25K airport security breaches since Nov. 2001

Lawmaker set to oversee hearing on aviation security shortcomings says "stunningly high" number of lapses still occurring

• Jul 13, 2011

Obama campaign flush with cash

As Washington debates the deficit, the Obama campaign brings in $86 million over three months

• Jul 13, 2011

Senators press Pentagon chief on terror suspect

23 lawmakers ask Panetta why Somali suspect will be tried in NY civilian court, want to know policy on high-profile suspects

• Jul 13, 2011

DeMint: GOP working on new debt limit proposal

Republican senator dismisses McConnell debt plan, says idea that Republicans won't vote to increase the limit is "wrong"

• Jul 13, 2011

Obama: "Nobody can be messing with our embassy"

President Obama has tough words for the Syrian regime one day after the U.S. embassy in Damascas was attacked by a mob

• Jul 13, 2011

Hahn defeats Huey to replace Harman

Hahn win keeps seat in hands of Democrats, who faced strong challenge from conservative Huey in traditional Democratic stronghold

• Jul 13, 2011

Wis. Democrats defeat 'fake' candidates in primary

All six Democrats prevailed in the Wisconsin recall primaries against candidates put on the ballot by Republicans

• Jul 13, 2011

Obama takes 2012 fundraising lead with $86M

President's re-election campaign, combined with DNC fundraising, leaves GOP candidates - and his own $60M goal - far behind

• Jul 13, 2011

Romney rejects Iowa anti-gay marriage pledge

Former Mass. governor becomes 1st GOP presidential candidate to reject Christian group's pledge; Bachmann, Santorum have signed

• Jul 13, 2011

Millions owe debt to Betty Ford, mourners say

Michelle Obama, three former first ladies, and dignitaries galore paid tribute at the funeral for the outspoken Betty Ford

• Jul 12, 2011

Obama: Boehner "would like to do the right thing"

In his CBS News interview, President Obama says caucus politics are to blame for delay in debt deal

• Jul 12, 2011

Latest debt meeting: "Better than expected"

White House says meeting went well considering low expectations, but still no breakthrough; key issue remains revenue increases

• Jul 12, 2011

House votes down "light bulb ban" bill

"Better Use of Light Bulbs Act" would have repealed federal standards to make bulbs more efficient; issue championed by Bachmann, Rush Limbaugh

• Jul 12, 2011

Pawlenty: Obama scaring people into higher taxes

Republican presidential hopeful issues statement in response to CBS Evening News interview

• Jul 12, 2011

Obama honors Afghan veteran with Medal of Honor

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry becomes second living Medal of Honor recipient for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

• Jul 12, 2011

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