When political lawn signs shout too loudly

The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.

Campaign '08 enters goofy stage

Paris Hilton for president! Just kidding, but the election's silly season may be eroding Obama's 'celebrity.'

When political lawn signs shout too loudly

The size of the political message has become an issue, pitting freedom of speech vs. local codes.

Texas test case for candidates' energy plans

The candidates share many concerns, but have clear differences in approach, too.

Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration

With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.

Texas test case for candidates' energy plans

The candidates share many concerns, but have clear differences in approach, too.

Nader, still in the presidential ring, sees in Obama a decline in 'fortitude'

Low-income Americans, civil rights activists 'expect more of him,' says the longtime consumer advocate, pursuing his fifth bid for the White House.

Buzz grows over state tax holidays

Tax-free days cost states money but can prod lagging American spending.

U.S. spending obligations surge

Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.

Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration

With elections ahead, Congress is expected to keep spotlight on alleged misdeeds.

U.S. spending obligations surge

Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.

Obama's lead narrows amid energy worries

McCain gains ground in three battleground states

In Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, the likely GOP nominee closes in on Obama, poll shows.

Alaska's 'earmarks' king Stevens, now indicted

Some predict the charges may end the career of an Alaskan icon who has dominated the state's political scene since territorial days.

Alaska's 'earmarks' king Stevens, now indicted

Some predict the charges may end the career of an Alaskan icon who has dominated the state's political scene since territorial days.

Politics in U.S. hiring: When is it improper?

Politics in U.S. hiring: When is it improper?

At the Justice Department, clear lines were crossed, report says.

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

Citizen journalists make new inroads into political reporting

An MSNBC contest will pick two amateur reporters this week to cover the party conventions.

How Obama's foreign tour plays at home

He burnished his foreign policy credentials, analysts say, but will his Berlin speech backfire?