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The latest on violence in Iraq, Gov. Chris Christie’s bridge scandal, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ memoir
Marco Rubio
Rubio recalls parents' story to push immigration bill
In heartfelt closing argument for immigration reform, Sen. Marco Rubio says his parents identified with the American dream long before they were granted citizenship
"Strong messages" from possible 2016 contenders Rubio and Paul, Reed says
Faith and Freedom Coalition Founder Ralph Reed told CBS News his annual conference is a good way for possible presidential candidates to introduce themselves to religious conservatives
Rubio: "The essence of our immigration policy is compassion"
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., tells Christian leaders that a sense of compassion motivates his desire to reform America's immigration laws
The politics of Congress' Syria votes
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto spoke with RealClearPolitics' Scott Conroy about the Congressional debate to strike Syria and it's impact on a political career
Poll: Ben Carson closes gap with Donald Trump
Marco Rubio and Carly Fiorina are also showing strength in a new national survey of GOP voters
Trump disagrees with pope on immigration, climate change
The Republican front-runner also talked about the actor set to portray him on "SNL" this season
Donald Trump continues trashing rivals, media
The Republican frontrunner is not letting up in his trash-talking approach to the presidential race
Donald Trump: I'd "enjoy" meeting with Putin
The 2016 GOP candidate said he heard the Russian leader wants to meet with him, possibly when Putin visits NYC next week
Rivals pile on Trump at second GOP debate
The 10 candidates on stage took turns taking on the bombastic Republican front-runner, with varying degrees of success
Transcript: Top-tier CNN Republican debate 2015
The 11 GOP candidates who were highest in the polls faced off at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, for the second Republican debate of the 2016 cycle
Republicans face off at Reagan Library for second GOP debate
The 11 GOP candidates doing the best in the polls face off at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, for the second GOP debate of the 2016 cycle
How do I watch the Republican Debate?
Get a look at the lineup for the two GOP debates happening in California Wednesday evening
Santorum visits all 99 Iowa counties
Some presidential candidates see it as a path to success in Iowa, while others prefer to concentrate on more populous areas
Marco Rubio calls for lifting of crude oil export ban
The export ban dates back to the 1970s in order to help foster U.S. energy independence
Chris Christie shares his debate woes with Jimmy Fallon
The New Jersey governor jokingly pledged to go "nuclear" at the next debate if he doesn't get many questions
Where the 2016 Republican candidates stand on climate change
There is widespread skepticism in the GOP that humans cause climate change - or that the climate is changing at all
Trump shows no signs of slowing down in Iowa
Latest polling shows Trump's favorability in early caucus state on the rise as rivals struggle to adapt
Scott Walker and Marco Rubio deliver duelling foreign policy speeches
Walker's and Rubio's speeches were close to the same time and both in Charleston, South Carolina
Scott Walker: U.S. needs to be tough on China
The Wisconsin governor and presidential candidate delivers a foreign policy speech in South Carolina Friday
A mainstay of presidential campaigning: China-bashing
In the general election, the parties face off against one another, but for the whole of campaign season it seems there is one common foe
Marco Rubio: What does he stand for?
The Florida senator has billed himself as a fresh face for the GOP - but is he conservative enough to win over the grassroots?
Marco Rubio: U.S. strength key to maintaining peace with China
He delivers a speech on China policy Friday in South Carolina, just after financial markets were shaken by China's move to weaken its currency
After on-air shooting, Dems call for more gun control
The Republicans who responded to the WDBJ shooting focused on mental health care
An Iowa college student's encounters with the GOP presidential candidates
Kelsi Wolever fought through the state fair crowds to get to Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and others so that she could ask them her policy questions and snap a selfie
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
The president made the dramatic move after engaging in months of public attacks against the central bank.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
More homesellers are pulling their properties off the market. Here's why.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.