IRS' Lerner: "I have not done anything wrong"

Official who oversees tax-exempt office in the IRS tells Congress she's invoking the Fifth Amendment to protect her innocence

• May 22, 2013

WH says criticism of its handling of IRS story is "legitimate"

White House has struggled in its attempts to get out fast-moving information about the IRS scandal, spokesman admits

• May 22, 2013

Christie: Keep politics out of Oklahoma disaster relief

The N.J. gov. urged Congress to support aid for tornado victims, saying now isn't "a time for political retribution"

• May 22, 2013

Former Miss America might challenge McConnell

Miss America 2000 Heather French Henry says she won't "confirm or deny" her intent to run against Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell

• May 22, 2013

Obama to view Oklahoma tornado damage Sunday

The White House says the president will also meet with victims and first responders

• May 22, 2013

Biden to Coast Guard grads: America is in awe of you

Paying tribute to graduates at U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Biden lauds "greatest Coast Guard the world has ever seen"; acknowledges challenges of "rapidly changing world"

• May 22, 2013

Kerry: U.S. ready to step up aid to Syrian rebels

While warning of Hezbollah and Iran's involvement in Syria, Kerry tries to push Assad regime to negotiate a truce

• May 22, 2013

Va. GOP candidate won't apologize for comments on abortion, gays

E.W. Jackson, who's running for Lt. Gov., has taken heat from Democrats for past remarks; says faith guides his views

• May 22, 2013

Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor

City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeats Wendy Greuel in race to become L.A. mayor

• May 22, 2013

The White House to-do list

John Dickerson: Tornadoes, scandals, and controversy. Is the Obama administration managing its priorities?

• May 22, 2013

Will tornado relief funding escape politics?

In the wake of the disastrous tornado that hit Oklahoma, lawmakers hope to avoid another ugly fight over emergency relief funding

• May 22, 2013

Anthony Weiner comeback try begins: Running for NYC mayor

Disgraced former congressman makes it official in YouTube video; quit House in 2011 amid scandal surrounding lewd photos on Twitter

• May 22, 2013

Top IRS official to invoke 5th Amendment at congressional testimony

Lois Lerner, the IRS official in charge of oversight of tax-exempt groups will decline to answer questions about controversial targeting practices

• May 22, 2013

Major immigration overhaul passes first big test

Legislation granting chance at citizenship to immigrants living in U.S. illegally clears Senate Judiciary Committee

• May 22, 2013

U.S. IDs several men possibly responsible for Benghazi attack

No one in custody, but investigators have zeroed in on potential suspects in consulate attack that left 4 Americans dead

• May 21, 2013

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