In his farewell address Thursday night, President Bush said he'd seen "good days and tough days," but that the lack of any attacks after 9/11 was one of his greatest accomplishments. (Wall Street Journal)
President-elect Barack Obama said he will be ready "on Day One" to address the Israeli invasion of Gaza and other problems across the Middle East. (USA Today)
Bush warned Obama Thursday that closing the military prison at Guantanamo Bay is "not as easy as it sounds," noting that the president-elect will need to find homes for released detainees. (Washington Times)
The General Services Administration and YouTube are negotiating over a terms of service agreement that would allow government agencies to begin posting videos on the site. (Federal Computer Week)
Ted Kaufman, Vice President-elect Joe Biden's replacement in the Senate, doesn't want to be viewed as merely a placeholder for Beau Biden. (AP)
Obama said Thursday that he supports congressional representation for the District, but did not indicate that it would be a high priority. (Washington Post)
Confirmation Games
Despite outrage from some key media players, the controversy over Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner's tax and housekeeper problems hasn't caught fire. (Politico)
The keys to improving American standing at the United Nations are addressing poverty, nuclear proliferation, climate change and peacekeeping operations, said UN Ambassador-designate Susan Rice at her confirmation hearing Thursday. (New York Times)
Ken Salazar, Obama's choice for Interior Department chief, said Thursday he's excited to craft an "energy moon shot." (Politico)
Homeland Security Secretary-designate Janet Napolitano's confirmation hearing Thursday was short on details but long on "warm and fuzzy." (New York Times)
Mary Schapiro, Obama's choice to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, promised to push for more oversight of Wall Street at her confirmation hearing Thursday. (Washington Post)
Obama's Justice Department will enforce legislation protecting American telecommunication companies from lawsuits related to their involvement in the Bush administration's domestic spy program, Attorney General-designate Eric Holder said Thursday. (Wired)
Holder also said that waterboarding is torture and that it is illegal. (Los Angeles Times)
Inauguration Conflagration
Members of Congress aren't immune from the same Inauguration Day hassles that have D.C. residents worried. (Politico)
Many lawmakers are unfamiliar with a special emergency communication system designed to be used in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster during Obama's inauguration. (The Hill)
Inaugural bundlers will be given VIP treatment, with private parties, policy breakfasts with Cabinet nominees and warm spots to watch the parade. (New York Times)
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