McCaskill's spouse received $40 mil in subsidies
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, in a tight reelection campaign against Todd Akin, rejects any claim of special treatment
The 2012 Election
After rate drop, new ad hits Obama on jobs
The ad, by a pro-Romney group, calls Obama out for "over 8 percent unemployment"; rate dropped to 7.8 percent last month
Romney keeps old jobless rate talking point alive
The GOP nominee says 43 months of 8 percent unemployment under Obama tops 39 months in the 60 years before him
Senators meet in effort to avoid fiscal cliff
Gang of Eight hopes to keep America from going off cliff and entering recession next year, but it faces a difficult task
What does Mitt Romney believe on foreign policy?
Analysis: Romney has kept vague about his foreign policy beliefs, but his selection of advisers provides some clues
Obama honors labor icon Cesar Chavez in Calif.
Designating the Cesar Chavez National Monument, Obama calls on voters to "live up to his example"
Ryan says Obama fails to lead at home and abroad
The GOP vice presidential nominee also defends himself against claims that he'd cut spending for veterans
Romney proposes new sanctions on Iran
The GOP nominee says "hope is not a strategy" for the Middle East
Reporter: Romney foreign policy "work in progress"
The Republican nominee will deliver what advisers describe as a major foreign policy address at the Virginia Military Institute
Despite economic woes, Obama holds edge in Nev.
There should be no easier venue for Mitt Romney to make his case than in a state with high unemployment and an ongoing housing crisis
Which Mitt Romney do you trust most?
Is he a cold-hearted conservative or a moderate Republican from Massachusetts? How can we know?
In race to control the Senate, Maine is a wildcard
National parties and outside groups are shaking up their usual strategies in Maine, where the frontrunner is an independent
Romney to argue for course change in Mideast
In newly released excerpts from an upcoming foreign policy speech, Romney focuses on Mideast developments
Confident Romney continues shift to center
At a Fla. campaign rally, Romney predicts he'll win and says he knows there are "good Democrats" to work with
Cafe owner threatened for not hosting Romney
Owners of Mexican restaurant in Denver said they didn't want to get involved in politics, but refusing to host campaign stop brings hate mail, death threats
Axelrod: Romney campaign "not rooted in facts"
President Obama's adviser says GOP nominee is being dishonest about his "shell game" tax plan and its effects on the middle class
New Romney ad disputes $5 trillion tax cut claim
Candidate's advertisement cites fact-checking organizations, but Obama camp says Romney is being dishonest
Obama turns jobs report into campaign theme
In his weekly address, president celebrates improved unemployment numbers, arguing, "We've come too far to turn back now"
Obama rakes in cycle's biggest fundraising haul
September fundraising of $181M brings amount of money raised by president's campaign and supporting super PACs to the brink of $1 billion
New jobless rate ends GOP's 4-year talking point
A political football moves to the sidelines with September's 7.8 percent unemployment rate
Obama: We've "come too far to turn back now"
At Virginia rally, the president celebrated new jobs numbers, continued to mock Mitt Romney's debate performance
Obama uses levers of power to boost his campaign
The president didn't cook the books on the jobs report, but he does take advantage of his office to help his reelection chances
Bob Kerrey touts Steve Martin's endorsement
In a humorous video, the actor endorses Kerrey for Senate
State of the Senate races
Republicans need a net gain of four seats - out of 12 battleground races - to take over the Senate
New Romney ads tailored for must-win states
Republican candidate releases three ads, with two focused on key states where he faces an uphill battle
Politics
Rep. Jeffries says Democrats are "on the verge of taking back control"
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Rep. Chris Pappas on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Exclusive
Katie Bailey tapped as new White House legislative director
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls
Will social media platforms allow Fort Hood shooter's execution to be livestreamed?
DOJ won't enforce parts of 1934 gun law that were gutted by court ruling
Trump says Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Durbin asks watchdog to probe new FBI hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution
