Politico - Congressional Democrats are firing a surprising number of unexpectedly sharp brushback pitches at President-elect Barack Obama and his staff over policy plans and personnel picks making him look embattled during what was to be a triumphant debut week in Washington.

AP - The Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Friday to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich an unprecedented action that sets up a Senate trial on whether he should be thrown out for abuse of power including allegations that he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.