Social Media and the 2016 Election
How are voters following the campaign on Twitter and Facebook, and what impact can this have?
Republican Party
Reid, recalling dad's suicide, says we can't forget Newtown
Senate Majority Leader, on the push to strengthen gun laws after the Sandy Hook massacre, said, "The fight is not over, it's just beginning"
Sen. Alexander: Dems want "national school board"
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., slams Democrats for pushing for more federal control over education policy
House passes sweeping anti-abortion bill
The bill House Republicans passed would ban abortions after 20 weeks
Republican pollster: Americans distrust government
A new poll by Luntz Global shows only 35 percent of Americans trust the president
Senators demand answers on IRS bonuses
Senate Republicans want to know why the Internal Revenue Service is set to pay $70 million in employee bonuses
Immigration reform deal would flood border with patrol agents
Senate Republicans worked out a deal that includes a laundry list of border security measures. It could be a turning point in the battle over immigration reform
Congressional stalemate over farm bill
Analysis on why Congress did not pass the farm bill and what implications is has
Immigration reform comes at a high cost
Senate to resume a debate on comprehensive immigration reform after Republicans hint at support
Paul Ryan slams Obama admin on Snowden hunt, IRS targeting
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan also discusses the potential to pass immigration reform in the House
Rep. Ryan: IRS targeting is "cause for outrage"
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the IRS scandal
Paul Ryan: "Legal immigration is good for America"
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the potential for the passage of an immigration bill
Ryan on Snowden search: Reveals a WH that is "more and more incompetent"
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the hunt for NSA leaker Edward Snowden
Pelosi: Extending current student loan rate the "wise way to go"
House minority leader says president's proposal and the House bill on student loan rates are "very different," advocates extension of current rate while differences are ironed out
Boehner: "Appropriate" for House to defend DOMA
House speaker says Supreme Court, not Congress or the president, has the right to declare a law unconstitutional
Senate passes immigration overhaul with bipartisan support
The bill the Senate passed today attempts to tackle nearly every problem with the nation's outdated immigration system
Texas legislature passes controversial abortion bill
The Texas State Senate passed a bill containing sweeping new abortion restrictions, which Governor Rick Perry is expected to sign. Terrell Brown reports.
Democrats consider "nuclear option" on executive nominations
A showdown looms between Senate Democrats and Republicans over Majority Leader Harry Reid's proposal to change the process to approve the president's executive nominations. Jeff Pegues reports.
Nuclear option: Reid threatens controversial move
Majority leader Harry Reid is threatening to use a so-called "nuclear option." It would change the rules, making it easier to confirm President Obama's nominees for top White House jobs. Nancy Cordes reports.
Cantor: Not giving up on Obamacare repeal and replacement
House Majority Leader explains why House Republicans want to "remove the threat of Obamacare" instead of trying to fix the law
Obama to speak about benefits of new health care law
His remarks come after the Republican-controlled house voted last night to delay key provisions
Obama praises health care results, Republicans continue to fight it
The president says Americans are already seeing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, but Republicans are set to make "Obamacare" a top issue in next year's elections
White House, Congress prepare for more confrontation
President Obama prepares for showdown with congressional Republicans over crucial votes in the fall
Countdown to a debt ceiling debate, again
Congress will have nine workdays to resolve the federal budget gap
GOP group demanding action on Benghazi probe
Several Republicans are pressing new FBI director James Comey to investigate the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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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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