Congress reaches deal to avert government shutdown

Reid announces plan to extend government funding for an extra six months, hopes "spirit of compromise" will survive

• Jul 31, 2012

Facebook photo of Romney causes violent domestic dispute

Tennessee man charged with domestic assault after becoming jealous of Romney photo on girlfriend's Facebook page

• Jul 31, 2012

Poll: 2 in 3 Democrats back same-sex marriage

After national Democrats confirm plan to include same-sex marriage in official platform, new poll shows most in the party favor that position

• Jul 31, 2012

Romney aide to press: "Shove it"

Reporters covering Mitt Romney in Poland Tuesday found themselves in a tense verbal altercation with a Romney aide

• Jul 31, 2012

Aide: Deal to fund government nearly done

Congress is close to approving six more months of spending, potentially avoiding a government shutdown in September

• Jul 31, 2012

Why the presidential fight seems stuck in neutral

Analysis: The polls have barely budged despite the flood of headlines about Obama and Romney in part because the thrill is gone

• Jul 31, 2012

Romney's trip takes another contentious turn

The GOP candidate's comments at a Jerusalem fundraiser raised the ire of some Palestinians

• Jul 31, 2012

Hillary Clinton denounces Bachmann Muslim charges

Clinton praised Republicans who have stood up to charges from Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., and others that Clinton aide Huma Abedin is tied to Muslim extremists

• Jul 31, 2012

Romney praises Polish economic policies

As his six-day foreign tour comes to a close, Romney celebrates America's relationship with Poland

• Jul 31, 2012

Reporter on VP vetting: "Really uncomfortable"

GQ contributing Editor Jason Zengerle, who underwent the vice presidential vetting process, said the experience is "like nothing else in politics"

• Jul 31, 2012

Warm Warsaw welcome ends Romney's rocky trip

Overseas trip ends on high note with warm greeting in Poland, but foes seize on remarks on Palestinians, gaffes in U.K.

• Jul 31, 2012

Romney to announce VP pick via smart phone

Both the Obama and Romney campaigns unveil new ways to connect with voters via smart phones

• Jul 31, 2012

Mayor to be first Latino to keynote Dem convention

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

• Jul 31, 2012

In Texas, a test for the Tea Party

Tea Party favorite Ted Cruz will face establishment candidate David Dewhurst in a runoff for Texas' Republican Senate nomination

• Jul 31, 2012

Three teens push for woman debate moderator

Three New Jersey teens will deliver their message and petitions to the Commission on Presidential Debates Tuesday

• Jul 30, 2012

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