Jim Inhofe and the ‘reverse NIMBY’ phenomenon

Jim Inhofe and the ‘reverse NIMBY’ phenomenon

THE FIX | Oklahoma senator says federal aid for tornado victims is different from the Sandy relief bill he opposed.

Low-wage contractors picket outside fed buildings

Low-wage contractors picket outside fed buildings

About 50 workers began day-long picketing at Reagan building and blocked traffic.

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."

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 FIX | The president who pledged to change Washington is almost certain to come up short.

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’?

FACT CHECKER | When a White House aide uses the same word — “doctored,” you know it is a carefully crafted talking point.

Post-ABC poll: Obama holds steady amid swirling controversies

Post-ABC poll: Obama holds steady amid swirling controversies

Obama’s approval rating firm even as public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and coverup on Benghazi.

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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.

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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.

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How Mitzie got her ‘-Gate’

How Mitzie got her ‘-Gate’

The IRS scandal inspires a Kafka-esque tale.

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Beyond chilling

Beyond chilling

The White House mistakes reporting for espionage.

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A Core conspiracy?

A Core conspiracy?

GOP shouldn’t fear these new education standards.

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Jeff Sessions’s lost cause

Jeff Sessions’s lost cause

A one-man crusade to undo the Gang of Eight’s immigration compromise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Being a college coach > Being a governor

Being a college coach > Being a governor

In 40 states, the highest paid public employee is a coach.

Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life

Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life

The former defense secretary opines on most all things.

Mitt Romney offers 2016 advice (VIDEO)

Mitt Romney offers 2016 advice (VIDEO)

"Get ready to raise money."

Can the White House hold the line on IRS, Benghazi and AP controversies?

Can the White House hold the line on IRS, Benghazi and AP controversies?

THE FIX | The White House isn't backing down on the IRS or Benghazi. At least not yet.

Farm bills advance with reduced spending

Farm bills advance with reduced spending

The Senate will debate its version of the five-year farm bill beginning Monday. The agriculture committees from both chambers of Congress approved their measures last week.

A bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lois Lerner

A bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lois Lerner

FACT CHECKER | As more information is disclosed, the factual gaps in Lois Lerner’s statements become clearer.

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Democracy in trouble

Democracy in trouble

Political dysfunction has alienated citizens.

Dan Pfeiffer blasts IRS, says legal questions ‘irrelevant’

Dan Pfeiffer blasts IRS, says legal questions ‘irrelevant’

The White House wants to make sure targeting of groups doesn’t happen again, regardless of probe, aide says.