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U.S. diplomat accused of spying reportedly leaves Russia

Russian TV aired video of the U.S. Embassy employee, Ryan Fogle,at Moscow airport. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has refused to comment on spying allegations against Fogle.

Obama at Morehouse College: ‘Some things as black men we can only do for ourselves’

President Obama told graduates of Morehouse College Sunday to take the power of their example — as black men graduating from college — and use it to improve people's lives.

Sen. Cornyn condemns ‘culture of cover-ups’ at White House

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says recent controversies over the IRS, Benghazi, and the seizure of Associated Press phone records amount to a "trend line" pointing to a "culture of cover-ups and intimidation" at the White House.

AP CEO: Justice Department's seizure of records ‘unconstitutional’

Associated Press CEO Gary Pruitt called the Justice Department's seizure of some AP telephone records "unconstitutional," saying "I really don't know what their motive was, I know what the message they are sending was — if you talk to the press we are going to go after you."

White House aide: IRS scandal will not distract from policy agenda

White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer defends administration's handling of recent controversies, says "partisan fishing expeditions" won't distract the White House from pushing President Obama's policy agenda.

Hagel: No ‘silver bullet’ to stop military sexual assaults

After meeting with President Obama and military leaders about sexual assault in the military, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he is committed to fixing the issue.

Michelle Obama decries ‘slander’ that educated blacks are ‘trying to act white’

During a commencement address at Bowie State University on Friday, first lady Michelle Obama urged the graduates of the historically black university to "please stand up and reject the slander that says a black child with a book is trying to act white.”

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.

Miller: IRS targeting ‘not illegal’

Former acting IRS comissioner Steven Miller said that he believes the IRS’s targeting of conservative groups was “absolutely not illegal” but he did acknowledge that it was inappropriate.

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?

Treasury IG: IRS used ‘inappropriate criteria’ to probe conservative groups

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J. Russell George testified Friday on his office’s investigation into the IRS probe into conservative groups.

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.

Obama on Syria: ‘Increasing pressure’ placed on Assad

In a joint press conference with the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Barack Obama addressed the situation in Syria and said, “We are going to keep increasing pressure on the Assad regime.”

Marines hold umbrellas for Obama's press conference

It started to rain during a joint news conference with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan in the Rose Garden at the White House, so President Obama called for relief from the Marines.

Obama: ‘No apologies’ for investigating national security leaks

President Obama, discussing the Department of Justice's seizure of Associated Press phone records, described the "balance that we have to strike" between press freedom and national security concerns.

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Sam Havrilak: ‘If I would have known then what people know now’

Sam Havrilak: ‘If I would have known then what people know now’

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Bruce Laird: ‘The term was snapper...’

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Maxie Baughan: ‘I don’t regret one minute of it’

Maxie Baughan: ‘I don’t regret one minute of it’

Maxie Baughan said, “I don’t regret one minute of it.”

AOL’s Susan Lyne on leadership

AOL’s Susan Lyne on leadership

The CEO of AOL’s Brand Group and former Gilt Groupe CEO shares a leadership lesson from her career.

Scaffolding covers Washington Monument for repairs

Scaffolding covers Washington Monument for repairs

On Monday, the scaffolding surrounding the Washington Monument was topped off, and workers are set to repair damage from the 2011 earthquake.

Battle brewing for Web TV viewers — Post Buzz

Battle brewing for Web TV viewers — Post Buzz

With more people cutting cable in favor of Web TV, The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama runs through potential new services in the battle for Internet viewers.

Activism and accountability in Argentina

Activism and accountability in Argentina

Laura Alonso, a current member of Congress in Argentina, joins our leadership video series.

Unprecedented access: Joe Biden behind the scenes

Unprecedented access: Joe Biden behind the scenes

Washington Post photojournalist Melina Mara talks about her behind the scenes photos of Vice President Biden. Mara received unprecedented access to the vice president as he rode in his limousine and met privately with advocates, politicians and civil rights leaders.