerges regarding President Obama’s war strategy in Afghanistan. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr has the details on the battle plan.

Plus: House Republicans want to make new demands of Michelle Obama. Some GOP members are pushing for greater transparency on policy work from the current first lady and future first ladies. Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and GOPAC Chairman Frank Donatelli talk about the move to amend the existing law in Thursday’s Strategy Session.

Also: Are GOP members standing against the Democratic president’s proposals out of spite - or do they really have better plans? CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a look.

Finally: The world’s richest man praises the White House on how it’s handling the nation’s economic crisis. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian reports.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, the Obama administration unveiled a plan to buy toxic assets from banks to unclog jammed credit lines, but critics say it’s a risky move. Will the president’s plan help you acquire money for homes, cars, and small businesses, or will it be a multi-million dollar waste of money? CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian takes a look.

Plus: Is Afghanistan the new Vietnam? Republican Strategist Alex Castellanos and Democratic Strategist Steve McMahon talk about how the war could shape President Obama’s legacy in Monday’s Strategy Session.

Also: The Latin American leader who called President Bush the devil is now calling President Obama “ignorant.” CNN’s Zain Verjee has the story.

Finally: Whose anti-terror policy makes America safer? President Obama takes some heat from former Vice President Dick Cheney on closing Gitmo and the president fires back. Republican Strategist Alex Castellanos and Democratic Strategist Paul Begala “Talk Politics.”

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(CNN) – President Obama’s embraced the idea of paying educators according to their performance, but it’s a proposal that doesn’t play well with some key groups within his own party. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian reports on the president’s vision to improve schools.

Plus: Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and Democratic strategist Donna Brazile join the education conversation, and talk about a controversial Washington Post op-ed that compares Obama to former President George W. Bush in Tuesday’s Strategy Session.

Also: It’s been 50 days since Barack Obama took the oath of office - how do you think the president is doing so far? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider looks at what critics and supporters are saying.

Finally: A bloody new development that could affect President Obama’s plans to bring the troops home from Iraq. CNN Pentagon Correspondent Chris Lawrence looks at recent bombing spikes that could sidetrack U.S. withdrawal.

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(CNN) - Another Bush policy has been reversed. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama says he’s “taking the politics out of science.” CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the story.

Plus: The pet projects that won’t go away. Senate Democratic leaders are trying again to push through a controversial spending bill that’s pitting Republicans and Democrats against their own. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider is following the debate.

Also: As the Obama administration scrambles to keep big banks and automakers afloat, Republicans are suggesting an alternative – let them fail. Watch the dialogue in CNN’s Strategy Session.

Finally: Cut out the waste. President Obama’s plan for health care reform takes some cues from his plan to repair the economy. CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin has the details.

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(CNN) – Two women have been chosen to lead a massive overhaul of America's health care system. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama finally fills two critical job openings in his administration. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the details.

Plus: Michael Steele slams GOP heavyweight Rush Limbaugh, and the radio show host fires back at the top Republican. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider has the latest on the controversial remarks in Steele vs. Limbaugh.

Also: President Obama is poised to sign a bill with thousands of earmarks - including some connected to members of Congress who now work for the new commander-in-chief. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a look at the bill that Sen. John McCain calls "insulting to the American people."

Finally: Time may be running short for ‘don't ask, don't tell.’ There's a fresh push against current policy regarding gays in the military - and with President Obama in office, its opponents may just get their wish. CNN's Brian Todd has the story.

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(CNN) – President Obama has set a date for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. Some are applauding the president’s timetable, others are blasting it, but you’ll be surprised who’s saying what. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian and CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash have the details on the president’s Iraq exit strategy.

Also: Do you want a say in how the stimulus money is spent? Now you have it. Some states have set up special websites asking residents for ideas on how and where to spend the funds. CNN Internet Reporter Abbi Tatton takes a look at the wide-range of requests.

Finally: Who will lead the GOP in 2012? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes a look at the potential presidential frontrunners based on a new poll of Republican favorites.

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(CNN) – Vote with us, or else. Liberal groups are joining forces, putting the pressure on conservative Democrats to move further left, or be forced out. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin reports on friction within the president's party.

Plus: President Obama is calling it a new era of responsibility. Supporters are praising the president's budget plan, but some critics are calling it a blueprint for class warfare. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian and CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash have the latest budget info.

Meanwhile: A major voting rights bill for the District of Columbia passed Thursday in the Senate. CNN Congressional Correspondent Brianna Keilar has the details.

Finally: When it comes to Americans' views of war, is Afghanistan the new Iraq? CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider has the latest snapshots of public support and hopes for victory.

