Affleck leaves door open for Senate run
The actor and Democratic activist told Bob Schieffer that he won't speculate about his political future
The White House
Chuck Hagel apologizes for 1998 gay slur
Former Republican senator and potential defense secretary nominee seeks to quiet critics
In holiday greetings, Obamas laud military families
In weekly address, the Obamas extend Christmas greetings to military families, ask for remembrance of Sandy, Newtown
Boehner to Obama: "Deal honestly" on "fiscal cliff"
In weekly address, House Speaker says the president has "refused to challenge the members of his party" in confronting "fiscal cliff"
"Plan B" is dead; what's next for "fiscal cliff"?
With negotiations stalled and after pulling his backup plan, Boehner sent his troops home; now what?
Obama: Inouye was "my earliest political inspiration"
Commemorating the late-Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, President Obama said that Inouye showed him "what might be possible in my own life."
House Ethics Committee admonishes Rep. Berkley
Investigation finds that Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., used her office to benefit family medical practice but did not seek personal enrichment
Obama asks Americans to help with gun law changes
In a new web video, the president said "I can't do it alone, I need your help"
Biden to law enforcement: We need your help
In wake of Newtown shootings, the VP met with cabinet and law enforcement representatives to discuss ways to reduce gun violence
Cory Booker will not challenge Christie in 2013
But the Newark mayor, a Democrat, leaves open the possibility of running for the U.S. Senate in 2014