
Jeb, George P. Bush talk education in Texas
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and his rising-political-star son, George P. Bush, spoke together Tuesday in Texas on education issues, and both men ...

Senate confirms Hagel for defense secretary
A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's ...

Calif. GOP pins turnaround hopes on new chairman
As Republicans nationwide reconsider the party's direction, nowhere is their challenge more daunting than in California. The state that produced ...

Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies
With his striking beard and starched uniform, former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop became one of the most recognizable figures of the Reagan era ...

Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
Turns out even former presidents can fall prey to hackers. A mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between ...
Correction: Obit-Barney the Scottie story
In stories Feb. 2, Feb. 1 and Nov. 2, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Christmas videos featuring President George W. Bush's Scottish ...

THE RESET: GOP, Dems hold soul-searching retreats
Democrats and Republicans are trying to get their respective acts together — by holding retreats. President Barack Obama huddled with Senate Democrats ...

McCain cool to suggestion of Hagel filibuster
Republican Sen. John McCain, a sharp critic of Chuck Hagel's nomination as defense secretary, said Monday he will not support a filibuster of ...

Barney, former White House Scottie, dies
Thousands have offered their condolences via Facebook over the death of Barney, President George W. Bush's beloved black Scottish terrier. Bush and ...

Secret Service chief to step down this month
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan announced his retirement Friday, bringing to a close a turbulent period for the law enforcement agency that ...

THE RESET: Pentagon nominee Hagel fights for job
The odds should favor Senate confirmation of Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama's next defense secretary despite strong Republican criticism at ...

In Senate farewell, Kerry speaks of need to listen
His voice quavering, Secretary of State-designate John Kerry bid farewell to the Senate after 28 years with a plea for comity and cooperation.

Court says Obama appointments violate constitution
President Barack Obama violated the Constitution when he bypassed the Senate last year to appoint three members of the National Labor Relations Board, ...

1st woman to lead in combat 'thrilled' with change
Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers ...

Obama visit to Kenya? Only 1 day in Africa so far
President Barack Obama promised to visit his father's homeland — Kenya — before the end of his presidency, but of the 51 country visits Obama made the ...

Jury selection starts in Zumba prostitution case
A judge and lawyers used a 10-page survey and one-on-one questioning Tuesday to try to find a jury untainted by international news coverage for the ...

Poll: Many say let illegal immigrants stay in US
More than 6 in 10 Americans now favor allowing illegal immigrants to eventually become U.S. citizens, a major increase in support driven by a ...
Court rejects bid to have marijuana reclassified
A federal appeals court Tuesday rejected a petition to reclassify marijuana from its current federal status as a dangerous drug with no accepted ...

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural
A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go ...
Ex-President George H.W. Bush sends Obama regards
Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, are congratulating President Barack Obama as he begins his second term. The 88-year-old ...

Clinton, Carter join Obama inaugural gathering
Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Capitol for President Barack Obama's ceremonial ...

Former Secretary of State Rice joins CBS News
Just in time for inauguration coverage, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has joined CBS News as a contributor. Rice, who served as secretary ...

On 2nd term eve, Obama cites commitment to service
On the brink of a second term, President Barack Obama invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to service Saturday as inauguration-goers flocked ...

Unexpected inaugural moments make history, too
The inauguration of a U.S. president is traditionally a highly scripted celebration, with seating charts, schedules, dress rehearsals and planning ...