Charlie Rose brings laughs to Al Smith dinner

Annual fundraiser gives public figures a chance to poke fun at each other - and themselves

• Oct 2, 2014

Scott Walker inches ahead in Wisconsin governor's race

The embattled Republican governor puts a little more space between him and Democratic challenger Mary Burke

• Oct 2, 2014

George W. Bush: I think Jeb wants to be president

The former Florida governor is on the fence about whether to try to follow his brother and father to the White House

• Oct 2, 2014

Hillary Clinton "emotional" at event for families of fallen military

It was Clinton's first public appearance since her granddaughter was born last week

• Oct 2, 2014

With Secret Service director out, what's next?

After a series of security breaches, the agency director's resignation is likely only the beginning of a Secret Service overhaul

• Oct 2, 2014

Sen. Rand Paul sounds Ebola alarm

The Kentucky Republican warns "we should not underestimate the transmissibility of this"

• Oct 1, 2014

Appeals court suspends part of new North Carolina voting law

The ruling sets the law aside during next month's elections out of concerns it could disenfranchise black voters

• Oct 1, 2014

Obama will let Central American kids apply for refugee status: report

The administration hopes that fewer children will attempt the dangerous journey from Mexico to the U.S.

• Oct 1, 2014

Court: Tom DeLay's money-laundering convictions won't be reinstated

Former House majority leader's lawyer calls the ruling "the end of the line for this case"

• Oct 1, 2014

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson steps down

Under pressure after a series of security breaches, the calls for her resignation accelerated quickly

• Oct 1, 2014

White House fence jumper pleads "not guilty"

Omar Gonzalez, who was arrested Sept. 19 after making his way into the East Room of the White House, pleaded not guilty to three charges

• Oct 1, 2014

Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts trails Greg Orman in new poll

In another boost to the independent Orman, a Kansas court ruled that the Democrats don't have to replace their withdrawn candidate on the ballot

• Oct 1, 2014

Here come the calls for the Secret Service director to step down

Members of Congress from both parties are expressing their frustration with Julia Pierson after a series of security failures

• Oct 1, 2014

Judge: No Obamacare subsidies through federal insurance marketplace

The federal court ruling increases the possibility the Supreme Court will eventually weigh in

• Oct 1, 2014

Report: ISIS strikes squeeze Pentagon budget

The strikes in Iraq and Syria are costing up to $10 million a day

• Oct 1, 2014

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