Is Obama Gathering an Aerie of Hawks for National Security?

(Nov. 21, 2008) - As he wrapped up his second week as president-elect, Barack Obama appears to be taking an altruistic approach in both diplomacy and politics. How else to explain the fact that he had all but offered the most prestigious job in his Cabinet -- Secretary of State -- to a woman whose foreign policy experience he once dismissed as consisting of having tea with ambassadors?

Napolitano Top Candidate for Homeland Security Job

WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2008) - President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top Obama advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama's Cabinet begins to emerge.

Change Promised, but Insiders Filling Positions

WASHINGTON (Nov. 20, 2008) - President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts.