Petraeus "essential" to Libya hearings, King says
Despite his resignation amid an extramarital affair, former CIA director Petraeus' testimony still "necessary," HHS chair says
The White House
Jackson, Jr. plea deal likely to include resignation
Illinois congressman allegedly misused campaign funds for gifts, home decor
Secessionist leader: Texas should separate from Marxist states
Leader of a secessionist group in Texas says petition for state to withdraw from the union is popular because the union has "fundamentally changed"
Post-election, Nate Silver's book sales soar
After defying the doubters, New York Times' political prognosticator nails Election Day predictions, sees 850 percent spike in Amazon book sales
Congressman's house among those ravaged by Sandy
Republican Rep. Bob Turner safe after house destroyed in Queens fire
Obama: Christie "working overtime" to recover from Sandy
Obama assesses the storm damage in New Jersey with Gov. Chris Christie; the Democratic president and GOP governor commend each other for quick response
Obama camp takes Colin Powell ad to TV
After releasing Powell's Obama endorsement in the form of a radio ad, the Obama campaign follows it up with a similar TV spot in 9 battleground states
Anti-Obama texts linked to former state senate candidate
Text messages that spammed D.C.-area cell phones Tuesday night appear connected to former GOP state senate candidate Jason Flanary
Colin Powell stars in new Obama ad
Obama campaign releases new radio spot highlighting support of former Bush official Colin Powell
In ad, GOP candidate offers respite from other ads
Republican congressional candidate in Massachusetts releases ad featuring beach, seagulls, as "break" from other political ads