Obama comes under fire from former defense chief

Leon Panetta questions "the credibility of a commander-in-chief" he spent years working for, and defends the timing of his critique

• Oct 8, 2014

Americans not happy with Obama's handling of ISIS

A new CBS News poll also reveals Americans' thoughts on which party has the edge on the terrorism issue

• Oct 8, 2014

This is one of the most negative races of 2014

After a steady drumbeat of negative ads, both gubernatorial candidates in one crucial state are suffering from sagging approval ratings

• Oct 8, 2014

The disappearance of Obama the campaigner

It's been a while since we've seen the president stand on stage with a Democratic candidate

• Oct 8, 2014

What's the top issue for midterm election voters?

Voters also weigh in on the ISIS threat and whether Obama's policies have made the country safer from terrorism

• Oct 7, 2014

Congresswoman skipped VA hearing for surf outing

Hawaii Democrat Tulsi Gabbard missed the hearing to take part in a news interview

• Oct 7, 2014

Biden apologizes to Saudi Arabia for ISIS comments

It's the third country the vice president has had to reach out to following his controversial remarks

• Oct 7, 2014

SCOTUS's same-sex marriage decision poses questions for Republicans

GOP superstars are grappling with rapidly changing opinions on the controversial social issue

• Oct 7, 2014

Pentagon: Troops fighting Ebola in West Africa are safe

Service members in the region receive training and adhere to strict medical protocols, military brass says

• Oct 7, 2014

Bill Clinton gets in on the "selfie" craze

The former president threw a line to endangered Arkansas Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor

• Oct 7, 2014

Clay Aiken takes the stage for political debate

The former "American Idol" star, who's running for U.S. House in North Carolina, sparred with GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers

• Oct 7, 2014

Colorado's governor: Legalizing marijuana was "reckless"

Democrat John Hickenlooper argues voters didn't know enough about the impact of legalizing pot before approving the new rule

• Oct 7, 2014

Midterm campaigning off to a slow start for Obama

Although the president has been fundraising for Democrats, international crises and a low approval rating has kept him off the campaign trail

• Oct 7, 2014

Without Obama, Southern Democrats try to hang on

With Senate control in the balance, Southern Democrats have a particularly tough balancing act on the road to victory

• Oct 7, 2014

House GOP candidate uses beheading video in ad

Candidate Wendy Rogers is trying to portray Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, as soft on national security

• Oct 6, 2014

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