Medal of Honor recipient declines invitation to State of the Union

Medal of Honor recipient declines invitation to State of the Union

(CNN) -- The former Army staff sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama Monday is declining the first lady's invitation to be her guest at Tuesday's State of the Union address.Clint Romesha, who was awarded the prestigious medal for uncommon valor in Afghanistan, told CNN that he has decided to spend the evening with friends from his former unit, Black Knight Troop, 3-61 CAV, his wife Tammy -- with whom he celebrates a wedding anniversary Tuesday -- and their families."It's such a great honor to be invited to the State of the Union," Romesha, 31, told CNN. "I really feel bad about not being able to go.

First lady to help promote presidential agenda

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.

Michelle Obama, Ann Romney sound off on eve of first debate

Michelle Obama, Ann Romney sound off on eve of first debate

DENVER -- President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney square off in the first presidential debate Wednesday, October 3rd -- with just about a month to go before voters head to the polls on November 6th.

Democrats to highlight Obama's tough decisions as DNC kicks off

Democrats to highlight Obama's tough decisions as DNC kicks off

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- Facing a close election and Republican attacks that they have made things worse while in power, Democrats seek to emphasize the tough decisions President Barack Obama has made and additional steps needed to bolster the middle class at their three-day national convention that begins Tuesday, September 4th.

Tammy Baldwin arrives to overflow crowd at DNC

Tammy Baldwin arrives to overflow crowd at DNC

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- First lady Michelle Obama was set to address the Democratic National Convention on opening night Tuesday, September 4th -- but she's not the only female with a key speaking role at the Convention.

Michelle Obama addresses Democratic National Convention Tuesday

Michelle Obama addresses Democratic National Convention Tuesday

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- A Democratic National Convention vital to President Barack Obama's re-election bid opened Tuesday with praise for his battles on behalf of minority rights and the middle class, as well as plentiful attacks on Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Democratic convention to highlight differing visions between parties

Democratic convention to highlight differing visions between parties

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) -- Facing a close election and Republican attacks that they have made things worse while in power, President Barack Obama and Democrats seek to emphasize what has been achieved and additional steps to bolster the middle class at their three-day national convention that begins Tuesday.