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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What we know (and what we don't) about the IRS scandal

We know a lot more than we did a week and a half ago. But there are still a great many unanswered questions.

Bonjour, Congress!

Bonjour, Congress!

A report finds lovely destinations like France and Spain were among the tops for travelling lawmakers.

Group sues IRS for stricter tax-exemption rules

Group sues IRS for stricter tax-exemption rules

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed its lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for D.C.

Clinton remains teflon despite Benghazi

Clinton remains teflon despite Benghazi

Despite dip in job ratings, a new Post-ABC poll finds Clinton remains overwhelmingly popular

Obama White House policy: ‘Don’t tell Dad’

Obama White House policy: ‘Don’t tell Dad’

Seems President Obama was just about the only one in town who didn’t know of IRS probe.

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Former IRS commissioner testifies on agency’s targeting

Former IRS commissioner testifies on agency’s targeting

Former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the IRS’s inappropriate targeting of certain groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Ex-IRS chiefs testify before Senate panel

Ex-IRS chiefs testify before Senate panel

Finance Committee hears from the Internal Revenue Service’s two former leaders and agency watchdog.

Jim Inhofe and the ‘reverse NIMBY’ phenomenon

Jim Inhofe and the ‘reverse NIMBY’ phenomenon

The 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.

Inhofe: Tornado 'totally different' from Hurricane Sandy

Inhofe: Tornado 'totally different' from Hurricane Sandy

Sen. James Inhofe (R) rejected comparisons between federal aid for Oklahoma tornado victims and the Hurricane Sandy relief package he voted against.

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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 plans to resort 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.

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

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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 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?

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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?

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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.