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Scott Simon discusses the significance of the Nevada caucuses and the Republican primary in South Carolina with Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving.

Five years after the Department of Homeland Security was formed, much of what the government has done in creating the huge bureaucracy seems to be unrelated to what those on the front lines say they need to keep the country safe.

Nevada is holding its caucuses Saturday. Rapid growth has changed the demographics there. Along with new voters, the changing political climate has some long-time voters questioning their traditional party affiliations.

The economy is emerging as a big issue in the presidential campaign. Presidential contenders in both parties are touting their economic plans for reviving the ailing economy. Upcoming contests will be critical for some candidates.

While the 2008 focus at the annual Detroit Auto Show may be on "green" cars, there are still plenty of vehicles ready and willing to salve the wounds of the mid-life crisis you may be going through. Exhibit No. 1 is the new Corvette ZR-1, a sports car gushing with 600-plus horsepower.

House leaders and the White House have reached a tentative agreement on an economic stimulus package that includes tax rebates for households and tax cuts for businesses. The deal still has to get through Congress, though, and neither Democrats nor the GOP were totally happy.

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut a key interest rate this week prompted a burst of activity in the mortgage market, as homeowners tried to figure out whether to refinance. Russell Rothstein, the director of mortgage lending for Beacon Mortgage in Rockville, Md., offers advice.

Republican Mike Huckabee has, so far, received the most support from conservative evangelicals in the race for the White House. But some voters of faith are questioning Huckabee's positions on issues of the economy and foreign policy. Janice Beverly, of the LaHaye Institute, and the Rev. Hershael York explain.

President Bush on Friday attached a dollar figure to the economic stimulus package he's been talking about this week. He says he'd like to see $150 billion in tax rebates and other measures to keep the economy from slowing any further. But questions remain about who would get the rebates — and who would not.

Barack Obama is basking in the glow of his victory in South Carolina. Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving examines how important that primary really is and what Hillary Clinton needs to do to come out on top.