Kennedy Scare Shakes Capitol Hill

Updated: Jan. 20, 7:43 P.M.

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after having a seizure during the inaugural luncheon at the Capitol, but doctors say the ailing Senator is already on the mend.

House GOP Looks to Triangulate

Jan. 20, 5:53 P.M.

The confetti from the inaugural parties barely will be swept up when House Republicans meet on Wednesday to begin drawing stark contrasts between President Barack Obama and the House Democratic leadership.

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First lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama talk with former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush after the inauguration. For more inauguration photos, click here.

Lofgren to Head Up Ethics

Jan. 20, 7:40 P.M.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Tuesday that she will tap fellow California Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D) to take over the House ethics committee.

Heard on the Hill: Inauguration 2009 Party Download

Jan. 20, 10:47 A.M.

At the Green Ball on Monday night at the National Portrait Gallery hosted by former Vice President Al Gore, there were more than a few green gowns and bow ties — not to mention a swarm of eco-minded celebrities.