Politics

Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced their version of an anti-insider trading bill. The version that passed the Senate had provisions that focused specifically on those who traffic in 'political intelligence.'

Following his State of the Union address yesterday that focused on job growth, the president heads to Arizona today. We talk to a congressman there about what the president's speech and visit mean for him.

President Obama has released his first TV ad of the 2012 election campaign.

Republicans are claiming that the plan was rejected for political reasons, and TransCanada isn't quite ready to give up yet.

Commentator Jamal Simmons says weak GOP candidates give Obama the edge despite economy.

Commentator Todd Buchholz says Americans aren't afraid to fire the president when times are tough.

The two Republican primaries so far this year have been in states with relatively healthy economies. That isn't the case in South Carolina, where presidential hopefuls hit the ballot next.

Later this morning President Obama is expected to outline a new plan to shrink government. He's going to ask Congress to give him the authority to merge some departments and agencies.

This morning, President Obama will announce that he plans to cut back on government spending by merging a number of government agencies. Will Congress agree to fork over the power?

Republican candidates, thus far, are way behind President Obama in terms of campaign financing. But they are also turning to independent super PACS for funds.