Obama holds steady amid controversies

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The president’s approval rating remains firm even as the public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and a cover up on important details about the attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans last year.

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Obama to tornado victims: Your country will travel this path with you

Obama to tornado victims: Your country will travel this path with you

President Obama sought to ensure the people of Moore, Okla. on Tuesday that his administration is sending disaster relief aid “right away” to the tornado-devastated area.

TSP investment fund again used for debt ceiling relief

TSP investment fund again used for debt ceiling relief

The government once again has resorted to a financial maneuver involving federal employee retirement savings pending an increase in the national debt limit.

Scalia’s footnote funny

Scalia’s footnote funny

The Supreme Court justice cracks an obscure joke.

Federal aid headed to Oklahoma

Federal aid headed to Oklahoma

The president declared a federal disaster on Monday, designating federal funds to help Oklahoma recover from the massive tornado that tore through the state.

How much do Bill Clinton and labor matter? (And 3 other questions in the L.A. mayor's race)

How much do Bill Clinton and labor matter? (And 3 other questions in the L.A. mayor's race)

Voters in the City of Angels pick their next mayor Tuesday in an election with connections to Bill Clinton, President Obama, and organized labor.

Jimmy Kimmel compares his commencement speech to Obama's (VIDEO)

Jimmy Kimmel compares his commencement speech to Obama's (VIDEO)

"I wrote this in the car on the way over here."

Ex-IRS chief to testify before Senate panel

Ex-IRS chief to testify before Senate panel

Finance Committee will hear from agency’s two former leaders and agency watchdog.

Trash talking at the Park Service

Trash talking at the Park Service

In a victory for the small-government types, the Park Service is outsourcing trash removal at some local sites — to visitors.

Obama the uniter? Not really.

Obama the uniter? Not really.

The president who pledged to change Washington is almost certain to come up short on that promise.

Should White House preview IG results?

Should White House preview IG results?

How much should the White House know about IG audits before the results become public?

Did Republicans leak ‘doctored e-mails ... to smear the president’?

Did Republicans leak ‘doctored e-mails ... to smear the president’?

When a White House aide uses the same word — “doctored” — on three television shows, you know it is a carefully crafted talking point.

Obama holds steady amid controversies

Obama holds steady amid controversies

The president’s approval rating remains firm even as the public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and a cover up on important details about the attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans last year.

Thousands march in New York to protest gay man’s killing

Thousands march in New York to protest gay man’s killing

Recent bias attacks are stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage in a famously gay-friendly neighborhood.

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Will no trash cans mean no trash?

In the Loop: The Park Service takes a novel approach to keeping America beautiful.

Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014

Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014

With an eye to 2014, the Susan B. Anthony List plans a “massive investment” during governor’s race.

Is Obama too much of a scold?

Is Obama too much of a scold?

Even some supporters say the president needs to stop lecturing predominantly black audiences.

Justices will review whether prayer violates separation of church, state

Justices will review whether prayer violates separation of church, state

Town of Greece, N.Y., almost exclusively recruited Christian chaplains to deliver remarks.

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Who is responsible for IRS scandal?

Who is responsible for IRS scandal?

House hearing may reveal more information about who is to blame. Lois Lerner, director of exempt organizations for the Internal Revenue Service, is at the center of the IRS scandal about targeting conservative organizations for extra scrutiny. She’s scheduled to testify Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

J. Everett Dutschke’s journey to ricin suspect

J. Everett Dutschke’s journey to ricin suspect

Once a refined instructor in Tupelo, Miss., J. Everett Dutschke turned disturbingly irascible and is now accused of sending poison-laced letters. What caused the switch?

Senate panel makes more changes to immigration bill

Senate panel makes more changes to immigration bill

Amendments are related to Boston bombings, establishing new biometric system.

Rand Paul donates to New Hampshire GOP

Rand Paul donates to New Hampshire GOP

The possible 2016 presidential candidate is carving out a big presence in the early presidential nominating states.

Obama meets with Burmese leader

Obama meets with Burmese leader

President praises the country’s reforms but notes that much remains to be done to achieve democracy.

Justice IG criticizes former U.S. attorney for gun-probe leak to Fox

Justice IG criticizes former U.S. attorney for gun-probe leak to Fox

Michael E. Horowitz says the former U.S. attorney retaliated against a whistleblower in “Fast and Furious.”

Barbara Buono's sneaky new ad

Barbara Buono's sneaky new ad

Chris Christie's opponent is out with a new ad, and it might be a candidate for sneakiest ad of the year.

Fox calls DOJ investigation of reporter “downright chilling”

Fox calls DOJ investigation of reporter “downright chilling”

Fox News “outraged” by DOJ suggestion that reporter was potentially criminally liable

How President Obama got out of balance on leaks

How President Obama got out of balance on leaks

The simple fact is that whistleblowers, anonymous sources and other leakers are a critical part of holding governments accountable -- no matter which party is in charge.

What Jackson means for Cuccinelli

What Jackson means for Cuccinelli

A nominating convention helped put Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on the gubernatorial ballot. It might also sink his chance to win.

Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S. Trade Rep

Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S. Trade Rep

Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Miriam Sapiro said to be taking over pending confirmation of pending nominee.

CBP presents plan to eliminate furloughs

CBP presents plan to eliminate furloughs

A Customs and Border Protection official announced in an internal memo Friday that the agency had presented the plan to Congress for approval.

Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings

Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.