Obama: Chavez death opens "new chapter" for Venezuela

But W.H. is wary of Venezuela strongman's hand-picked successor

• Mar 5, 2013

Jeb Bush clarifies immigration remarks

Former Fla. governor says he is open to immigration reform proposals that include a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants

• Mar 5, 2013

Arkansas Senate overrides veto of strict abortion ban

Legislation would ban most abortions from the 12th week of pregnancy onward, giving Arkansas the most restrictive abortion laws in the country

• Mar 5, 2013

Obama and GOP: Come together now

John Dickerson: Why the president and Republicans might finally be ready to work together

• Mar 5, 2013

WH "deeply concerned" about GOP effort to avert shutdown

Without issuing a veto threat, the White House said it's working with Congress to "refine" the bill and work on replacing the sequester

• Mar 5, 2013

Obama calling GOP senators to talk sequester fix

After weeks of stalemate with GOP leadership, Obama has reached out to other Republicans about "common sense" solution to sequester

• Mar 5, 2013

Menendez to press: "Vigorously go after" source of prostitution "smears"

Report claiming prostitution allegations were made up consistent with "what I said all along," embattled senator says

• Mar 5, 2013

Report: Escort says she made up Menendez prostitution claims

Escort who made a tape implicating the Democratic senator in a prostitution scandal says she was paid to read from a script

• Mar 5, 2013

Kerry: This is a "vital moment" for Assad to work with opposition

As U.S. ratchets up support for opposition, secretary of state says Syrian dictator has a chance for a "peaceful out"

• Mar 5, 2013

Iran "running the clock" on nuclear talks, Kerry says

No agreement in sight out of negotiations to derail Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon

• Mar 5, 2013

George H.W. Bush shares emotional letters

The former president's updated book of letters shares his insights from personal and historic moments

• Mar 5, 2013

S.C. special election features rich cast of characters

CBS News takes a look at one of the wildest political races in the U.S., one with an unusual, star-studded list of 18 candidates

• Mar 5, 2013

Jeb Bush talks GOP missteps, possible presidential run

Former Florida governor continues to push fellow Republicans on reaching out to minorities, women; what does he say about 2016?

• Mar 5, 2013

Bipartisan group of senators unveils gun trafficking bill

Bill would make it a federal crime for people to purchase firearms and give them to someone else with criminal intentions

• Mar 5, 2013

In Los Angeles, sleepy race to succeed Villaraigosa

Voters head to the polls in Los Angeles to elect a new mayor, but low-drama race suggests depressed turnout

• Mar 5, 2013

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