Politics

Schneider: Can Thompson play the role of Reagan?

With 10 Republicans already running for president, former Sen. Fred Thompson can still be a factor by bringing some things other candidates don't: As an actor, he's well known; as a former senator, he's well connected.

Sources: Thompson puts one foot into 2008 race

Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson will take a major step toward a 2008 run for the White House by "testing the waters" -- beginning to raise money and hire campaign staff as early as Friday, several sources close to Thompson told CNN.

Bush, Putin to meet as rift between nations widens

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Bush to request more money for international AIDS fight

President Bush will ask Congress on Wednesday to triple the funding for his international AIDS initiative and extend the program an additional five years.

Immigration plan anger surprises GOP senators

In his speech Tuesday on immigration reform, President Bush was trying to provide political cover for members of Congress to support the legislation. That could be tough.

Obama would tax wealthy to pay for health care

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U.S. official: Wolfowitz replacement has been selected

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Anti-war mom Cindy Sheehan gives up her protest

Cindy Sheehan, the California mother who became an anti-war leader after her son was killed in Iraq, declared Monday she was walking away from the peace movement.

Romney pledges salary to charity if elected president

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Observers say wife's ribbing humanizes Obama

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