What if Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling?

While default has been suggested by some in Congress, the impact could have dire consequences for your pocketbook

• Jan 22, 2013

Obama's political speech

In his second inaugural address, Obama called for unity--on his own terms.

• Jan 22, 2013

Instagram pics from Inauguration 2013

Amazing photography from the 57th United States Presidential Inauguration created using smartphones and processed using the photo-sharing app Instagram

• Jan 22, 2013
• 12 photos

Bob Schieffer: No real memorable lines in Obama speech

"Face the Nation" anchor says President Obama's speech will please the left, won't impress the right

• Jan 21, 2013

Obama looks to past to set course for future

Analysis: President points to nation's history in second inaugural address to make the case for his policy agenda

• Jan 21, 2013

Native American women veterans celebrate president's inauguration

Native American Women Warrior color guard consists of women who are proud of their ancestry and the country they serve

• Jan 21, 2013

Anticipating Obama's coming immigration push

With a record number of immigrants deported last year, some like Erika Andiola think federal reform on the issue can't come soon enough

• Jan 21, 2013

Bush 41: "Best wishes" to Obamas

Former President George H.W. Bush sends good tidings to first family as Obama kicks off second term

• Jan 21, 2013

"Today we continue a never-ending journey"

In second inaugural speech, Obama calls on Americans to continue pursuing equality and justice

• Jan 21, 2013

Obama looks to avoid the "second-term curse"

As he seeks to cement his legacy, the president must try to sidestep scandals and mistakes that have plagued his predecessors

• Jan 21, 2013

President Obama's second inaugural address

The full text of President Obama's second inaugural address, as prepared for delivery

• Jan 21, 2013

The Inaugural Parade: What you'll see

Following President Obama's swearing-in, he'll make his way to the White House to watch the traditional inaugural parade

• Jan 21, 2013

Presidential inauguration 2013

President Barack Obama faces a smaller crowd as America's first black president marks the beginning of his second term and repeats the oath he took in a private ceremony the day before

• Jan 21, 2013
• 37 photos

Inside the heightened Inauguration Day security

Thousands of security personnel on hand surveying crowds gathering for president's inauguration, watching waters surrounding D.C.

• Jan 21, 2013

President Obama takes oath of office

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were officially sworn in a day before the ceremonial inaugural swearing-in

• Jan 21, 2013
• 9 photos

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