Dickerson: Obama's diversity headache his own fault

CBS News Political Director argues that the Obama campaign's gender politicking opened him to staffing diversity criticism

• Jan 11, 2013

What's up with the $1 trillion coin?

Is it the answer to the battle over the debt ceiling or just nonsense?

• Jan 11, 2013

Newtown mom wants voice in gun control discussion

Family of a boy shot dead in school massacre said it has been contacted by the White House regarding its desire to be heard

• Jan 10, 2013

All the president's men

It's unfair to charge Obama with a gender bias in his Cabinet picks. But if anyone is to blame, it's the president himself

• Jan 10, 2013

Biden: Gun violence proposals to Obama by Tuesday

Vice president sees support for "universal background checks," magazine restrictions

• Jan 10, 2013

Will Lew's unique signature appear on dollar bills?

Jack Lew, Obama's choice for treasury secretary, has a signature that looks more like a scribble than a John Hancock

• Jan 10, 2013

Jack Lew accepts Treasury secretary nomination

President Obama announced the nomination of Lew at the White House; praises outgoing secretary Timothy Geithner

• Jan 10, 2013

Chao: Obama "can do better" on cabinet diversity

Former Bush Labor Secretary criticizes lack of diversity in Obama cabinet, professes surprise given Obama's "particular history"

• Jan 10, 2013

Inside the high-profile inaugural luncheon

CBS News shares a rare look ahead of the prestigious event, from its food to its history

• Jan 10, 2013

Biden, NRA set to meet

Ahead of session, NRA president lashes out at vice president, Obama

• Jan 10, 2013

Jack Lew to be nominated treasury secretary today

The president will announce Lew's nomination this afternoon at the White House

• Jan 10, 2013

Obama shuffles cabinet but with no female nominees

As he begins to assemble his second-term administration, the president catches flak for choosing white men for top roles

• Jan 10, 2013

Obama to nominate Jack Lew to Treasury Secretary

If confirmed, the president's current chief of staff will replace current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner

• Jan 9, 2013

Biden's meetings spotlight gun control divide

Set to confer with backers of tougher gun laws, then NRA, other gun owner groups; Debate intensifying in court of public opinion

• Jan 9, 2013

Colo. bill seeks to let parents buy booze for kids

Lawmaker's proposal allows parents to purchase alcohol for their children at Colo. bars and restaurants if they were at least 18

• Jan 9, 2013

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