The tornado in Oklahoma is reviving the debate about federal disaster relief funds, with two of the state's senators voting against FEMA funds in 2011. Republicans natural disaster aid is nothing new. Here's a look back. Read More
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IRS official takes the 5th: ‘I have not done anything wrong’
11:45 AM on 5/22/2013
Lois Lerner's decision to take the fifth stirred up anger among Republicans. "She ought to stand here and answer our questions," Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina declared during a heated congressional hearing. Read More
After the storm: Sights and sounds
6:26 PM on 5/21/2013
As stories of survival and heroism roll in, here are some of the faces and voices of those who watched the tornado as it happened -- and others whose lives were upended in the storm. Read More
Obama: We’ll be in Oklahoma ‘as long as it takes’
11:03 AM on 5/21/2013
The enormous twister at least a mile wide with winds as strong as 200 mph ripped through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, crushing a school, and killing at least 24 people. Read More
Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma, killing at least 51
8:32 PM on 5/20/2013
An enormous tornado at least a mile wide with winds as strong as 200 mph ripped through Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and killing at lleast 51 people. Read More
The ‘Fast and Furious’ case: Untangling the IG report
4:30 PM on 5/20/2013
The report comes as the DOJ is under fire for issuing a subpoena for Associated Press journalists’ phone records. Read More
Wishful thinking? GOP searches for an IRS-Obama link
12:44 PM on 5/20/2013
Sen. Rand Paul insists there's a revealing memo on the IRS scandal (although he hasn't seen it); Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says it shows a "culture of intimidation" within the Obama administration; and more GOPers are trying to tie the president to the IRS scandal without any evidence. Read More
Who’s who in the IRS scandal: 7 to know
1:07 PM on 5/17/2013
As Congressional hearings continue, lawmakers will question whether the idea to scrutinize conservative groups was born within the IRS –which the IG report says—or if goes higher in the Obama administration. Here’s a rundown of seven key people involved in the scandal. Read More
‘Entirely appropriate’ that Obama didn’t know about AP probe, says Carney
7:34 PM on 5/16/2013
When it comes to investigations, what should the president know and when should the president know it? Jay Carney and Michael Steele--not surprisingly--have opposing views. Read More
Obama installs new IRS chief, continues offense
3:11 PM on 5/16/2013
Action man! It was Obama’s third press conference this week as he works to convey competence and transparency. Read More
‘Not enough,’ GOP tells Obama
12:23 PM on 5/16/2013
Obama has tried to wrest control of issues that have battered his administration: Benghazi, the AP phone probe, and the IRS scandal. But Republicans don’t seem to be loosening their grip on the commander-in-chief at all. Read More
His second term at stake, Obama finally steps up
9:58 PM on 5/15/2013
After a terrible week, the White House moved to take control of three issues that have plagued the administration: Benghazi, the IRS scandal and the Justice Department’s decision to seize phone records of AP journalists. Can the president regain his footing? Read More
Holder attempts to dodge heat on AP phone probe
4:19 PM on 5/15/2013
"Anybody who has broken the law will be held accountable," said Holder. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called on the attorney general to resign. Read More
Obama administration tries to distance itself from scandals
3:56 PM on 5/14/2013
The White House had no knowledge other than press reports of any attempt by the Justice Department to seek the phone numbers, spokesman Jay Carney insisted at a tense press conference on Tuesday. Read More
Russian claim of CIA officer capture cracks Obama’s foreign policy
1:18 PM on 5/14/2013
Russian officials claimed they had captured an American diplomat who was trying to recruit CIA operatives in Moscow. Read More
Rep. Bachmann: 9/11, Benghazi are a ‘judgment’ from God
3:41 PM on 5/13/2013
The Minnesota congresswoman – who has kept a relatively low profile after barely winning re-election – made the eyebrow-raising remarks at a prayer event arranged by conservatives at the U.S. Capitol. Read More
Second-term crisis? Obama faces down critics on multiple fronts
3:36 PM on 5/13/2013
The president is under fire on two major issues this week: an IRS scandal and months-old Benghazi talking points. The political assault on Obama is leaving some to wonder if he is facing the familiar “second-term curse,” or is simply stuck in temporary partisan cross hairs. Read More
NYC lawmakers consider allowing non-citizen immigrants to vote
2:12 PM on 5/10/2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg opposes the legislation, arguing it violates the state constitution. But the bill currently has 34 co-sponors, enough to override a potential mayoral veto. Do you think non-citizens should be able to vote? Take our poll. Read More
Sexual assault: Is the military capable of policing itself?
7:32 PM on 5/9/2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the number of sexual assaults is not acceptable, but to take responsibility away form the military would "weaken the system.” Read More
Cleveland’s Latino community in shock over kidnapping case
12:34 PM on 5/9/2013
Ariel Castro, who was born in Puerto Rico, is part of a Latino community that has grown by about 30% since 2000 in Cuyahoga County. “The whole community is just extraordinarily embarrassed by this event," said one local leader. Read More
