State of the Union 2011: President Obama's State of the Union Address

Headlines

A look at the fact and fiction in the president's address.

President faces a divided Congress worried about spending.

Political strategest Matthew Dowd says look at impact on D.C.'s "influentials."

What will the president say and who will be there to listen to him?

Obama gets good marks for enacting last year's policy proposals.

The new political tone will be tested by president's push for new spending.

Blogs

President Obama oozed optimism but the Republican response and Tea Party rebuttal both focused on the negative.

This year's $1.5 trillion shortfall is a new record

President Obama heads to Wisconsin, a state swept by Republicans in the 2010 midterms

President prepares to tackle the deficit and debt and faces a House of Representatives in Republican hands

Republican leaders over the weekend previewed their arguments against Obama's planned remarks about spending proposals in...

Slideshows

For the famous, there is no better place to escape to in 2009 than Hawaii.

White House photo dept. releases never before seen photos of the first family.

Princess Diana, Sophia Loren among guests at previous state dinners.

President honors D-Day heroes -- but also sees sights.

Obama shares his Thanksgiving greeting on Twitter.

Haunted Washington: The White House finds its Halloween spirit.