Trump: I could enter presidential race in May
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McConnell: GOP working on payroll tax proposal
Senate Minority Leader predicts passage of payroll tax cut extension, but says "it should be paid for"
Barney Frank: Don't always listen to partisans
The retiring Democratic congressman says he'd advise the next Congress to listen to partisan activists with a skeptical ear
Senate sets up showdown with Obama over detainees
Senate keeps controversial provision in Defense bill requiring military to detain terrorist suspects; Obama has threatened to veto the bill
Gingrich: Cain accusations don't mean he's "dead"
In interview with CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Newt Gingrich says he knows what it's like to be seen as out of the race
Perry flubs voting age and election date
The Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate asks for the support of 21-year-olds on Nov. 12
Barney Frank announces retirement
The prominent, outspoken Democrat announces that after 16 terms, he will no longer seek re-election in Massachusetts' 4th district
Cain "reassessing" candidacy after affair claim
Cain weighing next step in wake of affair allegations, poised to decide shortly; Bachmann says "everyone" believes Cain is "done"
Perry seeks to shore up immigration record
Appearing at a campaign event with Arpaio, the Texas governor pledges to detain and deport illegal aliens
Clyburn: We're not "locked in" to sequester cuts
Democratic supercommittee member says he thinks cuts triggered by committee failure can be reconfigured, despite White House opposition
Romney wins Cuban American endorsements in Miami
The former Massachusetts governor won the backing of two House members who represent large numbers of Cuban Americans in the Miami area
Could Cain overcome the latest allegations?
The candidate is reportedly "reassessing" his campaign after the latest charges underscore his steep challenges
Biden lands in Iraq for surprise visit
In visit to Iraq, vice president is expected to hold meetings with officials to discuss the future of U.S.-Iraqi relationship
Christie to Obama: What are we paying you for?
N.J. governor blasts president over supercommittee failure, says Obama should go back to the Senate
Obama: I'll decide on Keystone XL pipeline
President suggests he, not the State Department, will make decision on tar sands oil pipeline, says environmental and safety factors will be considerations
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