Scandal-plagued Virginia politician reelected while serving jail time

State lawmaker Joseph D. Morrissey resigned his seat after sex scandal involving a teenage employee, who's now pregnant

• Jan 13, 2015

Bartender indicted for threats against Rep. Boehner

Court documents say an Ohio man who has been treated for psychotic episodes, made the threats to the House speaker in conversations with police

• Jan 13, 2015

Hill leaders react to possible Romney 2016 bid

The idea of a Romney run elicits array of responses, some not so welcoming

• Jan 13, 2015

Judge rules on Bob McDonnell's request to remain free during appeal

Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell's lawyers argued that his appeal could take nearly as long as his prison sentence

• Jan 13, 2015

Obama and Congress look for common goals

The president says he hopes for cooperation in 2015

• Jan 13, 2015

Obama administration wants private companies to share cyber threats

The White House would protect companies that share information with the government

• Jan 13, 2015

Who's on the ever-changing 2016 Republican ticket?

CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Frank Luntz shares and inside look at who's in, who's out, and who's yet to make up their mind

• Jan 13, 2015

Huckabee criticizes Obamas' parenting over Beyoncé

Possible presidential candidate Mike Huckabee doesn't understand how Obamas can encourage their daughters' love of the pop star, according to new interview

• Jan 13, 2015

John Dickerson: Why Romney wants to run in 2016

Romney feels that he would be crazy to pass up a chance to challenge a "beatable candidate" like Hillary Clinton

• Jan 13, 2015

Rep. Randy Weber apologizes for tweet comparing Obama to Hitler

Texas congressman sends tweet attacking the President over Paris rally Sunday

• Jan 13, 2015

Social Security will stop seizing tax refunds to collect old debts

The agency is suspending a debt collection program in which they seized refunds from thousands of people to recoup overpayments

• Jan 13, 2015

Obama signs bill to renew terrorism risk insurance program

Renewing the program will ensure that development projects across the country aren't put on hold

• Jan 13, 2015

Marco Rubio sharpens his potential 2016 pitch

In his new book, the Republican senator outlines the agenda he would focus on as a presidential candidate

• Jan 13, 2015

Ted Cruz targets Obama and Republicans in remarks

Texas GOP Sen. Cruz lamented the lack of an administration presence in Paris Sunday and reminded his party of its campaign promises

• Jan 12, 2015

Paul Ryan's presidential aspirations on hold

What the 2012 GOP vice presidential nominee's plans are for 2016

• Jan 12, 2015

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