National Politics

The White House to-do list
John Dickerson: Tornadoes, scandals, and controversy. Is the Obama administration managing its priorities?
Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor
City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeats Wendy Greuel in race to become L.A. mayor
Video: Coburn on disaster federal aid: "We'll take the help...prudently"
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the tornado disaster in his state and how he thinks the federal government should help.
Video: Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
In an online video, ex-congressman Anthony Weiner says he's going to run for NYC mayor. Weiner resigned from Congress after admitting he sent lewd pictures of himself to several women via Twitter. Jim Axelrod reports on Weiner's decision.
Will tornado relief funding escape politics?
In the wake of the disastrous tornado that hit Oklahoma, lawmakers hope to avoid another ugly fight over emergency relief funding
Anthony Weiner comeback try begins: He's running for NYC mayor
Disgraced former congressman makes it official in YouTube video; quit House in 2011 amid scandal surrounding lewd photos on Twitter
Video: Former IRS commissioner expresses regret
The man who led the IRS for five years spoke publicly for the first time about the singling out of conservative groups that took place on his watch. Douglas Shulman assured Congress last March that groups were not being targeted based on political persuasion. Nancy Cordes reports.
Video: Obama promises federal aid to help in tornado search-and-rescue
President Barack Obama told the people of Moore, Okla., that their country would be there for them for as long as it takes. More than 150 federal emergency personnel are in Oklahoma to help those in need. Major Garrett reports.
Major immigration overhaul passes first big test
Legislation granting chance at citizenship to immigrants living in U.S. illegally clears Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. IDs several men possibly responsible for Benghazi attack
No one in custody, but investigators have zeroed in on potential suspects in consulate attack that left 4 Americans dead