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IRS investigation continues

Tuesday the Senate Finance Committee hears from Steven Miller. More>>

Obama poll numbers after scandal

The Internal Revenue Service's targeting conservative groups, the Justice Department's secret subpoena of Associated Press phone records, and erroneous talking points in the immediate aftermath of last year's Benghazi terrorist.

The White House is dealing with all three controversies.

But despite all the so-called scandals, the President's approval rating is holding steady, at least for now.
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Washington pledges aid, but questions over how it will be paid for remain

As rescue and recovery efforts ramped up Tuesday in Oklahoma, flags were lowered to half staff in the nation's capital. More>>

Obama opposes GOP bill on Keystone XL oil pipeline

The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. More>>

Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

Secretary of State John Kerry is headed back to the Middle East to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing signs the new U.S. strategy to halt the war is... More>>

Ousted IRS chief Steven Miller testifies before Congress on targeting of Tea Party groups

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service was on the hot seat on Capitol Hill Friday. More>>

The President is trying to smooth the waters with lawmakers on several different fronts

The IRS has a new chief Friday morning, appointed by the President. More>>

White House takes action

Moving quickly to reassure the nation that he's on top of the IRS crisis, President Obama on Thursday named budget aide Danny Wefrel as the new IRS Acting Commissioner. More>>

Obama tries to swat down 2 swirling controversies

President Barack Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday, denouncing as "outrageous" the targeting of conservative political groups by the federal IRS but angrily denying any administration cover-up... More>>

GOP's Rand Paul raises profile with eye on 2016

Sen. Rand Paul is doing much more than "considering" running for president. More>>

Obama, SKorea show united front against Pyongyang

Projecting a united front, President Barack Obama and South Korea's new leader warned North Korea on Tuesday against further nuclear provocations, with Obama declaring that the days when Pyongyang could "create a crisis... More>>

Clinton: Too much focus on Hillary's future

Former President Bill Clinton says endless speculation about his wife's political future is a waste of time right now and the nation should be more focused on the "grimy details" of fixing its problems. More>>

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Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan
Obama threatens veto of House student loan plan
President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill.More >>
President Barack Obama is threatening to veto House Republicans' student loan bill.More >>
Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe
Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.More >>
A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said.More >>
Garcetti elected LA mayor after promising jobs
Garcetti elected LA mayor after promising jobs
Councilman Eric Garcetti, who jammed with pop star Moby and fashioned himself as a voice for a new generation of city leaders, has opened a growing lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor with the pool of uncounted...More >>
City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become the next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign in which he depicted his fellow Democrat as a pawn of powerful labor bosses.More >>
Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents
Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents
A federal judge is apologizing for an 18-month delay in unsealing documents in a case involving an alleged leak of classified information to a reporter.More >>
A federal judge is apologizing for an 18-month delay in unsealing documents in a case involving an alleged leak of classified information to a reporter.More >>
Benghazi review leader OKs meeting with committee
Benghazi review leader OKs meeting with committee
A House committee chairman has withdrawn a subpoena to compel a retired diplomat to answer questions in private about an independent investigation of last year's attack in Benghazi, Libya.More >>
A House committee chairman has withdrawn a subpoena to compel a retired diplomat to answer questions in private about an independent investigation of last year's attack in Benghazi, Libya.More >>
First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house
First lady lauds effort to preserve DC slave house
Michelle Obama says stories of toil and sweat by slaves once housed at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.S. history that must be preserved for future generations.More >>
Michelle Obama said Wednesday that stories of toil and sweat by slaves once held at a historic home within sight of the White House are an important part of U.S. history, including her own personal story, and are "as vital...More >>
Key House chairman slams Senate immigration bill
Key House chairman slams Senate immigration bill
A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's troubled immigration system is headed to the full Senate after approval by the Senate Judiciary Committee.More >>
A key House committee chairman says a wide-ranging immigration bill just passed by a Senate committee falls far short of what is needed to end the problem of illegal immigration.More >>
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.More >>
In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign...More >>
Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels
Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels
Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and its Arab and European allies will step up their support for Syria's opposition to help them "fight for the freedom of their country" if President Bashar...More >>
The U.S. and several key allies sought Wednesday a strategy to end Syria's civil war, their united efforts unable at the moment to stem the Assad regime's military gains and Washington still unwilling to join those...More >>
Pentagon to seek new vets record system
Pentagon to seek new vets record system
A U.S. official says the Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system that will allow the department to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs.More >>
The Pentagon has decided to buy a new computerized health records system to be able to better share and merge its data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, but officials cautioned that it was part of a "long-term...More >>

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