Sworn in again, Pres. Obama lingers for last look

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama launched his second term Monday with a call for the United States to continue its "never-ending journey" to live up to the ideals of its founders.

READ IT: Text of Pres. Obama's inaugural speech

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Monday in his inaugural speech that the nation must come together to meet the challenges of the day, saying: "We are made for this moment, and we will seize it -- so long as we seize it together."

First lady to help promote presidential agenda

(CNN) -- A bright spotlight will shine on first lady Michelle Obama Monday as inauguration watchers focus on her clothes, new hairstyle, and to what length she has gone to shield her children from the public eye.

Obama sworn in to second term, faces new challenges

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- With the official business of the 57th inauguration out of the way, Washington began preparing Sunday for a day of revelry -- and for the challenges facing President Barack Obama over the next four years.

Second inaugural address puts Obama in select company

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will join what is perhaps America's most exclusive club, peppered with names such as Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt, when he delivers his second inaugural address on Monday.

Obama campaign arm begins gun control push

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's political operation began asking its wide network of backers Thursday to voice their support for the president's gun violence proposals, the first step in Obama for America's post-campaign iteration.

Pres. Obama, V.P. Biden unveil package of gun control proposals

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed background checks on all gun sales and bans on military style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a package of steps to reduce gun violence in the wake of the Newtown school massacre last month.

White House gun announcement to come Wednesday

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will announce "concrete" proposals to prevent gun violence at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday.