McDonnell’s gifts highlight loose disclosure rules

Rosalind S. Helderman and Laura Vozzella

Virginia governor, and others before him, have received gifts from companies with interests in state actions, which is legal as long as there is not a direct exchange.

Treasury officials knew last spring of IRS targeting

Ed O’Keefe

Tax agency officials deny political motives as lawmakers try to establish who knew of scrutiny on conservatives and when.

Rebecca Cole enrolled to know more about her faith. (Sarah L. Voisin/Post)

A divine degree, but pulpit isn’t calling

Michelle Boorstein

Only about 41 percent of seminary graduates plan to be pastors — the rest will “minister” in careers from filmmaking to medicine.

E.U. farmers fear trade deal may open door to genetically modified crops

E.U. farmers fear trade deal may open door to genetically modified crops

Michael Birnbaum

Agriculture may become a major battle in upcoming talks that could lower U.S., E.U. trade barriers.

Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults

Military leaders ‘open’ to allowing prosecutors to investigate sex-assaults

Craig Whitlock

Under proposed bill, commanders would lose authority to determine whether cases get investigated.

U.S. and Burma quickly expand ties after two decades of estrangement

U.S. and Burma quickly expand ties after two decades of estrangement

Joseph J. Schatz

American companies are looking to make up for lost time in Southeast Asia’s last untapped market.

The Post’s View

Holding the IRS to account

Holding the IRS to account

Editorial Board

A thorough shake-up is needed.

New storm for Obama: His umbrella

New storm for Obama: His umbrella

Rachel Weiner

Conservatives seize on his request to Marines during a rainy news conference at the White House.

OPINIONS

Abuses of power

Abuses of power

Colbert I. King

Justice Dept. and IRS misdeeds are disturbing reminders of secret police.

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Busted iPhones seen as a point of pride

Busted iPhones seen as a point of pride

Emily Wax

Some young people say a cracked screen gives a sort of street cred, even on the streets of Bethesda.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Norquist: Obama responsible for IRS targeting

Norquist: Obama responsible for IRS targeting

Grover Norquist says the IRS regularly targets conservative groups. He also says groups like his are not abusing the tax-exempt status. Americans for Tax Reform, like all 501(c)(4) organizations, is not required to disclose donors because it is categorized as a “social welfare” group.
Bill Gates named richest man in the world

Bill Gates named richest man in the world

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is number one on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time since 2007 with a fortune estimated at $72.7 billion.
Obama sits down with elementary kids

Obama sits down with elementary kids

President Barack Obama left behind scandal-focused Washington on Friday to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture. Obama stopped at an elementary school that provides early childhood education.
Former acting IRS chief blames ‘foolish mistakes,’ not partisanship for scandal

Former acting IRS chief blames ‘foolish mistakes,’ not partisanship for scandal

Former acting IRS commissioner Steve Miller testified before the House Ways and Means committee Friday on whether the tax agency misled Congress.
Russia releases spy tape from accused American spy

Russia releases spy tape from accused American spy

Russian authorities say they have more evidence U.S. Embassy employee Ryan Fogle is a spy.
Part 4: ‘Why don’t you just make yourself legal?’ | Immigration: Pathway to now

Part 4: ‘Why don’t you just make yourself legal?’ | Immigration: Pathway to now

VIDEO | The future remains uncertain for 11 million people living illegally in the U.S. Though immigration reform seems closer than it has ever been before, can Washington and the Obama administration effectively repair 30 years of broken policies?
Dying man’s blinks lead to Ohio murder conviction

Dying man’s blinks lead to Ohio murder conviction

A Cincinnati court convicted a man of murder after seeing video of the victim, two weeks before his death, blinking to identify the assailant.

EDITORS’ PICKS

BALTIMORE, MD May 16: Kentucky Derby winner Orb (L) with exercise rider Jenn Patterson aboard run the track at first light for a workout on May 16, 2013 in Baltimore, MD (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

Orb prepares for the Preakness

PHOTOS | The Kentucky Derby winner gets ready for Saturday’s race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Washington, DC - April 25, 2013: Richard Hetzler is Executive Chef at Mitsitam Cafe, the National Museum of the American Indian at Smithsonian National. Chef Hetzler was photographed in the main kitchen for Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe which offers a menu featuring five stations: Mesoamerica, Northern Woodlands, South America, Northwest Coast, and Great Plains. The Cafe is located inside the Museum of the American Indian at Smithsonian National. (Photo by Joseph Victor Stefanchik for The Washington Post)

Spring Dining Guide 2013

Post food critic Tom Sietsema takes a fresh look at 13 restaurants he has previously reviewed.

FEATURED PHOTO GALLERIES

Seminary grads find alternative pulpits

Theology education used by doctors, filmmakers.

Thousands participate in Bike to Work Day

More than 14,000 people registered for the event.

Photos of the day

Cyclone Mahasen, Texas tornadoes, puffin census, melting Swiss glacier and more.

Candice Glover wins ‘American Idol’

PHOTOS | The 23-year-old vocal powerhouse from St. Helena Island, S.C., tops competition in her third try.

Eye on entertainment

Claire Julien, David Hasselhoff, Freida Pinto, Candice Glover, Martin Short and more.

The Johnstown Flood

Twenty million tons of water devastated Johnstown, Pa., on May 31, 1889, claiming the lives of 2,209 people.

Turkey grapples with refu­gee crisis

Facing influx of more than 400,000 Syrians displaced by war, Turkish leaders appeal for international aid.

David Beckham announces retirement

The British soccer superstar says he will retire when his French team’s season ends May 26.

POLITICS

Michelle Obama: Too many fantasize about being ‘a baller or a rapper’

Michelle Obama: Too many fantasize about being ‘a baller or a rapper’

Krissah Thompson

The first lady encouraged Bowie State University graduates to “be an example of excellence.”

MORE OPINIONS

Reid eyes July for the ‘nuclear option'

Reid eyes July for the ‘nuclear option'

Greg Sargent

The Senate Majority Leader plans to revisit filibuster reform if the GOP continues its obstructionism.

LOCAL

Spotlight on contentious GOP field for Virginia lieutenant governor

Spotlight on contentious GOP field for Virginia lieutenant governor

Errin Whack

7 vie for nomination as state GOP meets in Richmond; control of state Senate hangs in the balance.

SPORTS

The Nationals’ problems lie in the offense

The Nationals’ problems lie in the offense

Thomas Boswell

COLUMN | The team’s lack of runs may point to a flawed lineup. Is it time for a change?

BUSINESS

Shareholders press firms to disclose more about political spending

Shareholders press firms to disclose more about political spending

Dina ElBoghdady

The SEC is also weighing whether to require publicly traded companies to report political spending.

TECHNOLOGY

Facebook, a year after IPO

Facebook, a year after IPO

Hayley Tsukayama and Dina ElBoghdady

A year later, Facebook has tightened its focus on becoming a mobile, profitable company.

WORLD

ILO, World Bank demand labor changes in Bangladesh

ILO, World Bank demand labor changes in Bangladesh

Howard Schneider

Groups say the country can’t join an industry oversight program with its current weak labor laws.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

GSA watchdog finds abuse in awards system for senior executives

GSA watchdog finds abuse in awards system for senior executives

Lisa Rein

GSA inspector general finds flawed awards and appraisal system for senior executives.

LIFESTYLE

Hirshhorn Bubble: Smithsonian’s shot at creative groundbreaking

Hirshhorn Bubble: Smithsonian’s shot at creative groundbreaking

Philip Kennicott

If the Smithsonian doesn’t move forward with the Bubble, creative stagnation will be business as usual.

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