Obama to grads: 'No time for excuses'

Speaking at a prominent historically black college, the president said African-Americans have "no time for excuses" if they want success.

Benghazi: GOP digs in for long haul

Five separate House committees are investigating facets of the attack and its aftermath, and the five chairmen compared notes on Thursday at a meeting organized by House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

Lawmakers grill ousted IRS boss

An outgoing IRS official said the agency made "foolish mistakes" but not out of political bias. CNN's Dana Bash reports.

IRS official to plead the Fifth at congressional hearing

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.

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.

Immigration bill clears hurdle

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the Senate floor for further consideration and giving the bill's backers their first major legislative victory.

Immigration reform bill clears key Senate hurdle

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the Senate floor for further consideration and giving the bill's backers their first major legislative victory.

Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang

What's wrong with the "Gang of Eight" comprehensive immigration reform bill?

From history to Hollywood, Los Angeles mayoral race offers it all

Voters in the nation's second-largest city will elect a new mayor Tuesday in a race that will make history and offer a possible indicator on public sentiment toward unions representing municipal employees during a budget crisis.

Report says prosecutor behind 'Fast and Furious' leak

A former top Justice Department official in Arizona leaked an internal memo from a federal agent who had criticized the politically charged "Fast and Furious" gun trafficking operation, a government report found.

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.

Obama: Our prayers are with Oklahoma

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

Granderson: The courage of teachers

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

What about Obama's promise?

The president has not delivered on promises to change Washington, says Julian Zelizer.

We're pointing a gun at our democracy

Donna Brazile says we're endangering our democracy with extremism, as shown by the IRS and Justice Department witch hunts.

With IRS defanged, politics can run rampant

Gloria Borger says after the IRS scandal, it's open season for political nonprofits.

Obama won't let media do its job

Ruben Navarrette says the administration isn't delivering the transparency it promised and is obstructing journalists' work

Photos: Key players in IRS controversy

Opinion: Obama can still build legacy

Joseph Nye says history shows that external events can shape the plans of presidents in a final term, even when scandal intervenes

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.

IRS official denies intentional political targeting

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee will take their turn Friday questioning Internal Revenue Service officials over the targeting of conservative groups by the agency.

Rep. Cole: 'It's devastating'

Erin Burnett talks to Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole about a tornado that devastated a town outside of Oklahoma city.

Three controversies at the White House

CNN's John King talks about the White House's current reaction to the IRS, Benghazi and hacking controversies.

Immigration report may be right

The Heritage report on the costs of immigration holds reprehensible views, but reform will be very costly Frum says.

Conservative groups describe IRS scrutiny

Tea party groups describe an arduous IRS application process for tax-exempt status with probing questions and long delays.

Paul: IRS scandal needs more than a scapegoat

The Internal Revenue Service has admitted that it targeted groups with "tea party" or "patriot" in their names. We've since learned that a wider array of groups concerned about spending, debt, high taxes, government growth, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights -- basically any conservative or libertarian issue you can name -- was targeted.

'SNL' pokes fun at Obama, IRS

"Saturday Night Live" pressed the hot topic issues from this controversial week for President Obama and the IRS.

GOP using Benghazi to smear

Donna Brazile says lack of transparency and due process at GOP-led hearings shows their true intent: To damage Clinton's presidential prospects, and Obama's credibility

Ryan: Are we getting straight answers?

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin says IRS is not giving Congress straight answers, said religious groups also targeted by IRS.

Obama: Military 'ashamed' of sexual assaults

In light of two new cases this month involving sexual assault in the military -- allegedly by the service members tasked to prevent such crimes -- legislation was introduced Thursday that could ease victims' quest for justice.