Is Mitt Romney actually the early GOP frontrunner for 2016?

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee says he might run again, and some in the GOP think he'd be a real contender

• Jan 18, 2015

Sen. Lindsey Graham sets up committee to explore 2016 presidential bid

The South Carolina Republican says he wants to determine whether he has a "viable path" to the GOP nomination

• Jan 18, 2015

Gunshots fired outside VP Joe Biden's Delaware home

Vice president and his family were not home when a car drove by and let off multiple rounds, the Secret Service says

• Jan 18, 2015

Who would Americans like to see on the campaign trail in 2016?

Republicans interested in a broad field of potential candidates while Democrats are all about a very familiar name, according to a new CBS News poll

• Jan 18, 2015

Obama to propose new taxes in State of the Union

President will ask Congress to hike capital gains taxes on wealthy Americans, impose fee on large financial firms

• Jan 17, 2015

Mitt Romney jokes about 2016 "speculation" at RNC meeting

The 2012 Republican presidential nominee offers a detailed take on how his party should frame the next contest for the White House

• Jan 17, 2015

New Congress "hard at work," freshman GOP rep. says

Oklahoma Republican Steve Russell touts votes on Keystone pipeline, Obamacare, slams Obama's veto threats

• Jan 17, 2015

What Romney will face should he decide to run

In looking at the possible 2016 field, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus told Romney he should "pray" before making up his mind

• Jan 16, 2015

Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch has a confirmation hearing date

Lynch, the U.S. attorney for the eastern district of New York, has been splitting her time between New York and Washington to prepare

• Jan 17, 2015

2016 flirt Mitt Romney looms large over RNC winter meeting

The 2012 GOP presidential nominee is considering another bid, but his party -- and his potential competitors -- could have other ideas

• Jan 16, 2015

Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage

High court will review appeals court ruling that upheld marriage ban in four states, finally addressing the basic question of marriage rights

• Jan 16, 2015

Medicare and Medicaid administrator suddenly steps down

Marilyn Tavenner, administrator for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare unexpectedly resigned Friday

• Jan 16, 2015

UK's David Cameron urges Congress against Iran sanctions bill

The British prime minister is placing calls to some U.S. senators to give his opinion on a bill that could set a timeline for new sanctions

• Jan 16, 2015

How many GOP presidential debates is too many?

The Republican National Committee votes to limit the number of debates during the 2016 primary season

• Jan 16, 2015

At GOP meeting, Ben Carson finds something nice to say about ISIS

The conservative figure invokes the extremist group to promote the notion of staying true to one's values

• Jan 16, 2015

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