Sen. John Ensign won't seek re-election

Scandal-plagued Nevada Republican opts not to seek third term; may boost GOP prospects to hang onto seat

• Mar 7, 2011

Author answers what-ifs about JFK, other leaders

CBS News Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield rewrites history for JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford and Reagan in new book

• Mar 7, 2011

Texas bill would require sonogram before abortion

Texas Republicans show their new legislative muscle by making abortion bill a top priority

• Mar 7, 2011

Sarah Palin's parents: We sleep with guns

Palin's parents say in interview with BBC that they fear for her family's safety in the face of threats

• Mar 7, 2011

Obama considering military action against Libya

President says U.S. still may take military action in wake of "unacceptable" violence under Muammar Qaddafi

• Mar 7, 2011

Court won't hear "In God We Trust" challenge

Supreme Court rejects case brought by atheist challenging the government's references to God

• Mar 7, 2011

Gates: U.S. should stay in Afghanistan past 2014

Defense chief, Afghan leaders agree "small" U.S. troop presence will be needed beyond planned combat deadline

• Mar 7, 2011

Daley sidesteps query on jail for Wall St. execs

White House chief of staff says it's not for president to decide if Wall St. executives should have gone to jail

• Mar 7, 2011

Kerry: A Libyan no-fly zone is not intervention

Democrat, Republican Senators differ on whether it is in best interests of U.S. for Qaddafi to go

• Mar 7, 2011

Potential GOP candidates continue 2012 dance

Possible contenders for Republican nomination send strong signals with pre-campaign events in Iowa, New Hampshire

• Mar 7, 2011

White House: We need U.S. Muslims' help

Obama adviser tries to keep tone positive as tension escalates ahead of congressional hearings on radicalization

• Mar 7, 2011

Ex-pizza chain CEO mulls presidential run

Former Godfather's Pizza boss Herman Cain generating big interest among conservatives, tea partiers

• Mar 7, 2011

Rep. King: US Muslims insufficiently cooperative

Tensions high as House holds hearing on Islamic radicalization, questioning community's cooperation with law officials

• Mar 6, 2011

Is Newt Gingrich leading the 2012 GOP pack?

Washington Unplugged: Politico's Jonathan Martin, Roll Call's Christina Bellantoni and the New York Times' Jeff Zeleny join John Dickerson for a discussion of the week in politics

• Mar 6, 2011

Romney aims direct hits against Obama

Unofficial presidential hopeful attacks Obama, blames President for lingering recession

• Mar 6, 2011

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