Barbara Buono's sneaky new ad

Barbara Buono's sneaky new ad

Chris Christie's opponent is out with a new ad, and it might be a candidate for sneakiest ad of the year.

How President Obama got out of balance on leaks

How President Obama got out of balance on leaks

The simple fact is that whistleblowers, anonymous sources and other leakers are a critical part of holding governments accountable -- no matter which party is in charge.

Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S Trade Rep

Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S Trade Rep

Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Miriam Sapiro said to be taking over pending confirmation of pending nominee.

CBP presents plan to eliminate furloughs

CBP presents plan to eliminate furloughs

A Customs and Border Protection official announced in an internal memo Friday that the agency had presented the plan to Congress for approval.

Being a college coach > Being a governor

Being a college coach > Being a governor

In 40 states, the highest paid public employee is a coach.

Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life

Rumsfeld’s Rules: ‘Leadership lessons’ on war and life

The former defense secretary opines on most all things.

Mitt Romney offers 2016 advice (VIDEO)

Mitt Romney offers 2016 advice (VIDEO)

"Get ready to raise money."

Can the White House hold the line on IRS, Benghazi and AP controversies?

Can the White House hold the line on IRS, Benghazi and AP controversies?

THE FIX | The White House isn't backing down on the IRS or Benghazi. At least not yet.

Farm bills advance with reduced spending

Farm bills advance with reduced spending

The Senate will debate its version of the five-year farm bill beginning Monday. The agriculture committees from both chambers of Congress approved their measures last week.

A bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lois Lerner

A bushel of Pinocchios for IRS’s Lois Lerner

FACT CHECKER | As more information is disclosed, the factual gaps in Lois Lerner’s statements become clearer.

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Democracy in trouble

Democracy in trouble

Political dysfunction has alienated citizens.

Dan Pfeiffer blasts IRS, says legal questions ‘irrelevant’

Dan Pfeiffer blasts IRS, says legal questions ‘irrelevant’

The White House wants to make sure targeting of groups doesn’t happen again, regardless of probe, aide says.

Sunday Show roundup: Pfeiffer defends Obama as GOP criticism continues

Sunday Show roundup: Pfeiffer defends Obama as GOP criticism continues

The White House senior adviser appeared on all five news shows.

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Obama must bridge the great divide between the two Americas

Obama must bridge the great divide between the two Americas

He did it to win election. Can he do it again?

"SNL" on the IRS scandal (VIDEO)

Al Sharpton, Dana Milbank and Sam Adams.

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Obama’s trust-in-government deficit

Obama’s trust-in-government deficit

The president said he would make government smarter, but current controversies say otherwise.

'Who's going to jail' over IRS scandal? Probably nobody.

'Who's going to jail' over IRS scandal? Probably nobody.

We don't know for sure yet, but it's quite possible that nobody will ever be convicted of breaking the law in the IRS scandal.

Cory Booker made over $1 million from speeches over five years

Cory Booker made over $1 million from speeches over five years

The Newark mayor gave more than $600,000 of the $1.3 million he earned to charity.

The worst week of Obama's presidency? Close, but no.

The worst week of Obama's presidency? Close, but no.

Choosing the worst of the worst

The IRS scandal: ‘Horrible customer service’ or political malfeasance?

The IRS scandal: ‘Horrible customer service’ or political malfeasance?

A committee hearing on the IRS scandal provides an exercise in semantics.

Obama fills jobs under streamlined process

Obama fills jobs under streamlined process

Streamlined federal job appointments process showing results.

The impossibly complex world of campaign finance -- in 1 chart

The impossibly complex world of campaign finance -- in 1 chart

Oh what a tangled web we weave.

Did Palin have her own Umbrellagate?

Did Palin have her own Umbrellagate?

Sarah Palin weighs in. Does she remember Lancaster, Pa.?

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Conspiracy theorists

Conspiracy theorists

GOP won’t shift the focus to policy from scandals.

The GOP's biggest obstacle on Benghazi/IRS/AP: Americans' attention spans

The GOP's biggest obstacle on Benghazi/IRS/AP: Americans' attention spans

The fact is, while the quantity and proximity of the controversies has made this week stunningly bad for the White House, each of them individually remain somewhat in-the-weeds to casual followers of politics.

Hillary and the 9 dwarves

Hillary and the 9 dwarves

Clinton and everyone after.

Why the IRS scandal could be Marco Rubio's most important moment

Why the IRS scandal could be Marco Rubio's most important moment

The Florida Republican has railed against the Obama administration as hard as just about anybody this week.

Jimmy Kimmel asks: Judge Judy for the Supreme Court?

Jimmy Kimmel asks: Judge Judy for the Supreme Court?

"We've just got to do the best we can with what we have."

Holder’s claim on the ‘Fast and Furious’ criminal citation

Holder’s claim on the ‘Fast and Furious’  criminal citation

FACT CHECKER | Attorney General Eric Holder said a U.S. attorney made his own decision not to pursue a criminal prosecution of Holder. But he got that wrong.