to and fro

President Obama speaks about security enhancements in the wake of the attempted airline bombing on Christmas day, at the White House on January 5

furbidden

This image released by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals shows a new PETA ad that features Carrie Underwood, first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Tyra Banks. All have shunned wearing fur. The White House says PETA is using Obama’s image without her permission. The ads are appearing in Washington’s Metro stations, magazines and PETA’s Web site.

three pointer

A trio of helicopters, one of which carries President Obama and his family flies over the Jefferson Memorial en route to the White House. The Obamas were returning from their holiday vacation in Hawaii. (TIME Magazine)

back to work

President Barack Obama meets with his national security team in the Situation Room of the White House Jan. 5, 2010, about the attempted Christmas Day terrorist act aboard an airliner. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)