GOP accuses Obama of illegal fundraising video

The Republican National Committee is charging President Obama with "an apparent crime" in connection with a contest conducted by his campaign, a sensational claim that the White House argues is completely without merit.

Pawlenty's bid may face defining moment in coming weeks

With less than a month to go before the Iowa straw poll, it has become make-or-break time for Tim Pawlenty. And he is quickening his pace accordingly.

Rick Perry says he's nearing decision on presidential race

Rick Perry's flirtation with a presidential run may be nearing an end.

GOP to lay marker down on debt-ceiling as public sounds disapproval

With the deadline swiftly approaching for a deal to resolve the debt-ceiling crisis, the volume on Capitol Hill is about to be cranked up to “11.”

An early television war fueled by independent groups is poised to shape the focus and landscape of the 2012 presidential race much as "tea-party"-backed organizations helped set the stage for Republican victories in 2010.

The huge infrastructure that President Obama is putting together for his reelection effort was already visible in the first few months of spending by his campaign, which doled out $10.5 million for a massive bricks-and-mortar operation based in Chicago. Obama for America spent $2.2 million on salaries alone, with another $707,000 going to computer equipment and software.

Campaign finance reports underscore GOP disparities

The first look at the campaign finance activities of the 2012 White House contenders underscored not only President Obama's huge cash advantage over his rivals but also the wide disparities in the Republican field, setting the stage for an urgent money hunt by GOP candidates in the coming months.

Large donors help fuel Mitt Romney's fundraising

Mitt Romney headed into the third financial quarter of the year with $12.7 million cash on hand after raising $18.3 million in the past three months. 

Michele Bachmann leans on small donors

Rep. Michele Bachmann’s $4.2 million take for the year’s second fundraising quarter was buttressed by her strength with small-dollar donors.

Amid Fast and Furious probe, Democrats push new gun control bill

The debate surrounding gun control laws has reignited following the Fast and Furious investigation, and the latest volley was launched Friday.

Newt Gingrich's fundraising: As bad as advertised

Newt Gingrich raised about $2.1 million for his presidential campaign this quarter and spent nearly $1.8 million, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. He ended the period with slightly more than $300,000 cash on hand.