Battle lines drawn on Bush-era tax cuts

Senate moves to possible vote Wednesday on Republican and Democratic plans to extend tax cuts as parties jockey for political advantage

• Jul 25, 2012

Obama adviser: Romney's critiques are "nonsense"

David Axelrod defended the Obama campaign's use of negative ads and said Romney has failed to offer a positive vision for the country

• Jul 25, 2012

Romney blasts Obama on foreign policy

In wide-ranging speech, GOP hopeful calls alleged leaks about bin Laden raid "contemptible"; White House denies involvement

• Jul 25, 2012

Romney steps up criticism of Obama on leaks

GOP candidate also blasts defense cuts in VFW speech, but offers few new policy details

• Jul 24, 2012

Huckabee backs Chick-fil-A in marriage controversy

Former Arkansas governor sides with fast food restaurant over its position on same-sex marriage, says Aug. 1 should be "Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day"

• Jul 24, 2012

Obama responds to "you didn't build that" attack

President speaks directly to viewers in a new ad responding to Romney attack

• Jul 24, 2012

Can Michelle Obama help her husband win?

A November nears, the first lady is ramping up her campaign efforts. But how much can she realistically help move the needle for the president?

• Jul 24, 2012

Dem senator: I "regret" remarks about leaks

Dianne Feinstein says she shouldn't have speculated on source of leaks, is "disappointed" Romney used them to attack President Obama

• Jul 24, 2012

Political Hot Shots: July 24

Pictures of the past few days political events in Washington and around the U.S.

• Jul 24, 2012
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Unpacking the "You didn't build that" debate

President Obama says Mitt Romney is twisting his words to cast him as hostile to small business, but Romney isn't backing off

• Jul 24, 2012

CBO: Health care repeal would cost $109 billion

Congressional Budget Office reports that Republican plan to repeal health care law would increase budget by $109 billion

• Jul 24, 2012

Romney to VFW: Defense cuts would be devastating

The Republican candidate addresses the VFW and will also call for a thorough investigation into national security leaks

• Jul 24, 2012

Romney's foreign trip: Low key, light on policy

As Romney prepares an international swing this week, he seems intent on avoiding even a hint of the pageantry surrounding Obama's trip four years ago

• Jul 24, 2012

Cuomo purging archive as attorney general

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., is sending aides to remove files from his time as New York attorney general, The New York Times reports.

• Jul 24, 2012

Justice Department investigating Pa. voter ID law

DOJ has asked the state of Pennsylvania to hand over information to determine if the state's photo voter ID requirement is discriminatory

• Jul 24, 2012

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