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(CNN) – President Obama hosted a White House summit Monday, taking questions from reporters about the fiscal health of the nation. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, watch the best political team on television analyze the president’s remarks in an expanded edition of the Strategy Session.

Plus: Thanks but no thanks, says one high-profile governor, who may turn down stimulus spending from the Obama plan. CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley reports on which state may reject the president’s stimulus funds.

Also: Conservative Democrats are pushing President Obama on fiscal responsibility, pressuring him to slash spending. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a closer look at the Blue Dog Democrats.

Finally: Is the third time a charm? CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry has the latest information on the president’s likely third pick for commerce secretary.

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(CNN) – When it comes to race relations, says Attorney General Eric Holder, America is a “nation of cowards.” In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN Democratic Strategist Jamal Simmons and conservative commentator Terry Jeffrey weigh in on Holder’s strong words in Wednesday’s Strategy Session.

Also: Just days after his swearing in, President Obama began making cabinet announcements at a record pace. But after a month in office - and a string of recent nominee withdrawals - his cabinet remains incomplete. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on the holdup.

Plus: “Roland Burris must resign,” says the Chicago Tribune. CNN’s Susan Roesgen reports on the controversy that still surrounds former Illinoi Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s Senate pick, as new information brings calls for the resignation of Sen. Roland Burris.

Meanwhile: Hillary Clinton retraces President Obama’s steps. The Secretary of State visited the president’s childhood school in Indonesia during her first foreign trip to Asia. CNN’s Jill Dougherty brings us the story from Jakarta.

Finally: As many Americans face the prospect of losing their homes, President Obama releases a new plan to help them fight off foreclosure. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the latest.

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(CNN) – President Obama signs the economic stimulus bill into law. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN White House Correspondent Suzanne Malveaux looks at how the president marked a victory in Denver.

Plus: President Obama approves the concept of significant troop increase in Afghanistan to meet “urgent security needs.” CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr has the latest information on the deployment that could potentially double US forces in the region.

Finally: In his last weeks of office, Vice President Cheney was reportedly fuming over a decision by President Bush. CNN’s Brian Todd looks at the strained ties between the two leaders in their final days.

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(CNN) – Bill Clinton dishes on being a “house husband.” In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, the former president weighs in on presidential comparisons and opens up about the advice he gave to his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, before her foreign trip to Asia. CNN’s John Roberts interviews.

Plus: President Obama is caught in a helicopter dilemma. Should the commander-in-chief move forward with a plan to spend billions to update the Marine One fleet with an economic crisis at hand? CNN Pentagon Correspondent Chris Lawrence has the story.

Meanwhile: What happened to bipartisanship? With the battle over the economic stimulus plan highlighting a massive partisan divide, CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on the great divide in Washington.

Finally: President Obama is set to head out West to lay out his plan to offer homeowners some mortgage relief. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian looks at the president’s bid to cure America's epidemic of home foreclosures and fix the housing crisis.

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(CNN) - As his stimulus package faced a major Senate test, President Obama traveled to the heartland to sell the plan to ordinary Americans. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the story from Elkhart, Indiana.

Who stands to benefit most from the stimulus if it passes? Wolf Blitzer talks with Lawrence Summers, Director of the White House Economic Council, about the potential impact of the president’s plan.

Plus: President Bush may be gone, but a key congressional Democrat hasn’t forgotten: the committee chairman is calling for an investigation of the Bush Justice Department. CNN’s Elaine Quijano has the latest.

Also: Israelis are looking for their own Obama. Just a day before Israel heads to the polls to pick their next prime minister, CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider gauges the nation’s pre-election mood.

Finally: A big Capitol Hill win for President Obama just before his first White House press conference. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports.

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(CNN) – In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama blasts the delay of his economic recovery plan, calling the setback “inexcusable” and “irresponsible.” CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the latest from the Oval Office.

And: David Axelrod helped Obama win the White House, but can he help him win passage of his economic stimulus plan? Watch Wolf Blitzer’s exclusive interview with White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod.

Finally: Main Street America seeks help. Americans continue to hear about the massive recovery plan, but many are wondering how it will help them — or if they’ll be left out. CNN Congressional Correspondent Brianna Keilar takes a look at what ordinary Americans are looking for in the stimulus.

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(CNN) - The new Faith-Based Initiative. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, President Obama gives his personal account of his religious transformation. And CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin takes a look at the 26-year-old responsible for revamping the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

And: CNN's Kate Bolduan reports on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's hospitalization for treatment for pancreatic cancer. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin looks at how this development might affect the Court.

