Former IRS Head To Senate: It Wasn't My Fault
by Frank James
Douglas Shulman, who led the IRS during the years when agency workers targeted tax-exempt applications from conservative groups, did his best to deflect accusations from unhappy senators.
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Why The IRS Scandal Is Built To Last
by Frank James
Of all the current Washington scandals, the one involving the IRS appears to have the most staying power. It rolls into one package an agency many love to hate, partisan suspicions and the American appetite for conspiracies.
A New Front In The War On Obamacare: Twitter
by Frank James
Republicans slammed Obamacare with a barrage of three-word tweets. But the White House trolled them in response.
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10 Things We Learned From the IRS Inspector General Report
by Frank James
Among the things we learned about the IRS from the inspector general's report was that their boss told the group of employees at the controversy's heart to stop their dubious practices. Which they did, for a little while at least.
IRS's Tea Party Scrutiny Adds To Conservatives' Case Against Obama
by Frank James
The targeting by IRS workers in Cincinnati of the filings of conservative groups for added scrutiny was an innocent mistake, said an agency official who apologized. But President Obama's critics see more nefarious motives in the action.
Do GOP's Benghazi Charges Harm Hillary Clinton For 2016?
by Frank James
Republican charges against the former secretary of state's handling of Benghazi struck some Democrats as an attempt to damage her presidential chances. Republican officials deny the accusations.
With Texas Trip, Obama Tries To Steer Focus Back To Economy
by Mara Liasson
It has been a difficult spring for the president. He couldn't get Congress to work with him on the sequester or gun control legislation. Now he appears to be making an effort to get back to the issues Americans say they care most about.
'Wounded Warrior' Mark Sanford Completes Political Comeback
by Charles Mahtesian
The former South Carolina governor whose political career seemed to end in ignominy in 2010 defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch, 54 percent to 45 percent. The Republican's career had unraveled following a highly publicized extramarital affair in 2009.
Congressional Hearings Put Renewed Focus On Benghazi Attack
by David Welna
Security was a central theme as the Senate held a confirmation hearing Tuesday for Deborah K. Jones, who has been nominated to succeed Christopher Stevens as ambassador to Libya. On Wednesday, House Republicans will hear testimony about the attack that killed Stevens and three other Americans.
How Will Obama Make His Case On Syria?
by Don Gonyea
When it comes to the U.S. role in Syria's civil war, President Obama says he's weighing all options. Whatever he decides, he'll have to make his case to a public that hasn't been paying close attention.
