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Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang

What’s wrong with the “Gang of Eight” comprehensive immigration reform bill?

IRS official to plead 5th

Lois Lerner, who heads the division involved in the political targeting, is scheduled to appear Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee. A committee spokesman said Lerner’s lawyer informed the panel she would invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and refuse to answer questions.

Granderson: The courage of teachers

Monday was a not-so-normal days for teachers at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Oklahoma.

Military joins search

Military forces used thermal imaging technology and other specialized equipment to help search for victims buried in rubble from Monday’s devastating tornado outside Oklahoma City.

Photos: Key players in IRS controversy

Fate of immigration bill gay rights measures in doubt

As the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its consideration of comprehensive immigration reform legislation on Tuesday, a top Democrat refused to indicate whether he would move forward with a pair of controversial gay rights amendments vehemently opposed by congressional Republicans.

WH chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release

New details emerged of what the White House knew about the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups, with spokesman Jay Carney disclosing Chief of Staff Denis McDonough was among the top officials made aware of the matter late last month.

Obama: Our prayers are with Oklahoma

President Obama talks about the devastation and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.