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Let Me Start: The Petraeus affair

We are still learning more about the circumstances that led to CIA Director David Petraeus' abrupt resignation Friday.
FILE - In this June 23, 2011 file photo, then-CIA Director-desigate Gen. David Petraeus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Petraeus has resigned because of an extramarital affair.  (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
FILE - In this June 23, 2011 file photo, then-CIA Director-desigate Gen. David Petraeus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Petraeus has resigned...

We are still learning more about the circumstances that led to CIA Director David Petraeus' abrupt resignation Friday. The FBI knew about his extra-marital affair since summer.

The New York Times reports on Paula Broadwell, the woman at the center of the scandal.

For President Obama, Petraeus' exit comes at a challenging time.

The Fiscal Cliff: A victorious President Obama is ready to rally the public in his budget negotiations with Congress.

The Republican Reckoning: The GOP is split on how to go forward after last week's bruising losses. Can the party break out of the one area where it's strong - the South?

Paul Krugman argues that the deficit hawks are wrong: Until the economy is stronger, now is the time for more spending, not less.

Hillary's future: Don't miss the Secretary of State's interview with Gail Collins of the New York Times about whether she's thinking about a presidential run.

Republican congressman Allen West still won't concede in his House race in Florida.