The Obamas will settle in at the historic Hay-Adams hotel this weekend in time for daughters Malia and Sasha to begin classes at Sidwell Friends School. (AP)
Upon returning to Washington, Barack Obama plans to meet with congressional leaders on Monday and with President Bush and former presidents on Wednesday. (AP)
While much attention has been focused on liberals' reaction to some of the more moderate Cabinet picks, many conservatives are alarmed by the number of "ardent liberals" among the president-elect's team of advisers. (Washington Post).
Sources say Caroline Kennedy will likely be New York Gov. David Paterson's choice to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Senate. (AP)
The paparazzi and the entertainment press may be helping Obama expand his base of popularity as he prepares to take office. (Politico)
Foreign Policy Hopes, Fears
Facing a potential new "space race" with China, Obama will likely work to establish greater cooperation between NASA and the Pentagon. (Bloomberg News)
Clinton's "once troubled history with Arab-Israeli issues" could complicate her efforts to deal with the crisis as secretary of state. (New York Times)
The U.K. is asking allies to take in detainees held by the U.S. in order to smooth the way for Obama to close the Guantanamo Bay facility. (Bloomberg News)
Some activists are holding out hope that Obama could facilitate a thaw in relations with Cuba. (BBC News)
Inauguration Conflagration
Obama will host a Commander in Chief's Ball on Jan. 20 specifically for military families. (AP)
A record 60,000 people have volunteered to help with the inauguration, but no more than 18,000 will be needed. (Washington Post)
As millions of visitors flood into D.C. ahead of the inauguration, many "emasculated elephants in the GOP herd" will be heading out of town. (Politico)
Some attendees are registering their inaugural ball gowns online to prevent others from showing up in the same outfit. (New York Daily News)
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