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Romney has said that he wants to give other Republicans a shot at running.

Obama delivers his sixth and penultimate annual State of the Union address to Congress.

President Obama urges Republican-controlled Congress to show unity in stepping up military campaign against Isis.

Democrat Obama is poised to deliver his sixth State of the Union speech in front of the Republican-controlled Congress.

Jeb Bush is actively exploring a run for the US presidency in 2016, making the former Florida governor with the famous political last name one of the first major Republicans to formally move toward a possible candidacy."It's just part of the process of seriously considering running for President. I'm really kind of focused on Christmas right now to be honest with you. I haven't had much time to go Christmas shopping and do the things that I want to do for my family. But, it, I'm gonna, at the proper time, listen to people and see if my message can resonate and that will be beginning next year. Right now, I'm going to chill out a little bit," Jeb Bush said in an interview with WTVJ on Tuesday (December 16) in Florida.

Obama defends timing of release of report by Democrat-controlled Senate Intelligence Committee.

Mexico's Pena Nieto and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez praise Obama.

Obama invokes wrath of newly emboldened Republicans with announcement of sweeping immigration reforms.

Republicans' complete control of power in Congress likely to complicate Obama's last two years in office.

Americans are going to the polls to cast their ballots to elect senators, governors and House of Representatives members.

Google has donated $1.43m, just ahead of Goldman Sachs' $1.4m.

White House says US will no longer produce or acquire anti-personnel landmines or replace its stockpiles.

President Obama calls for 'year of action' in his annual State of the Union address.

Janet Yellen, who replaces Ben Bernanke as chief of Federal Reserve, is the first woman appointed to the role.

US budget agreement needs House and Senate approval.

Republican candidate Joe Lhota loses race to replace Michael Bloomberg.

US Senate earlier agreed on last-minute deal to raise US debt ceiling and end deadlock.

Negotiations could begin soon to end the political stalemate in Washington D.C.

President Obama will tip Yellen for top position later today.

US president calls on Republicans to end government shutdown and lift debt ceiling before any negotiations on fiscal issues.

US government closing for business as Republicans block budget in political dispute over Obamacare.

Statue of Liberty, Yosemite and Smithsonian all close due to impasse which could cost $10bn in a single week.

The deal awaits approval of House of Representatives.

Romney seeks to boost election chances by announcing energetic conservative Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate.

He is the co-founder of a private equity firm, Bain capital and believes that his experience as a businessman would help him to create more job opportunities for the American citizens.