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For GOP, scandals could be an electoral plus - or minus

A series of scandals in Washington could help Republicans make gains in 2014, GOP strategists say, but the challenge is to not overreach

Benghazi

Where is the Benghazi cover-up Republicans promised?

John Dickerson: White House Benghazi emails reveal little evidence of an effort to hide or spin what happened during the attack on a U.S. facility in Libya

IRS Targeting Controversy

IRS official moved from office that targeted conservatives to Obamacare office

Sarah Hall Ingram, who ran IRS office in the midst of a scandal, was a "superb" employee, acting IRS commissioner tells Congress

The WH

Obama names Werfel acting IRS commissioner

Senior White House budget officer Daniel Werfel replaces Steven Miller, who resigned in the wake of the IRS targeting scandal

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Sanford sworn into office with fiancee by his side

Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., is ceremonially sworn into office as his family and his fiancee, Maria Belen Chapur, look on

Face The Nation

Pickering: Wasn't "necessary" to question Clinton in Benghazi report

The role of then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2012 Benghazi attacks continues to be a contentious point

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Ousted IRS chief: "I did not mislead" the American people

Outgoing IRS commissioner apologizes for IRS "mistakes," but doubts "partisanship" at play

Officials on Benghazi: "We made mistakes, but without malice"

Obama administration officials acknowledge that mistakes were made the night of and in the aftermath of the Benghazi attacks

Why Obama should worry that current scandals might impact 2016

The president's legacy lies in the hands of his successor

Hagel: No "silver bullet" to reducing military sexual abuse

Defense secretary says the problem is largely an "accountability" issue but must be tackled in several different ways

First lady: "Reject the slander" that educated blacks are "trying to act white"

At historically black Bowie State commencement, Michelle Obama spoke about the history and importance of African-American education

For GOP, scandals could be an electoral plus - or minus

A series of scandals in Washington could help Republicans make gains in 2014, GOP strategists say, but the challenge is to not overreach

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

Singer-songwriter is the first woman to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress

FBI seeks anonymous source behind Menendez allegations

Investigators are trying to determine who was behind the unsubstantiated accusation that Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., patronized prostitutes

Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel

GOP move aims to force Thomas Pickering to testify in closed session about review board's findings on deadly attack in Libya

Obama unveils new rule to speed up infrastructure projects

On the second leg of his jobs tour, the president visits dredging equipment company, talks about stepping up infrastructure construction

IRS official moved from office that targeted conservatives to Obamacare office

Sarah Hall Ingram, who ran IRS office in the midst of a scandal, was a "superb" employee, acting IRS commissioner tells Congress

Immigration deal reached in House

Bipartisan group of eight in the House has "made a deal in principle" on immigration, while the immigration bill in the Senate continues to progress

Can Obama administration move beyond scandals?

Major Garrett discusses president's response to recent scandals concerning the IRS, the AP and Benghazi, as well as potential fallout down the line

Obama demands reform of military sex assault handling

President Obama, along with military leaders and members of Congress, are calling for prioritized and comprehensive reform of the handling of sex assault cases across U.S. military branches

Ousted IRS official to take tough questions from Congress

Beginning Friday, Congress will start grilling the IRS officials involved in the political discrimination scandal, as well as investigators

Judge lets Ariz. immigrant license policy stand

Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer's order denies driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits under Obama administration policy

WH Benghazi emails have different quotes than earlier reported

Republicans leaked quotes from White House emails they claimed proved facts were watered down; it turns out some quotes were wrong

House GOP votes to repeal Obamacare, again

After the 37th vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, both Democrats and Republicans get to campaigning on the issue

Where is the Benghazi cover-up Republicans promised?

John Dickerson: White House Benghazi emails reveal little evidence of an effort to hide or spin what happened during the attack on a U.S. facility in Libya

Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy secretary

MIT professor Ernest Moniz, 68, replaces Steven Chu, who served as Energy secretary in Obama's first term

Obama names Werfel acting IRS commissioner

Senior White House budget officer Daniel Werfel replaces Steven Miller, who resigned in the wake of the IRS targeting scandal

IRS official bails on commencement speech after targeting controversy

Lois Lerner was to speak at her alma mater; she indicated she didn't want media attention to detract from graduation

Democrats: Enough with Benghazi, already

Republicans insist, meanwhile, that the administration is showing "remarkable arrogance" when it comes to controversies like Benghazi

Obama: I didn't know about IRS report

Amid controversy about IRS targeting of conservative groups, Obama says his main concern is "fixing" the problem

Tea party groups decry IRS-inflicted "pain and suffering"

Activists claim they were "persecuted" by U.S. government, pledge to get answers about IRS targeting practice

GOP wants more Benghazi docs after White House release

Congressional Republicans press Pentagon for additional details following Obama administration's release of 100 emails

Schieffer: "Is anybody home" in Washington?

"Face the Nation" moderator discusses criticism aimed at Obama administration in wake of AP, IRS, Benghazi scandals

Will anyone go to jail over IRS targeting?

It's a tough criminal case to make, experts say, but a few avenues exist

House GOP to vote on Obamacare repeal - Vol. 37

For the 37th time, the House will vote in another quixotic attempt by Republicans to kill Obamacare

Lawmakers move to limit domestic drones

Fears of Big Brother prompt lawmakers to write legislation to keep police from warrantless surveillance; critics call effort unnecessary

Religious groups: IRS scrutinized us

Following recent news of the IRS targeting tea party organizations, two conservative religious groups say they were pressed for more info by the agency

IRS targeting scandal: Liberal organizations are angry, too

Left-leaning groups mostly spent a lot less time than tea party groups in trying to get IRS approval, but they're not happy about it

WH releases e-mails showing changes to Benghazi talking points

E-mails reveal how the first draft of CIA talking points prepared for U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice watered down al Qaeda links to Benghazi attack

Obamas worth up to $7M, financial report shows

The White House released the president's annual financial disclosure; his only liability is the mortgage on their Chicago home

Acting IRS commissioner steps down, Obama announces

President says acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller has resigned amid the ongoing investigation into political discrimination carried out by the agency

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