Poll: Obama's disaster management gets solid marks

Half of Americans approve of president's handling of Libya, 73% approve of his response to Japan crisis

• Mar 22, 2011

Romney: Obama lacks clear foreign policy

In radio interview, likely GOP hopeful slams Obama for "timid and nuanced" leadership style, says he has "been unable to construct a foreign policy"

• Mar 22, 2011

Many Americans history, civics-challenged: poll

Newsweek survey: Many U.S. citizens don't know vice-president's name, reason for Cold War, more

• Mar 22, 2011

GOP hits McCaskill over use of private plane

Republicans see an opening to take aim against Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill, who will already face a tough re-election campaign

• Mar 22, 2011

Poll: Few Americans more fearful of nuclear power

Only 44 percent say Japan nuclear crisis has made them more fearful of a similar accident in the U.S.

• Mar 22, 2011

McCain: I hope U.S., others arm Libyan rebels

Says with no-fly zone momentum can now swing back to anti-Qaddafi forces, but they will need weapons, better training to topple dictator

• Mar 22, 2011

The GOP line: Obama has made U.S. a follower

In wake of Libya attack, Republicans target president for leadership that doesn't position America as the world's leader

• Mar 21, 2011

Dem senator bucks party on debt limit

Freshmen Democrat Joe Manchin says he won't support raising debt limit unless there is a "real budget plan"

• Mar 21, 2011

NATO coalition fractures over Libya

Turkey blocks NATO participation in Libya; Italy issues a threat to withdraw; Germany balks; Western alliance a mess

• Mar 21, 2011

Will Libya attacks lead to stalemate?

Washington Unplugged: CBS' David Martin and CFR's Robert Danin on what could happen if Qaddafi stays in power

• Mar 21, 2011

Palin stays mostly out of sight for Israel visit

Former GOP vice presidential nominee makes two-day private trip to Israel

• Mar 21, 2011

Back taxes to be paid on Sen. McCaskill plane

Claire McCaskill says husband's company selling plane used for Senate business; paying $280,000 in taxes

• Mar 21, 2011

Obama: Mission in Libya is to protect civilians

President Obama said today that U.S. military involvement in Libya remains limited, even as U.S. policy calls for Qaddafi to go

• Mar 21, 2011

Dem rep.: Libya attacks an impeachable offense

Liberal Rep. Kucinich says Obama "crossed the line," could be impeached for authorizing strikes without congressional approval

• Mar 21, 2011

Sarah Palin in Israel to meet Netanyahu

Ex-Alaska governor thought to be polishing foreign policy credentials in preparation for 2012 U.S. presidential bid

• Mar 21, 2011

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