Top IRS Official to Invoke Fifth, Issa Subpoenas

By Shane Goldmacher

26 minutes ago

The Good Side of the IRS Scandal

By Niraj Chokshi

If there’s just one lesson to learn from the IRS scandal, it’s that big government failed. If there’s another, it’s that big government worked. Read more »

47 minutes ago

10 Times the Fifth Amendment Has Been Used Before Congress

By Matt Vasilogambros

IRS official Lois Lerner is not the only one to invoke her rights before a congressional committee. Read more »

10:11 a.m.

This Indie Rocker-Turned-Congressman Is Ready to Make His Name on Immigration Reform

By Ben Terris

Beto O'Rourke represents the southern most part of Texas ... and the northern most part of Mexico. Read more »

9:59 a.m.

Meet the Man Who Set Off the IRS Firestorm

By Shane Goldmacher

All the attention this scandal has brought is new for him, but this inspector general has operated in the halls of power his entire career. He worked for Bob Dole and in President George H.W. Bush’s White House, and in between, he attended Harvard Law School alongside a young Michelle—soon-to-be Obama—Robinson. Read more »

8:40 p.m.

Graphic: Keystone XL: More Than a Pipeline

By Amy Harder and Joey Carolino

The House on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on—and probably pass—legislation sponsored by Rep. Lee Terry , R-Neb., that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline and limit legal challenges on the project. The politically embroiled pipeline has been awaiting federal approval since September 2008 and its fate is still uncertain. Despite action by House Republicans, the State Department is expected to make a final decision later this year or early next. Here's what you need to know about a pipeline that's become much more than that. Read more »

4:10 p.m.

Immigration Bill's Last Hurdle Tonight -- Gay Rights

By Rebecca Kaplan

Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy will still not say whether he plans to put forward an amendment tonight that would extend the bill’s immigration provisions to gay couples. Read more »

4:06 p.m.

Top IRS Official to Invoke Fifth, Issa Subpoenas

By Shane Goldmacher

Lois Lerner, the IRS official who headed the tax-exempt division when the targeting of tea-party groups took place, plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions before Congress on Wednesday. Read more »

3:33 p.m.

How, Exactly, Did Apple Shelter $44B From Being Taxed?

By Niraj Chokshi

It's simple: Funnel your foreign profits through an umbrella company in a low-tax country. Read more »

May 21, 2013

The U.S. Wants to Inspect Your Catfish, Twice

By Niraj Chokshi

The farm bill has a reputation, and it’s not a good one. Read more »

May 21, 2013

Hatch, Schumer Reach Deal on High-Skilled Workers in Immigration Bill

By Rebecca Kaplan and Fawn Johnson

Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Orrin Hatch have reached a deal on visas for high-skilled workers that should ensure the Utah Republican's vote for the immigration bill in committee. Read more »

May 21, 2013

How Much Does Debt-Limit Brinksmanship Cost? Last Time, More Than $1B

By Niraj Chokshi

Here’s how the last debt-ceiling saga played out. Read more »

May 20, 2013

Top White House Aides Informed of IRS Troubles, but Didn't Tell Obama

By Shane Goldmacher

Top White House aides, including chief of staff Denis McDonough, were informed of the forthcoming report on the IRS' targeting of tea party group but decided not to inform President Obama in advance, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday. Read more »

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