Ex-spy chief: Funds to fight Qaeda could be cut

The estimated $80 billion spent yearly against al Qaeda could be cut sharply, says ex-national intelligence director, Dennis Blair

• Oct 28, 2011

Clinton denies knowing about "Fast and Furious"

Secretary of State says Justice Department did not give "any kind of notice or heads up" about ATF's "Operation Fast and Furious"

• Oct 28, 2011

Transcript: Interview with Dennis Blair

Former DNI tells CBS News correspondent Dan Raviv it's time for a "Rational, Realistic" discussion of security spending

• Oct 28, 2011

Poll: Most oppose assault weapon ban

Gallup poll finds more Americans identify themselves as gun owners; For 1st time, more oppose than support ban on assault rifles

• Oct 28, 2011

"Hotsheet Live" debuts on CBSNews.com

Does Cain have a real shot at the nomination? John Dickerson hosts week-in-review with Michael Scherer, Jeff Zeleny & Karen Tumulty

• Oct 28, 2011

Rivals urge Perry to debate

If Texas governor can't debate his GOP rivals, how can he debate President Obama, Gingrich asks

• Oct 28, 2011

House plans only 109 workdays in 2012

GOP leaders release calendar for next year, with recess days outstripping workdays by a 3 to 2 margin

• Oct 27, 2011

House passes part of Obama's jobs bill

After the House for the first time passes part of the president's jobs agenda, the White House says: Keep going

• Oct 27, 2011

Unions oppose California hybrid pension plan

Gov. Jerry Brown wants to raise retirement age for civil workers, move state workers to partial 401(k)-style plan

• Oct 27, 2011

Clinton defends Taliban outreach before Congress

"We want to fight, talk and build all at the same time," secretary of state says about U.S. efforts with Taliban networks

• Oct 27, 2011

Jill Biden on 2016: "Never say never"

Wife of Joe Biden says she and her husband will "take each day as it comes" amid speculation he will run for president in four years

• Oct 27, 2011

WH: GDP numbers "encouraging," but not enough

Obama economic adviser says economy remains "fragile" despite growth; Calls on Congress to pass Obama's jobs bill

• Oct 27, 2011

Obama to dine with winners of campaign contest

President to dine with four campaign donors at an undisclosed Washington area restaurant

• Oct 27, 2011

Cain says smoking ad had "no hidden message"

GOP presidential candidate says he thought bizarre ad featuring his chief of staff smoking is "hilarious," wants to "let Mark be Mark"

• Oct 27, 2011

Cain, Perry tax plans could be gift to Obama

Analysis: Candidates' tax plans may boost them the GOP primary, but they play into Obama's hands in the general election

• Oct 27, 2011

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