U.S. admits budget cuts freed 2,000 jailed illegal immigrants

After weeks of denials, Obama administration acknowledges that it had released more than 2,000 illegal immigrants from jails due to budget concerns

• Mar 14, 2013

Justices: Cameras would censor Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices Breyer, Kennedy worry that cameras in the court would make justices feel pressured to edit what they say

• Mar 14, 2013

CPAC kicks off as conservatives mull future

As Republicans recover from 2012 losses, annual conservative conference begins with a trio of speakers counseling the GOP on the way forward

• Mar 14, 2013

Can a Puerto Rican be president?

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer says he doesn't see why an American born in Puerto Rico couldn't serve as president

• Mar 14, 2013

Boehner declines WH invite to papal installation

House Speaker cites busy schedule and won't accompany Vice President Biden to the Vatican to attend installation of Pope Francis

• Mar 14, 2013

"No Knives Act" to overturn TSA policy change?

TSA head tells CBS News his agency won't budge on letting small knives back on planes after flight attendants oppose move

• Mar 14, 2013

Man who taped "47 percent" remarks comes forward

Scott Prouty says he secretly videoed Mitt Romney speech at $50K-a-plate fundraiser while working as bartender at the event

• Mar 14, 2013

GOP 2016 contenders: Who's in, who's out at CPAC

Top 2016 contenders will speak this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference -- but a few key Republicans were left off the lineup

• Mar 14, 2013
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GOP's past and future collide at conservative conference

As the Republican Party moves to chart a new future, some controversial names from the past have starring roles at CPAC

• Mar 14, 2013

Under scrutiny, Obama addresses former campaign group

The president's remarks to his former campaign organization comes amid criticism from campaign finance watchdogs

• Mar 13, 2013

Obama takes political heat, in person, from House GOP

In an hour-and-a-half meeting on the Hill, the president assured House Republicans that he's done campaigning

• Mar 13, 2013

Biden to Vatican for installation of new pope

President Obama, House Speaker Boehner offer their congratulations to Pope Francis I

• Mar 13, 2013

At House GOP meeting, standing ovations for Obama, Boehner

House Speaker John Boehner says President Obama indicated to House GOP conference that growth, not balanced budget, must be highest priority

• Mar 13, 2013

Military sexual assault victims testify before Congress

Lawmakers hold first hearings on sexual assault in roughly a decade amid recent scandals, grim statistics

• Mar 13, 2013

Florida lieutenant governor resigns amid gambling scandal

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll announces resignation on Wednesday after being questioned by authorities about past work for Internet cafe company

• Mar 13, 2013

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