PolitIcal News

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  Obama takes cabinet secretaries to play golf

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has taken two Cabinet secretaries out for a round of golf - in the rain.

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  Time waning for Oklahoma lawmakers to tackle credits

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Despite calls by several Oklahoma legislators to address hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and exemptions for businesses and industries, little has been done ...

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  Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders ...

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  Plans to fund Pop Culture Museum still alive

  TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Backers of a museum devoted to Oklahoma popular culture said they're still hopeful state lawmakers will approve $40 million for the project before adjourning in two weeks.

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  Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the House Oversight committee has issued a subpoena to compel the co-chairman of the independent review board that investigated last year's attack on the U.S. ...

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  Acting IRS chief says it wasn't about politics

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The ousted head of the IRS is apologizing for the extra scrutiny given to conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

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  House immigration group reaches deal

  WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of House members announced a deal Thursday on sweeping immigration legislation, a breakthrough that could boost chances for one of President Barack Obama's top second-term ...

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  House committee to grill ousted IRS chief

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party ...

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  Bridenstine Demands Answers on IRS Harassment Scandal

  WASHINGTON (KFAQ) - Congressman Jim Bridenstine is demanding the truth behind the IRS targeting of conservative organizations.

• Obama: Time to revisit enacting media shield law

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is defending investigations into government leaks, saying they are necessary for national security.

• Obama: We can `fix' IRS

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is promising to work with Congress to make sure the IRS doesn't abuse its power.

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  Obama: Congress must `fully fund' embassy security

  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to ``fully fund'' his administration's budget request for embassy security. The request comes as Obama seeks to get ahead of the ...