Presidential candidates can't decide what to do about guns, terrorists
Several bills to expand gun control were shot down by Congress this week, including one that bans people on the terror watch list
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S.C. lawmaker sends Confederate flag Christmas card
State Rep. Chris Corley accuses Republican colleagues of "sins such as betrayal" for allowing removal of controversial banner from Statehouse
Senator Boxer: Condolences aren't enough
With every mass shooting, the political debate intensifies over gun control
Internal GOP memo outlines plan if Trump wins nomination
The person who oversees 2016 GOP Senate races issued a memo to staffers in September imagining Trump as the nominee
Trump maintains lead despite controversial remarks
Despite his controversial remarks, Donald Trump continues to lead in the polls in the GOP primary
Obama calls climate change an "imperative" despite terror threat
The president explained why the world is focusing on climate amid a terror threat before leaving the Paris climate talks
Cruz doesn't believe Trump will win GOP nomination
In Iowa Monday, the GOP presidential candidate repeated his view that Trump won't be the nominee or president
Planned Parenthood ties GOP rhetoric to Colo. shooting
GOP 2016 candidates continue to bash women's health organization in wake of deadly attack by man who said "no more baby parts" after arrest
GOP faces tough math to defend Senate majority
Sen. David Vitter's decision to retire after losing the Louisiana governor's election creates another open seat Republicans will have to defend
Where the candidates stand on Social Security
Whoever wins the 2016 presidential election could have a big impact on your retirement income, so pay close attention
Obama, GOP clash on refugee resettlement plan
The House is expected to vote Thursday to put new limits on Syrian and Iraqi refugees. The Republican-backed bill would prevent refugees from entering the U.S. unless the government can verify they aren’t a threat
Obama berates GOP over Syrian refugees
The president, in remarks in Manila, accused Republicans of being scared of "widows and orphans" coming into the U.S.
Trump talks about Syrian refugees after Paris attacks
His remarks drew a mixed response from the audience
Obama faces questions on ISIS strategy after Paris attacks
At the conclusion of the G20 meeting, Obama defended ISIS strategy and criticized Republicans for suggesting religious tests for Syrian refugees
Poll: Who won the second Democratic debate?
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley met in Iowa for their second presidential debate Saturday night
Poll: Hillary Clinton maintains lead among Democrats
Latest CBS News/ New York Times survey comes just days before the Democratic presidential candidates face off in their second debate
Ben Carson: Attentive public will prevent stricter gun laws
In "Face the Nation" interview, GOP candidate reacts to poll showing fear that gun control could lead to government seizing guns
Donald Trump reaches out to GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson
While Trump consistently complains about the influence of big money in politics, he has talked behind the scenes at least once with a major donor
How would Marco Rubio change U.S. foreign policy?
The GOP presidential candidate discussed his ambitious global agenda during a recent interview with "Face the Nation"
Bellwether? Republicans win in 2015 races
Obamacare was key issue; pundits say that results in Kentucky and Virginia could bode poorly for Democrats nationally in 2016
Marco Rubio defends tax reform proposals
Critics worry Rubio's ambitious tax plans would explode the federal deficit, but the GOP candidate says otherwise
Paul Ryan: "I was not elected dictator of the House"
The newly-elected House speaker tells "Face the Nation" how he'll approach his new job and what he thinks of the recent budget deal
From the archives: William F. Buckley's GOP
As the Republican presidential candidates jockey for position, 60 Minutes revisits a 1981 profile of William F. Buckley, Jr., the father of modern conservatism
What they're saying in Boulder about the debate
Citizens and students in the unabashedly liberal college town react as the GOP candidates battle over the U.S. economy
In Republican debate, budget deal will make an easy target
The two-year budget agreement in Congress should help the GOP politically, but it's unlikely the 2016 candidates will give it much praise
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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