Michelle Obama: It's her birthday, and she's still popular
On the first lady's birthday, a new CBS News/NYT poll shows half of Americans still have positive views of her
CBS News Polls
9 in 10 back universal gun background checks
CBS News/NY Times survey finds wide support for Obama proposal; 3 in 4 back say armed guards in public places would help
CBS News Polls: Who we talk to
CBS News director of surveys Sarah Dutton explains who the polling unit talks to when conducting surveys
Why is Mitt Romney losing his edge on the economy?
Several new polls show Obama closing the gap on questions about whether he or Romney would better handle the economy
Poll: Nearly half support legalization of marijuana
The shift in public opinion was reflected on Election Day in Colorado and Washington state
Year in Sports: 2012
Take a look at some of the most captivating moments in sports from 2012
Most predict "major problems" if "cliff" isn't averted
CBS News poll: More than half of Americans say there will be "major" economic problems if Washington fails to reach a deal
Poll: Half think "cliff" deal possible by year end
Most support raising taxes on top earners; Americans divided on cutting government programs that benefit them
Poll: Support for stricter gun control at 10-year high
CBS News Poll: Following the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., support for stricter gun control laws is now the highest it's been in a decade
Poll: Gingrich, Romney tied at top of GOP race
CBS News Poll: Frontrunners each have 20% of electorate's backing, but almost 80% of GOP primary voters still not positive who they'll pick
Poll: 58% of Republicans want more choices
CBS News poll finds most GOP primary voters want another presidential candidate - but it may effectively be too late
Poll: Obama's approval rating sinks to new low
President's approval rating hits new low in CBS News polling amid concerns about gas prices
Iowa voters see Gingrich, Romney as most electable
Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney seen in Iowa as having best chances of beating President Obama in 2012, CBS News/New York Times poll finds
Poll: Gingrich takes double-digit lead in Iowa
New CBS News/New York Times poll shows Gingrich leading Romney by 14 percent among Iowa Republican caucus-goers
Poll: Obama's approval rating steady
CBS News/New York Times Poll shows most Americans feel Republicans not trying hard enough to work with president
Poll: Romney atop fluid GOP race with 28%
CBS News/New York Times Poll shows Romney leading nationally, but most Republicans say minds could still change
Poll: Most would support military action in Iran
CBS News/New York Times poll finds 51 percent say they would support U.S. taking military action to prevent Iran from getting nuke
Most support contraception coverage exemption
CBS News/New York Times poll shows that 51 percent of Americans believe employers should be allowed to opt out of contraception mandate on moral or religious grounds
Poll: Obama, Romney in dead heat
CBS News/New York Times poll finds president, presumptive GOP nominee tied as race shifts from primaries to general election
Poll: Majority support same-sex unions
CBS News/New York Times poll shows 62% back marriage or civil unions; Young generations far more supportive of full marriage
Poll: Romney has slight edge over Obama
CBS News/New York Times poll shows Romney leading Obama by three percentage points, while Americans show increased optimism on economy
Poll: Most want health care mandate overturned
CBS News/NYT poll finds 41 percent think Supreme Court should overturn the whole health care law, 27 percent think just the mandate should be overturned
60% oppose lifetime Supreme Court appointments
CBS News/NY Times poll finds most don't want life appointment on high court; three in four say justices influenced by own views
Poll: Most say politics to sway court on health care
The poll also found that while 49 percent of respondents disapprove of the health care law while 34 percent of those polled approve it
Poll: Most say Ariz. immigration law "about right"
CBS News/New York Times poll finds 1 in 3 Americans say controversial immigration law goes too far; 52 percent say it's "about right"
Politics
Trump says he's going to patrol D.C. with police, National Guard
President Trump said he's going out into the city alongside law enforcement and the National Guard.
Energy prices could be election issue as voters see jump in utility bills
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
California to take on Newsom-backed redistricting plan today, after Texas passes maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Trump admin. can end deportation protections for Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
An appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end deportation protections for over 60,000 people from Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal — at least for now.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Pilot rescued after U.S. fighter jet crashes off coast of Virginia
This marks the sixth F-18 fighter jet that the Navy has lost in the last ten months.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Trump calls on Fed governor to resign after mortgage fraud allegations
President Trump called on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his appointees accused her of mortgage fraud.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
Native Americans want to avoid Medicaid snafus as work requirements loom
As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Trump's recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their coverage.
Trump admin. revokes clearances of 37 current and former U.S. officials
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said 37 current and former government officials are losing their security clearances.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.