With or without Congress, Obama pledges to boost manufacturing
The president continues his focus on the economy and repeated his vow that he will act on his own - without Congress - when he can
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Supreme Court skeptical of Mass. abortion buffer zones
Justices on the high court could potentially strike down a Massachusetts law setting a 35-foot protest-free zone outside abortion clinics
Senate committee: Benghazi attacks were preventable
A bipartisan report from the Senate Intelligence Committee also concludes that protests were inaccurately cited as the reason for the violence
The "nerve-wracking" experience of the long-term unemployed
Major Garrett: For Americans out of work for six months or more, the economic recovery is only a mirage
Michelle Obama won't rule out plastic surgery, Botox
First lady, who turns 50 this week, says cosmetic procedures aren't in the cards now, but "never say never"
Wendy Davis, Greg Abbott raise big money in Texas governor's race
Davis, a Democrat, pulled in $12 million over the past six months; Abbott, a Republican, raised $11.5 million over the past three months
Obama likely to OK phone record changes, officials say
However, the president is expected to leave many of the specific adjustments for Congress to sort out
Will Christie change his brusque manner over bridge scandal?
CBS News political director John Dickerson on N.J. governor's efforts to move past investigations over traffic jams
Most N.J. voters don’t think Christie ordered bridge traffic jam
Quinnipiac poll: Two-thirds of New Jersey voters who have heard about the scandal don’t think the governor was directly involved
The presidential power paradox
John Dickerson: Does the New Jersey bridge scandal actually show that Chris Christie is the perfect antidote to Barack Obama?
Senate 2014: For Republicans, potential - and pitfalls
Republicans start the year with a good chance to take Senate but big questions remain
In N.C., Obama to continue focus on jobs and economy
The president takes the Democrats' election year theme on the road, though Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan won't attend his speech in her home state
Supreme Court to consider abortion, gun cases
Justices hearing arguments on two controversial issues: curbing protests at abortion clinics and limiting gun possession
Extension of unemployment benefits dead in Senate for now
Two proposals to prolong jobless benefits fail without sufficient GOP support as both sides bicker over amendments
Obama's NSA review board explains its reform recommendations
As Obama readies his decision on how to reform the NSA and its surveillance programs, his advisory board discussed its proposals with Congress
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