The sequester: A Q&A
What you need to know about the across-the-board federal spending cuts set to take effect March 1
The Sequester
Why don't Americans trust government?
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto digs through the polls to explain American's skepticism about government
Poll: Obama's approval stands at 52%
In a new CBS News poll, 40% of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction, a 10-point increase since last summer
Poll: On deficit, immigration, guns, public in sync with Obama
As Obama readies his State of the Union address, a new CBS News poll shows he receives public support for many of his policies
Poll: 71% support ending Saturday postal delivery
The percentage of Americans who almost never use the post office has doubled since June, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: 45% approve of Obama's handling of the economy
As the president readies his economic-focused State of the Union speech, more disapprove of how he's dealing with the economy
Poll: Most support women in combat
Americans overwhelmingly support a new Pentagon policy change regarding women in combat, according to a new CBS News poll
Poll: Most have a good image of New Orleans
As the city prepares to host another Super Bowl, a majority are optimistic about New Orleans' future
Poll: Most support letting working illegal immigrants stay
51 percent back allowing them to stay and apply for citizenship
Poll: Americans optimistic about Obama's next four years
In spite of the daunting fiscal challenges ahead, a new CBS/New York Times poll shows most Americans feel good about Obama's second term
Poll: Americans want compromise over debt ceiling
CBS/New York Times poll: Americans overwhelmingly want the debt ceiling raised, and most want it done with spending cuts
Obama enters second term with 51 percent approval
Forty-one percent disapprove of the job the president is doing in new CBS News/New York Times poll
Poll: Majority of Americans back stricter gun laws
A new CBS News/New York Times poll found that Americans back the central components of President Obama's new gun proposals
Michelle Obama: It's her birthday, and she's still popular
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
9 in 10 back universal gun background checks
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
Poll: Nearly half support legalization of marijuana
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
Most predict "major problems" if "cliff" isn't averted
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
Poll: Half think "cliff" deal possible by year end
Most support raising taxes on top earners; Americans divided on cutting government programs that benefit them
Poll: Support for stricter gun control at 10-year high
CBS News Poll: Following the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., support for stricter gun control laws is now the highest it's been in a decade
Poll: Gingrich, Romney tied at top of GOP race
CBS News Poll: Frontrunners each have 20% of electorate's backing, but almost 80% of GOP primary voters still not positive who they'll pick
Poll: 58% of Republicans want more choices
CBS News poll finds most GOP primary voters want another presidential candidate - but it may effectively be too late
Poll: Obama's approval rating sinks to new low
President's approval rating hits new low in CBS News polling amid concerns about gas prices
Iowa voters see Gingrich, Romney as most electable
Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney seen in Iowa as having best chances of beating President Obama in 2012, CBS News/New York Times poll finds
Poll: Gingrich takes double-digit lead in Iowa
New CBS News/New York Times poll shows Gingrich leading Romney by 14 percent among Iowa Republican caucus-goers
Poll: Obama's approval rating steady
CBS News/New York Times Poll shows most Americans feel Republicans not trying hard enough to work with president
Politics
FDA says its abortion pill safety review will continue into next year
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Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say
CNN, MS NOW, Politico due back in court to fight White House ban
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midterms
Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa as Pritzker offers support
Mamdani criticized for statement mourning Oct. 7 and condemning Israel
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Union alleges Bureau of Prisons in contempt for failing to reinstate collective bargaining agreement
Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech
Exclusive
U.S. intercepts $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as blockade tightens
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Oil prices surge as Trump reportedly mulls pre-midterms strikes on Iran
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
First on CBS
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review
