Sarah Palin's bus tour to return -- in Iowa

Former Alaska governor could overshadow Ames straw poll with stops at the Iowa State Fair this week

• Aug 10, 2011

WH: No classified bin Laden info shared for movie

The White House shot down reports that a movie director received "top-level" access to information on bin Laden raid

• Aug 10, 2011

GOP reveals picks for debt "super committee"

Boehner names Reps. Hensarling, Camp and Upton; McConnell picks Sens. Kyl, Toomey and Portman

• Aug 10, 2011

WH: No need to call Congress back from recess

National Economic Council director Gene Sperling says fixing the economy isn't about how many meetings Congress has

• Aug 10, 2011

WH: No need for super committee to stop fundraising

Liberal groups say Congress members on the new deficit reduction committee should stop fundraising, but the White House says it expects members to responsibly serve their constituents

• Aug 10, 2011

Poll shows tight race to fill Weiner's seat

Despite heavily Democratic nature of Weiner's old district, new poll shows close contest between Democrat David Weprin and Republican Bob Turner

• Aug 10, 2011

Report: US nearing call for Syria ruler's ouster

Obama administration reportedly consulting with U.N. Security Council before demanding departure of President Bashar Assad

• Aug 10, 2011

Huckabee on performance duty at Iowa straw poll

Former Arkansas governor will perform at the tents of Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and Tim Pawlenty at this weekend's Ames straw poll

• Aug 10, 2011

Both sides claim victory after Wisconsin recall

Dems failed to win control of the state Senate but won two seats, as both sides say the results have implications for future elections

• Aug 10, 2011

Wisconsin recall: Republicans hold onto Senate

GOP state lawmakers overcome challenges from Democrats in spite of backlash over union rights battle

• Aug 10, 2011

Wisc. recall vote so far: GOP 3, Dems 2

State senate recall elections cost millions and were intensely fought amid backlash over union debate in Wisconsin

• Aug 10, 2011

Obama pays tribute to fallen troops at Dover

President visits Air Force base in Delaware as remains of 30 troops killed in Afghanistan over the weekend return to the U.S.

• Aug 9, 2011

Senate Dems on debt panel: Murray, Baucus, Kerry

Majority Leader Harry Reid says he'll tap Sens. Patty Murray, Max Baucus and John Kerry for committee seeking at least $1.2 trillion in savings

• Aug 9, 2011

McCain takes heat for hobbit remark at town hall

Voters call on McCain to apologize for "hobbit" comments at town hall event; McCain refuses, says "not my fault" if people misunderstood

• Aug 9, 2011

Obama unveils fuel standards for large vehicles

Fire trucks, semis, heavy-duty pickups will have to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption under new efficiency standards

• Aug 9, 2011

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