Rand Paul “50-50” on presidential run

The Kentucky senator still coy about whether he'll carry on his family's libertarian torch in the presidential arena

• Jan 28, 2014

Obama’s MacGyver moment

John Dickerson: The president wants to show America what he can do with a pen, a phone, and a stick of nicotine gum

• Jan 28, 2014

U.S. quietly looking to curb spying on its spies

Feds are funding research into preventing eavesdropping on its large-scale data mining activities

• Jan 28, 2014

Hillary Clinton in 2016 fuels concern but little fear within GOP

The consensus among Republican officials is that while Clinton would be a worthy adversary in 2016, she can be beat

• Jan 28, 2014

Obama to announce minimum wage increase for federal contractors

The president will reveal his plan during the State of the Union: he will use another controversial executive order for the wage hike to $10.10/hour

• Jan 28, 2014

Did Obama keep last year's State of the Union promises?

A look at how the president did on items he pledged to work on like guns, immigration, taxes and more

• Jan 28, 2014

With State of the Union, Obama tries again to sell his vision

One challenge for the president: the audience for his annual address continues to dwindle

• Jan 28, 2014

Is Obama overstepping his bounds with executive actions?

In his State of the Union address, Obama will make clear he wants to work with Congress -- but is willing to bypass the legislative branch

• Jan 28, 2014

Obama to name Vice Adm. Michael Rogers as NSA head

Intel sources tell CBS News Rogers would take reins from retiring Gen. Keith Alexander; agency has been rocked by Edward Snowden's leaks

• Jan 28, 2014

Congress comes to agreement on farm bill

House-Senate negotiators announce bipartisan agreement on farm bill that would cut food stamps by 1 percent

• Jan 27, 2014

Rep. Trey Radel resigns from Congress

Radel, who was sentenced to probation last year after buying cocaine, has cut short his freshman term

• Jan 27, 2014

Gov't, Internet companies reach deal on disclosure

Deal will allow companies to reveal how often they are ordered to turn over information to the government about their customers

• Jan 27, 2014

Report: Spies use Angry Birds, other apps to track people

Report: Documents leaked by ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden say smartphone apps can provide spies with huge amounts of personal data

• Jan 27, 2014

N.J. lawmakers merge investigations of Chris Christie bridge scandal

Separately, one of the state’s top newspapers is calling on Christie to step down as head of the Republican Governors Association

• Jan 27, 2014

Court approves medical marijuana vote in Florida

Medical marijuana is legal in 20 states and in D.C.; Florida polls show strong support for making it law

• Jan 27, 2014

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