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Russia to Give U.S. Diplomat the Boot

A U.S. diplomat accused by Russia of being an undercover CIA agent has been ordered to leave the country immediately, Russian officials said Tuesday.

Putin, Netanyahu Plead for Peaceful Syria Crisis Solution

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow's position Tuesday that only a ceasefire and a political solution could avert an "extremely harmful" continuation of the Syrian conflict, according to the Interfax news agency.

Journalism Groups, Lawmakers Voice Ire at AP Phone Records Seizure

Journalism groups and lawmakers rapped U.S. investigators' secret obtainment of Associated Press phone records tied to leaked news about a failed al-Qaida plot.

Obama Faces a Deluge of Controversies

President Obama found himself in the unusual position Monday of echoing Republican outrage over revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted Tea Party groups.

Biden to Grads: Ignore the Cynics

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was short on advice in offering the commencement address to undergraduates at the University of Pennsylvania Monday.

Saying he's "gained too much wisdom to offer any advice," Biden encouraged the graduates to have faith in their future.

Lawmakers Set to Dig Into IRS Tea Party Scandal

Several Tennessee and Georgia Republicans in Congress will be digging as two House committees investigate the Internal Revenue Service's alleged targeting of right-leaning political groups.

Obama: 'I Am President of All Americans'

President Obama attended three fundraisers in New York Monday, saying the gridlock in Washington isn't reflective of the American people.

Political Nonprofits: What's the Difference?

The controversy over the IRS targeting conservative groups for additional scrutiny has focused new attention on 501(c) tax-exempt organizations. What are they and what are they allowed to do?

Democrats Lose Sandlin as Choice to Run for Senate Seat

Stephanie Sandlin said Monday she will not run, despite being seen by national Democrats as their best hope of retaining a U.S. Senate seat in South Dakota.

IRS Also Scrutinized Debt Critics

Congress has given the IRS a Wednesday deadline to provide copies of all agency communications that include the words "tea party," "patriot" and "conservative."

Dems Could See Power Surge in Pa.

The minority party has something Republican Gov. Tom Corbett needs: votes for a Supreme Court nominee.

Benghazi Memos Are a 'Sideshow': Obama

President Obama denounced as a "sideshow" the focus by congressional Republicans on memos they say show that his administration attempted to downplay the terrorist nature of the September attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.

Michigan Emergency Manager Unconstitutional, NAACP Suit Says

The Detroit branch of the NAACP is challenging the constitutionality of Michigan's emergency manager law in federal court, claiming it unfairly targets African Americans and dilutes their voting rights.

Obama Vows Accountability for 'Outrageous' IRS Actions

President Obama said Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups had "no place" in government.

GOP Smells Gas, Seeks Match in Benghazi Affair

Steady drips of information about a horrific night in Libya are fueling Republican arguments and ads designed to fire up the conservative base and undercut the Democrats' early favorite for president in 2016.