The GOP presidential candidate knows his outspoken defense of Bush's latest Iraq policy shift troubles many voters, but it won't stop him. >>

The Schwarzenegger administration considers putting teeth in its plan to require coverage for all. >>

Reid complains of conditions on talks >>

The political foes face off in a debate on Capitol Hill. >>

The Marine captain, returning to active duty, plans to stay in the race to fill the seat his father is vacating. >>

WASHINGTON — The White House wants to appoint a czar to oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with authority to issue directions to the Pentagon, State Department and other agencies but has had trouble finding anyone able and willing to take the job, according to people close to the situation. >>

Candidates prefer another TV network >>

The 2008 presidential campaign is long on war rhetoric and short on warriors. >>

New Mexico's Democratic governor barely registers in early polls. But supporters say he's got what it takes for the long haul. And Americans picked governors for four of the last five presidents. >>

Details are vague, but fines and a circuitous path to legal status are included. The goal is to attract GOP support. >>

Schedule change helps both Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton. >>

Democrats say a private e-mail system was used in violation of federal rules. >>

An air of inevitability surrounding those two '08 hopefuls vanishes amid fundraising upsets and high voter interest. >>

Fiscal conservatives take particular aim at McCain, who voted against Bush's reductions in 2001 and 2003. >>

Critics try to mar his hero image and hobble candidacy by questioning moves. >>

Party enlists veterans of Iowa's voting to direct its Jan. 19 nominating campaign. >>

Leading in polls among female Democratic voters, the senator works to build on that support, lining up feminist leaders and appealing to working women. >>

Speaker suggests talk with Syrian president shows U.S. unity against terrorism >>

Record sums flow into both parties >>

Party members note Congress' work on oversight, Iraq and minimum wage, though top priorities languish >>

David Brody, a journalist for Pat Robertson's TV network, develops a real web base among followers of the presidential races. >>

Speculation builds as politician and actor ponders GOP presidential bid. >>

Some call him light on issues, but $25 million from 100,000 donors carries real political weight >>

Adopting a familiar tack, he is likely to win the battle over funding. His rivals in Congress focus on the long term. >>