INAUGURATION BLOG

Only at The Washington Times: Reporters discuss the latest news on the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and President Obama.

• The Big Hillary 'Change'

  By Jennifer Harper — Published January 22, 2009 Comments

  Hillary Clinton is no longer presidential, senatorial or even first lady-ish. Overnight, she has become Madame Secretary of State.

• Wounded vets walk out during inaugural ball concert

  By CARRIE SHEFFIELD — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  During a concert last night honoring the nation's veterans, a vocalist with George Clinton's band held up a white towel with large block letters saying "[Expletive] GEORGE," which some audience members took as a jab at the outgoing commander-in-chief.

• National Park Service issues official crowd estimate

  By user2 — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  The National Park Service says it will not contest an estimate of the crowd at the National Mall on Inauguration Day to be a record 1.8 million, and says it will use that figure when referring to the inauguration in the future.

• 'Desperate Housewives' make the inaugural scene

  By Stephanie Green — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  Pennsylvania Avenue could have been Wisteria Lane yesterday as four members of the "Desperate Housewives" team descended on Washington for inaugural festivities.

• Protesters arrive at White House

  By Christina Bellantoni — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  Pro-life group has message for President Obama.

• World takes a close-up look on Obama's Day 1

  By KIM KWEDER — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  The world watched as Barack Obama took oath as the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday and many foreigners in the District saw it up close.

• Obama a sought-after guest

  By Jon Ward — Published January 21, 2009 Comments

  Here are all the balls in the order that the Obamas went to them:

• Obamas party with Delaware crowd

  By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  The Biden home state ball was a much less glamorous affair than the Neighborhood Ball, with a cover band to warm things up for the Obamas, playing "Love Shack."

• Some like it hot

  By Christina Bellantoni — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  There are 10 hot tickets in town tonight for sure, but anyone who likes hip-hop was cramming into the Youth Ball for a chance to see Kanye West.

• The new president and first lady electrify neighborhood ball

  By Jon Ward — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  Here is my pool report from the event:

• Arts funding is a non-political cause

  By user2 — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  Tony Goldwyn, co-president of the Creative Coalition, says that that it doesn't really matter whether a Democrat or a Republican is in the White House.

• There's rhythm to Obama's speeches

  By user2 — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  Barack Obama's speeches have a rhythm and lilt that are part of their appeal; he has made inspired use of quotes from the Bible to Abraham Lincoln to John F. Kennedy.

• Michelle Obama's Inaugural outfit

  By Stephanie Green — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  In a studied mix of high and low couture, Mrs. Obama paired her Isabel Toledo outfit with green gloves by J. Crew.

• The Obamas take a little walk

  By Maria Stainer — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  President Obama and his wife got out of their bulletproof limo and walked down Pennsylvania Avenue to wild cheers from the crowd.

• Seen in the crowd: Fur, fur and more fur

  By Sue Fraser — Published January 20, 2009 Comments

  Mink coats may be politically incorrect in some circles, but on a 20-degree day spent outdoors, there is nothing warmer.