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
About 50 workers began day-long picketing at Reagan building and blocked traffic.
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)
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)
"I wrote this in the car on the way over here."
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.
THE FIX | The president who pledged to change Washington is almost certain to come up short.
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’?
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
Obama’s approval rating firm even as public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and coverup on Benghazi.
Will no trash cans mean no trash?
In the Loop: The Park Service takes a novel approach to keeping America beautiful.
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.
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
The possible 2016 presidential candidate is carving out a big presence in the early presidential nominating states.
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
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
Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Miriam Sapiro said to be taking over pending confirmation of pending nominee.
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.
Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life
The former defense secretary opines on most all things.
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
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
FACT CHECKER | As more information is disclosed, the factual gaps in Lois Lerner’s statements become clearer.
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.
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