Meanwhile: Another Obama cabinet pick is in trouble for tax problems, forcing the postponement of a key committee vote on the appointee's nomination. CNN's Ed Henry reports on the developing story.

Finally: An iconic image of Barack Obama created by artist Shepard Fairey hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. Now, the Associated Press is accusing the artist of copyright infringement: The news agency says he based his work on one of their images, without first securing permission. CNN Internet Reporter Abbi Tatton takes a look.

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(CNN) - Dick Cheney is raising some eyebrows by issuing a chilling warning. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN’s Brian Todd takes a look at what the former VP said about the possibility of a catastrophic terrorist attack — and about the Obama administration.

Plus: President Obama cracks down on corporate bigwigs. CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian reports.

The President signs a bill bringing a basic service to millions of children. Watch the signing ceremony that will expand children’s health coverage.

And: Sarah Palin versus Ashley Judd. CNN Internet Reporter Abbi Tatton looks at the battle over aerial wolf hunting in an environmental ad campaign that pits the actress against the governor.

Finally: Democrats and Republicans continue the stimulus battle. CNN’s Dana Bash has the latest on the stimulus bill as Senators spar over what should and shouldn’t be in the economic recovery plan.

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(CNN) – Drama for the Obama administration. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian takes a look at the stunning setback to President Obama’s plans to reform healthcare. Can the White House recover?

Plus: Politics often makes for strange bedfellows, but there’s something especially odd about President Obama’s pick for Commerce Secretary. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider reports on what’s unusual about Sen. Judd Gregg being tapped to head the Commerce Department.

Also: Hillary Clinton bucks tradition. The former New York senator is breaking the mold by not heading to Europe or the Middle East for her initial trip as Secretary of State. So where will Clinton travel first? CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty has the story.

Finally: What do senators say now that their former leader, Tom Daschle, has withdrawn his nomination for Health and Human Services Secretary? CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports.

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(CNN) – Palin parties in DC. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin often says she's a Washington outsider, but last weekend she partied with Washington insiders in the nation's capital. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes a look at Palin's Washington itinerary.

Plus: President Obama continues to push for GOP support. The president brought Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas to help woo his fellow Republicans in the Senate to get onboard with his stimulus plan. Watch President Obama make remarks from the Oval Office.

And: CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin takes a look at the broad themes of the stimulus package that GOP Senators agree on, and what they want to see changed.

Finally: CNN's Wolf Blitzer sits down for a one-on-one with newly-elected RNC chair Michael Steele. Watch what the first African-American GOP party leader had to say about lining up against Pres. Barack Obama.

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(CNN) --The nation elected its first African-American to lead the country - now the Republican National Committee has elected its first African-American to lead the GOP. What does the new RNC chairman have to say? “This is awesome.” In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, we’ll show you Michael Steele’s acceptance speech. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider is reporting on the scene.

Plus: President Obama’s debut on the world stage. CNN’s top international correspondents discuss the president’s first international moves, and his message to the global community. CNN’s Christiane Amanpour and Michael Ware weigh in.

And: CNN’s Don Lemon looks at how the president is picking his battles and setting a global tone.

Finally: The Obama team has issued its first marching orders to the army of campaign backers who've pledged to push for the new president's agenda: Host a stimulus party. The Democratic Party is calling on millions of Obama supporters to help make the case for the president’s economic recovery plan. CNN Internet reporter Abbi Tatton takes a look at exactly what the DNC is asking the campaign’s most dedicated supporters to do.

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(CNN) – It’s an important act to further an important goal. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, the president signs his first bill and makes a statement about equal pay for equal work. Watch President Obama talk about one woman’s fight, and what this new law will mean for all women.

And: The first foreign travel of a new president always has great symbolic value and the world is watching and waiting. So where will President Obama be going and when? CNN’s Zain Verjee takes a look at the president’s initial foreign trip and how it compares to other first presidential travels.

First: President Obama says it’s “shameful” and “outrageous.” CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian has the latest on why the president is blasting Wall Street bigwigs.

Finally: What do Republicans think they have to do to turn their party around? Listen. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider explains why Republicans competing to lead their party could take some tips from Hillary Clinton.

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(CNN) – The results are in. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, the House weighs in on the stimulus. CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash takes a look as the president's economic plans are put to the test.

Plus: Watch CNN's Wolf Blitzer break down the numbers as the House votes roll in.

And: Republicans are balking at President Obama's economic stimulus package, but one GOP member is particularly miffed, calling the plan a "trojan horse" that liberals are using to turn the United States into France. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider has the details, and explains why Republicans are going back to the basics.

