Mitt Romney makes surprise appearance at Sundance premiere of documentary about him

Filmmaker followed former governor for six years, from his first try for Republican nomination to his run against now-President Obama

• Jan 18, 2014

Mayor: Christie camp threatened to withhold Sandy relief

Hoboken mayor says she was pressured to back development project, which Christie spokesman denies

• Jan 18, 2014

Obama, GOP headed for 2014 collision course

President Obama, congressional Republicans outline vastly different economic outlooks, 2014 agendas

• Jan 18, 2014

Robert Gates on what makes a good president

John Dickerson: Two qualities stand out, according to Gates: A good temperament and a sense of humor

• Jan 18, 2014

Obama’s NSA changes raise more questions than answers

President proposes compelling NSA to get judicial approval before tapping vast database of telephone metadata

• Jan 17, 2014

Top Christie aides get subpoenas in New Jersey bridge probe

N.J. state Assembly investigating role of GOP governor's administration in creating politically motivated traffic jams on busy George Washington Bridge

• Jan 17, 2014

Don't thank Snowden for surveillance debate, Obama says

The president said NSA leaker Edward Snowden "shed more heat than light" on privacy debate by unduly sensationalizing the issue

• Jan 17, 2014

Michelle Obama turns 50 and has the AARP card to prove it

The first lady, who turned 50 on Friday, showed off her AARP card and readies for a birthday bash at the White House

• Jan 17, 2014

Harry Reid signals support for medical marijuana use

Senate majority leader's changed opinion on medical marijuana reflects broader shift in favor of more lenient marijuana laws

• Jan 17, 2014

A milder Chris Christie? Don't expect it to last

While the traffic scandal has briefly softened his tone, the Republican N.J. governor's reputation depends on his forceful personality

• Jan 17, 2014

Barbara Bush again throws cold water on Jeb Bush 2016

Worried about dynastic politics, former first lady says her son is "best qualified" but hopes he won't run for president

• Jan 17, 2014

Obama expected to order change to NSA metadata collection

President will announce transition ending government program "as it currently exists," senior administration official tells CBS News

• Jan 17, 2014

Subpoenas expected for Christie's inner circle in bridge scandal

Subpoenas have been issued to 17 individuals, 3 organizations, but their identities will not be made public until papers are served

• Jan 17, 2014

Sen. Tom Coburn says he will retire after current session

Oklahoma Republican announces he plans to give up his seat nearly two years early, in January 2015

• Jan 16, 2014

For the first time in years, long-term spending bill clears Congress

With Senate passage Thursday, the $1.1 trillion spending bill for 2014 ends three years of fiscal brinksmanship

• Jan 16, 2014

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