The Kudlow Report

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney says that "gimmicks" like the "Buffett rule" are not going to get America strong again. "They're going to have the opposite effect of creating jobs," he tells CNBC's Larry Kudlow.

CNBC's Larry Kudlow and Brian Sullivan discuss major political headlines.

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the General Services Administration during a House Committee on Oversight & Reform hearing. CNBC's Hampton Pearson, and Rep. Darrell Issa, (R-CA), discuss.

CNBC's Kelly Evans discusses better than expected retail sales and strong Citigroup profits.

The Senate has voted down the "Buffett rule." CNBC's Eamon Javers reports. Jared Bernstein, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, and Sen. John Barrasso, (R-WY) also weigh in.

Debating whether VP Biden is deliberately going after Mitt Romney on his taxes and business success, with Keith Boykin, former Clinton White House aide; Robert Costa, National Review political reporter; and Matt Lewis, Daily Caller senior contributor.

The tax policy debate got personal today as President Obama and Vice President Biden unveiled their income tax returns and promptly called for Mitt Romney to release his returns as well. CNBC's John Harwood reports the details.

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports some big CEO compensation numbers came out today. Goldman Sach's Lloyd Blankfein earned a 14.5% raise to put his salary at $16.2M, despite a decline in profits and share price during 2011. But his paycheck was dwarfed by CBS's Leslie Moonves, who clocked a 21% increase that brought his total package to $69.9M.

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis reports on the late day plunge in stocks and whether China's economic growth is better than investors think. Also, what to expect from next week's slew of earnings, with Zachary Karabell, River Twice Research; Stephen Weiss, Short Hills Capital; and Alec Young, S&P Capital IQ.

"The economy has got some positives: it's got the market, it's got consumer confidence, and it's got central bankers throwing money around the world," says Jack Welch, former GE chairman & CEO, discussing stocks, the U.S. economy and the upcoming presidential election. Also, Larry Kudlow reports the UN Security Council has called an emergency session over a North Korean rocket launch.

Discussing the economics of stay-at-home moms, with Rachel Campos-Duffy, "Stay Home, Stay Happy" author.

Larry Kudlow reports the latest details on a North Korean rocket launch, and CNBC's Seema Mody reports Google beat on earnings and announces a 2-for-1 stock split.

Discussing whether optimistic data on international trade fueled Thursday's rally, with Steve Forbes, Forbes Media chairman; Tom Gardner, Motley Fool CEO; and Jim Iuorio, TJM Institutional Services director. Also, Larry Kudlow reports NBC News confirms North Korea has launched a rocket into an unknown destination.

Debating whether the U.S. is turning into a country of "people sitting on a couch, waiting for their next government check", with Herman Cain, former presidential candidate and Willie Brown, former San Francisco mayor.

Mad Money host Jim Cramer provides a play on the drop in natural gas prices.