Plus: President Jimmy Carter took a lot of hits for the way he handled economic hard times during his time spent in the Oval Office. Now he's telling President Obama to learn from his mistakes. CNN's Wolf Blitzer sits down for a candid one-on-one interview with the former president.

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(CNN) – “Americans are not the enemy,” President Obama said in his first interview since becoming commander-in-chief. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, you’ll hear the interview with the Arab television network Al Arabiya, and the president’s message to the Muslim world.

And: President Obama urges the GOP to put politics aside and support his $825 billion economic stimulus plan. Watch the president make his personal appeal on Capitol Hill.

Meanwhile: Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is ensuring she stays in the public eye. CNN Internet reporter Abbi Tatton takes a look at the launch of the Alaska governor’s political action committee.

Plus: Presidential regrets revealed. Former presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton open up about what they were unable do during their own White House terms. CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider has the details.

Finally: The wiretaps that could take Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich down. CNN’s Susan Roesgen is following Blagojevich’s impeachment trial, and taking a look at the startling evidence against the embattled governor.

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(CNN) – It was a one-day unemployment bloodbath as tens of thousands of people lost their jobs at some of America’s biggest and best-known corporations. Critics say President Barack Obama’s actions could make economic matters worse by hitting one industry particularly hard, in an effort to make the U.S. more energy independent. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN White House correspondent Dan Lothian takes a look at the two big issues on the president’s plate – saving the economy and saving the planet.

Also: Vice President Joe Biden makes a deal with President Obama - he won’t be a “deputy president” like those before him. So how will Biden’s VP role differ from former Vice President Dick Cheney’s? CNN’s Brian Todd explains.

Meanwhile: President Obama launches his first peace mission. CNN’s foreign affairs correspondent Jill Dougherty takes a look at his new Middle East envoy.

Plus: Embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich is boycotting his impeachment and going on a media blitz. CNN’s Susan Roesgen takes a look at Blago’s recent media frenzy.

Finally: Former rivals face off, again. Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain is not on board with the president’s economic stimulus plan, and he’s letting everyone know. CNN’s Brianna Keilar reports on how the Arizona senator blasted President Obama’s trillion dollar stimulus package.

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(CNN) – Barack Obama inherits the White House office in less than four days. What are the top issues on the president-elect’s agenda? In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, we’re counting down the top 5 challenges facing the Obama administration and our panel of experts is weighing in.
 
Also: Delivering his farewell address Thursday, President Bush admitted obvious setbacks during his administration, acknowledging there were things he “would have done differently” throughout his two terms in office. But will the president be remembered solely for his controversial decisions, or will history be kinder to his legacy? Former Bush speechwriter David Frum joins us to discuss the debate over the president’s tenure.
 
Finally: President-elect Barack Obama revealed in an interview Thursday he would make addressing entitlement spending a top priority in his administration.  CNN White House Correspondent Suzanne Malveaux has the details on what Obama told the Washington Post about the “hard decisions” on Social Security and Medicare he’ll have to make in office.
 
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(CNN) – Proving there is political success after a failed presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton made the case for “smart power” in her confirmation hearings to be President-elect Barack Obama’s nominee as secretary of state. But pointed questions rose about her husband, former President Bill Clinton. How did Hillary respond? In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN's Jim Acosta takes a look at the memorable moments from Tuesday’s hearing.
 
Plus: It’s no secret that Barack Obama is a basketball devotee - but where will he practice his favorite pastime while living in the White House? CNN’s Erica Hill takes a look at the president-elect’s hoop dreams.
 
Also: It may be the biggest crowd that Washington, DC has ever seen.  With the presidential inauguration less than a week away, officials are grappling with crowd control concerns over the big event. CNN Homeland Security Correspondent Jeanne Meserve reports on at the unprecedented challenges facing the nation’s capital.
 
Finally: Turning political enemies into political frenemies.In the nation’s capital, politicians are becoming more positive. So what’s with all the sudden goodwill? CNN’s Carol Costello has the details on on the “era of nice.”
 
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(CNN) –- Making the House a home, the House of Representatives that is. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN’s Jim Acosta has the story of a congressman who is trying to set an example in a bad economy by sleeping on the job – literally.

Also: She’s back, and she’s not happy. Sarah Palin is again taking aim at a familiar target: the media. But the Alaska governor has tough words for some members of the McCain campaign.  CNN’s Jason Carroll takes a look at her frank new interview.

Plus: Cash - or crash. President-elect Obama painted a bleak picture this week of where the economy will be headed if his stimulus plan is not passed quickly.  But, Obama is facing resistance on Capitol Hill as some legislators question how much money to spend - and to whom the money would go. CNN National Political Correspondent Jessica Yellin has the details.

