Obama taps Mary Jo White to lead SEC

In move signaling possibility of tougher enforcement, Obama nominates high-profile prosecutor to head the SEC

• Jan 24, 2013

Amid friendly reception, Kerry makes case for Secretary of State

Testifying before the committee he once chaired, John Kerry stresses economic role in U.S. foreign policy, calls for end to "gridlock and dysfunction"

• Jan 24, 2013

They hate me, they really hate me

Conservatives despise my analysis of Obama's second-term options. But it was analysis--not advice

• Jan 24, 2013

Is Biden considering 2016 presidential run?

White House watchers and political insiders are saying Vice President Joe Biden could be positioning himself for a 2016 presidential run

• Jan 24, 2013

Ignatius: Clinton's GOP critics thinking of 2016

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius insists the State Department must make changes in wake of Benghazi hearing, but says Clinton's harsh Republican critics may be putting a stake in the ground for the 2016 presidential race

• Jan 24, 2013

Myers: Women have "great skills" for combat

Gen. Richard Myers says that women already serve in dangerous capacities and they should "get recognition for that."

• Jan 24, 2013

Gun control bill faces long odds in Congress

Assault weapons ban being introduced today has little chance at passage, but it may improve odds for more modest measures

• Jan 24, 2013

Kerry Sec. of State confirmation hearing today

Few fireworks expected as John Kerry faces the committee he chairs in the first step to becoming the next secretary of state

• Jan 24, 2013

Hillary Clinton on Benghazi: "I do feel responsible"

In emotional testimony before Senate, Secretary of State cites "personal" commitments to improving State Department security abroad

• Jan 23, 2013

Union membership continues slide

Membership in labor unions falls to 11.3 percent of workforce in 2012, continuing downward trend dating back to World War II

• Jan 23, 2013

Nielsen: 20.6 million watched inauguration

An estimated 20.6 million people watched President Barack Obama's second inauguration on TV, down from 37.8 million in 2009

• Jan 23, 2013

After delays, Clinton faces Benghazi grilling

In her final days as Secretary of State, Clinton will appear at much-anticipated hearings on Sept. 11 attacks in Libya

• Jan 23, 2013

Dickerson: Clinton Benghazi testimony will affect 2016

CBS News Political Director talks Benghazi hearings, debt limit vote, and Obama's second term political strategy

• Jan 23, 2013

Today in television history: Cronkite breaks news of LBJ's death

The CBS News anchor was talking on phone to presidential spokesman when told the former president had died

• Jan 22, 2013

U.S. Afghan commander cleared in Petraeus email case

Investigation cleared Gen. John Allen of misconduct in exchanging emails with woman linked to scandal that led to CIA Director Petraeus' resignation

• Jan 22, 2013

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