The two faces of Michele Bachmann

John Dickerson: The Minnesota Republican and tea party favorite was a master of the direct appeal - and the misdirection

• May 30, 2013

Ann Romney: Ongoing scandals "deeply troubling"

The wife of former Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney say Americans lack trust in their leaders, claims she has moved on since election night

• May 30, 2013

As summer approaches, sequestration threatens holiday fun

Budget cuts will take a toll on Memorial Day, July 4th events, organizers say; national parks face limited hours and reduced staff

• May 30, 2013

Poll: Amid scandals, Obama's approval dips

Dogged by controversies, the president's ratings head south

• May 30, 2013

Gun shot accidentally at Arlington Cemetery before Obama's Memorial Day speech

An active duty service member's handgun accidentally discharged in the cemetery's parking lot Monday morning

• May 30, 2013

McCain: Syrian rebels don't understand why we won't help

After his secret trip to Syria, McCain keeps up pressure for increased U.S. assistance to opposition forces

• May 30, 2013

Miller: FBI head nominee close to "perfect" choice

John Miller, a former deputy director at the FBI, explains why James Comey, who Obama is preparing to nominate to head the FBI, might be a perfect, bipartisan pick

• May 30, 2013

U.S. Ambassador to Syria to step down this summer

Amb. Robert Ford steps down as an increasingly violent two-year civil war continues in Syria

• May 30, 2013

Obama to name former Bush official as FBI director

The president plans to nominate James Comey to succeed FBI Director Robert Mueller, who will step down in September

• May 29, 2013

Obama rallies Democrats and donors for 2014

The president told donors he's still seeking compromise with Republicans -- but if that fails, it's up to Democrats to finish the job

• May 29, 2013

Letters sent to NYC Mayor Bloomberg test positive for ricin

NYPD: Anonymous threats sent to NYC and Washington offices referenced debate on gun control laws, which the NYC mayor supports

• May 29, 2013

What's going on between the IRS and True the Vote?

One conservative group details their hurdles in their effort to get tax-exempt status from the IRS

• May 29, 2013

Chelsea Clinton's mother in-law, Marjorie Margolies, plans political comeback

The Democratic former congresswoman will attempt to reclaim her seat 20 years after losing it

• May 29, 2013

Empowered by scandals, GOP renews campaign-era rhetoric

For the first time in four years, do Republicans have the upper hand on President Obama?

• May 29, 2013

Ex-GOP, now independent R.I. Gov. Chafee to become a Democrat

Gov. Lincoln Chafee, I-R.I., who quit the GOP in 2007 and endorsed Obama, will run for re-election in 2014 as a Democrat

• May 29, 2013

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