Latest Politics Videos
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Play CBS Video December 1, 2009 | 6:50 PM PST
McCain Opposes a Withdrawal Date
Senator John McCain speaks about why he feels setting a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan is a bad idea.
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Play CBS Video December 1, 2009 | 6:54 PM PST
CBS News on Obama's Plan
CBS News Correspondents, Lara Logan, Mandy Clark, Chip Reid, Juan Zurate and David Martin speak with Katie Couric about President Obama's Afghanistan war strategy.
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Play CBS Video December 1, 2009 | 6:27 PM PST
Obey: I'm Against More Troops
Congressman David Obey speaks with Katie Couric about his opposition of sending additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan.
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Play CBS Video December 1, 2009 | 5:27 PM PST
Obama: Withdrawal Begins in July 2011
President Obama speaks about how adding additional troops to Afghanistan will allow us to accelerate handing over responsibility to Afghan forces and be able to transfer forces out of Afghanistan in July, 2011.
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Play CBS Video December 1, 2009 | 5:22 PM PST
Obama: "Afghanistan has Deteriorated"
President Obama speaks about how the situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated. He also explains how the Afghan government has been hampered by corruption.
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Play CBS Video November 28, 2009 | 2:55 PM PST
CBS Exclusive: WH Gatecrasher
Exclusive Video: Several months ago during a polo match in Washington, CBS News spoke with Taruq Salahi, who would later garner media attention over allegedly crashing President Obama's State Dinner.
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Play CBS Video November 25, 2009 | 6:13 PM PST
Military Exercise in Cuba
For the first time in 5 years, Cuba's military has launched a massive military exercise, the first since U.S. President Barack Obama took office. CBS News' Portia Siegelbaum reports from Havana.
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Play CBS Video November 24, 2009 | 10:51 AM PST
Obama To Announce Decision In Afghanistan
At a news conference, President Obama announced that he will announce his decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.
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Play CBS Video November 20, 2009 | 7:52 PM PST
Cuban Protester Incites Outrage
Pro-government demonstrators in Cuba interrupted a protest held by Reinaldo Escobar, who claims that his wife was harassed by State Security. CBS News' Portia Siegelbaum reports that Escobar was taken away, and his whereabouts are now unknown.
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Play CBS Video November 18, 2009 | 11:35 AM PST
Long Lines In Grand Rapids For Palin Book Signing
In the early morning hours, hundreds began to gather for a chance to meet Sarah Palin, who makes her first stop in Grand Rapids, Mich. to promote "Going Rogue."
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Play CBS Video November 10, 2009 | 1:08 PM PST
In Full: Pres. Obama's Remarks At Ft. Hood Memorial
During a memorial service for the victims of the Ft. Hood shootings, President Obama honored those killed and told their stories, one-by-one, during his remarks.
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Play CBS Video November 8, 2009 | 12:52 PM PST
A Courageous Vote
In a statement at the Rose Garden, President Obama commended members of Congress on the passage of health care reform in the House.
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Play CBS Video November 5, 2009 | 1:47 PM PST
A Capitol Rumble
According to estimates, thousands protested at the Capitol against the House Democrats health care bill.
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Play CBS Video November 5, 2009 | 10:43 AM PST
Obama: "This Is No Small Endorsement"
President Obama thanked the AARP and AMA for their support of a House healthcare reform bill during a surprise visit to the White House Briefing Room.
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Play CBS Video October 30, 2009 | 10:41 AM PDT
Obama Signs Ryan White Act
President Obama announced regulations formally ending the 22-year ban on travel and immigration by HIV-positive individuals. He also signed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009.
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Play CBS Video October 29, 2009 | 11:21 AM PDT
Dover Will "Bear On" How Obama Sees Conflicts
In response to a question about how seeing fallen soldiers return home to Dover Air Force Base will affect his decision in Afghanistan, President Obama said it will bear on how he sees these conflicts.
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Play CBS Video October 15, 2009 | 6:27 PM PDT
Congresswoman Becomes Survivor
"Only On The Web:" Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) opens up to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about her successful battle against cancer and what she's doing to bring awareness to women across the U.S.
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Play CBS Video October 15, 2009 | 2:42 PM PDT
The Great Escape
In video shot by a Republican staff member, Democrats in the House Oversight Committee exited a separate meeting as a committee business meetings was taking place. Republicans argue that Democrats are a avoiding a vote on a subpoena against Countrywide Mortgage.
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Play CBS Video October 15, 2009 | 2:43 PM PDT
Tensions Mount In House Oversight Cmte.
Republican members of the House Oversight Committee were prevented from forcing an open vote requesting subpoena records surrounding Countrywide Mortgage sweetheart loans.
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Play CBS Video October 15, 2009 | 3:24 PM PDT
"Take It With A Grain Of Salt"
In response to a question from a child about facing harsh criticism during a town hall event in New Orleans, President Obama said, "it is just politics" and that "you have to take it with a grain of salt."
