WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter has agreed to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates' request that he remain at his post into the new administration.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Ninety political appointees at the Pentagon have been told their services will not be needed once U.S. President-elect Barack Obama takes office.
CHICAGO, Idaho, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama crossed party lines Thursday, choosing Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., to be his Transportation secretary-designate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., is climbing aboard the Obama express, agreeing to serve as transportation secretary, unnamed Democratic officials said Wednesday.
MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says potential U.S. foes would be mistaken to "test" the country's new president for signs of weakness.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Some of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's liberal supporters say they're disappointed with the political pedigrees of his Cabinet choices.
KHARTOUM, Sudan, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama may not be quick to impose the harsh diplomatic or even military measures on Sudan sought by some supporters, analysts said.
TEHRAN, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Iran says it won't stop its nuclear program if U.S. President-elect Barack Obama uses the same "carrot and stick" policies of his predecessor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The president of the United Automobile Workers said Sunday he is optimistic Congress will approve a bailout plan for U.S. automakers this week.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Eric Shinseki is about to set up shop in the same White House, which under U.S. President George Bush, disregarded his warnings about Iraq troop levels.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said in remarks aired Sunday he will tap Gen. Eric Shinseki to lead the Veterans Administration.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Caroline Kennedy's reported interest in an open U.S. Senate seat could be a ploy meant to keep New York's attorney general from being appointed, a source says.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has picked retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki to head up the Veterans Affairs Department, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
CHICAGO, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration day wardrobe will be supplied by the Chicago company Hartmarx.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has added two more high-level staffers with ties to his hometown of Chicago.
