Does Romney really hate redistribution?
Mitt Romney is railing against redistribution despite its central place in the American system
Issues 2012: In Depth
To sequester or not to sequester?
The president's prediction that automatic spending cuts "will not happen" has sown confusion among policymakers working to avert the fiscal cliff
Issue brief: Health care
Health care is expensive and getting more so, squeezing private enterprise and driving up the deficit. CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue
Issue brief: Debt and Deficit
The issue of the debt and deficit, broken down by CBS News: the challenges, the problems and the solutions
Issue brief: Immigration
America's immigration policy doesn't attract high-skilled immigrants, nor does it address the estimated 11.5M undocumented immigrants here. CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue
Issue brief: Energy and Environment
CBS News breaks down the issues of energy and the environment: the challenge, the problems and the candidates' positions
Issue brief: Education
The issue of education broken down by CBS News: the challenges, the problems and the solutions
Issue brief: Afghanistan and Pakistan
CBS News' in-depth look at war in Afghanistan and its effect on neighboring Pakistan as well as its impact on U.S. politics
Issue brief: Russia
An in-depth look from CBS News at how U.S. leaders are managing the relationship with Russia
Issue brief: Global finance
CBS News takes an in-depth look at the European Union as it deals with member countries' economic issues
Issue brief: China
CBS News takes a look at the political flashpoint of China, as it's on track to become the world's largest economy
Issue brief: Iran
As Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons, CBS News takes an in-depth look at the issue and its political ramifications
With Election Day on the horizon, issues take center stage
CBS News' series, Issues 2012: In Depth, takes a look at the issues facing the country this election year
Issue brief: Arab Spring
CBS News' in-depth look at the Arab Spring: turmoil in Libya, Egypt, Syria, and elsewhere, and what it means for the U.S.
Issue brief: Housing
CBS News examines the lingering problems with the housing market, still struggling to recover in the wake of the recession
Obama: Congress in the way of housing recovery
In his weekly address President Obama chides Congress for adjourning before passing his proposed housing bill
Student debt: Is it worth it?
Stanford University president, John Hennessy speaks to "CTM" co-hosts about the payoff behind the high cost of higher education
Bob's Blog: Swing state voters & big issues
Bob Schieffer previews Sunday's "Face the Nation" and looks at the news of the week
Campaign 2012: Obama vs. Romney
In separate interviews, President Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, discuss the election year's hot-button issues
Obama grilled on immigration promise
At a Miami town hall meeting, the president responded to a charge that he didn't keep his promise on major immigration reform
Politics
Trump campaign opening "community centers" to win over black voters
The campaign is opening several "Black Voices for Trump Community Centers" in key states like Florida.
Trump campaign sues New York Times over opinion piece
The Trump campaign claims the paper knowingly made false accusations.
New Mexico governor: Sheriffs should enforce new gun law or resign
The new law enables state district courts to order the temporary surrender of firearms.
Supreme Court tosses D.C. sniper case after change in Virginia law
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Lee Boyd Malvo's case in October.
Bloomberg unveils TV ad slamming Trump for coronavirus response
The new 30-second ad highlights Bloomberg's managerial experience as mayor of New York City.
Schumer calls for $8.5 billion to fight coronavirus
Schumer's $8.5 billion plan to address the coronavirus outbreak is far higher than the $2.5 billion proposal outlined by the White House earlier this week.
Democrats try to stop Sanders' momentum in fiery debate
But almost no candidate was unscathed in the debate, which took place just four days before the pivotal South Carolina primary and one week ahead of Super Tuesday.
House approves bill to make lynching a federal crime
The bill is named for Emmett Till, a black teenager brutally murdered in a racist attack in 1955.
Feds arrest alleged neo-Nazi for "swatting" scheme targeting Cabinet member
John Cameron Denton, 26, was arrested in Texas and will appear in federal court later on Wednesday.
Trump taps Pence to head up coronavirus outbreak response
The president said the $2.5 billion his administration has requested is a "lot," but they'll spend "whatever's appropriate."