Finally: Hours before he takes the oath of office, Obama will ride the rails from Philadelphia to Washington - a ride littered with security risks. CNN Homeland Security Correspondent Jeanne Meserve reports on the daunting task of keeping the president-elect safe.

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The mystery is solved. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily: A visitor staying at the Blair House prevented the soon-to-be First family from taking up residence earlier than their expected move-in date. So who is the president’s mystery guest? CNN’s Jim Acosta reveals the answer.

Plus: With just 12 days until the inauguration, Barack Obama is making a sales pitch, arguing that his major spending program is what the economy needs to get back on track. CNN’s Jessica Yellin has the details.

And: Barack Obama’s cabinet, if confirmed, is full of political heavyweights who carry their own clout. Could the president-elect get lost in the sea of strong voices? CNN Special Correspondent Frank Sesno reports.

Millions of people will travel to Washington, DC to witness history when Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. How are officials preparing to protect the city from the threat of attack on that historic day? CNN’s Jeanne Meserve takes a look at inauguration security.

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(CNN) – CNN has been paging Dr. Gupta for years, but now it may the Obama administration who is calling.  In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, Jason Carroll talks about our resident neurosurgeon as a possible pick for surgeon general.
 
And: It’s a power lunch like none other. President Bush hosts President-elect Barack Obama, and three former presidents - George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter - Wednesday at the White House. CNN’s Elaine Quijano has the story on what the former chief executives may discuss during their elite and historic meeting in the Oval Office.
 
Plus: Roland Burris insists he is, by law, the junior senator of Illinois, but the recently appointed former state attorney general was turned away from the Senate door Tuesday.  CNN’s Jeanne Moos takes a look at Tuesday’s antics - the “Burris circus.”
 
Finally: Get ready for the “T” word. If Barack Obama’s stimulus plan passes in the Congress, it could approach the trillion dollar mark. That’s more than the government spent on some major events in our nation’s history, including the construction of the atomic bomb, the race to put a man on the moon, and the New Deal during the Great Depression.  But if the stimulus plan doesn’t work, what is Obama’s ‘Plan B’? CNN’s Jim Acosta reports.

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(CNN) - From horse-drawn carriages to bullet proof sedans – presidential transportation has surely changed since William McKinley took the oath of office at the turn of the century. But Barack Obama’s takes it to a whole new level, as his ride may be the most secure, heavily-fortified vehicle in the world. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN’s Jeanne Meserve takes a look at “The Beast.”

The President-elect wants to spend big to jump-start the economy. His 775 billion dollar stimulus plan involves major tax cuts to individuals and families which can explode the budget deficit and add to a staggering national debt. So, what will the President-elect do when the economy is back on track? CNN’s Christine Romans looks at the ramifications of Obama’s big plan.

Plus: Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta is Obama’s choice to take over a key intelligence position - director of the CIA. The appointment surprised those in Washington and prominent Democrats are raising questions on the President-elect’s pick. CNN’s Kate Bolduan tells us why.

Finally: The Obamas just moved to Washington, D.C. and even the soon-to-be first family needs to know the city’s hot-spots. CNN’s Jim Acosta helps the Obamas get to know their new neighborhood.

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(CNN) –- Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders Monday to discuss his stimulus proposal. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, CNN’s Kate Bolduan has the latest details on Obama’s $300 billion tax cut proposal.

And: The soon-to-be First Daughters spent their first day at their new school in Washington, the prestigious Sidwell Friends school. CNN’s Joe Johns takes a look at what makes this school an especially good fit for the First family.

Finally: Hamas is launching rockets into Israel, and Israeli forces are driving deeper into Gaza. The showdown in the Middle East is heating up, and President Bush has placed the blame on Hamas. So why has President-elect Obama remained silent about the violence? CNN’s Jim Acosta takes a look at why the next commander-in-chief is keeping mum.

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(CNN) – Before President-elect Barack Obama can make a “change,” he will have to change his address. In the latest installment of CNN=Politics Daily, the Obamas are fresh from their vacation in Hawaii and are preparing to make their big move to the nation’s capital. So where will the next first-family stay before they move into the executive mansion? CNN’s Jim Acosta takes a look at their temporary residence, a said-to-be haunted hotel steeped in history.

With the country in the midst of an economic crisis and an embattled governor accused of selling his former Senate seat, what will the President-elect tackle first when he arrives in Washington? CNN’s Brianna Keilar has the latest.

Finally: Senator Bill Clinton? Could New York put in the former President as a place-holder with political clout until the public can vote in two-years on who should hold Hillary Clinton’s former Senate seat? CNN’s Deborah Feyerick takes a look at Clinton and other potential “seat-warmers.”

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