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Take the Fifth

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.23.2013 | Politics
Jeff Danziger

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Obama's Teflon Presidency?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.20.2013 | Politics
Chris Weigant

Even after multiple scandals all vying for the top headline throughout the week, over the weekend CNN reported poll numbers showing Obama currently enjoys 53 percent of the public's approval for the job he's doing. His numbers actually rose from the last time the poll was taken.

A Bad Week, But Not That Bad

James Zogby | Posted 05.18.2013 | Politics
James Zogby

I might suggest that we first take a deep breath and make an effort to put the events of the past week in some perspective, but I know it wouldn't do any good. There is blood in the water and in deeply partisan Washington, the struggle for advantage and power always trumps reality.

The Future Of Olivia And Fitz, And More Season 3 Scoop

The Huffington Post | Laura Prudom | Posted 05.18.2013 | TV

ABC's "Scandal" finale closed the climactic second season with the show's biggest bombshell yet: the mysterious Rowan (Joe Morton), the B613 boss who ...

The Week to Week News Quiz for Friday, May 17, 2013

John Zipperer | Posted 05.17.2013 | San Francisco
John Zipperer

Scandals real and imagined rocked Washington this week. See how good of a muckraker you are by taking our news quiz.

'Scandal' Goes Live!

AP | MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX | Posted 05.17.2013 | TV

LOS ANGELES — Forget the DVR. Not this time. Not after this long of a wait....

An Open Letter to the Congressional Committee Investigating Politically-Motivated IRS Audits

Philip Radford | Posted 05.17.2013 | Green
Philip Radford

Greenpeace is offering to testify about being the target of politically motivated audits in 2004, because regardless of which party holds power, these abuses are egregious and must stop.

Scandal, Scandal, Scandal

Christopher Bergin | Posted 05.17.2013 | Politics
Christopher Bergin

In Washington, they throw the word scandal around with such abandon it's hard to know at any given time what it means.

John McCain Is Sick and Tired of His Outrage!

Lester & Charlie | Posted 05.16.2013 | Politics
Lester & Charlie

Not since New Coke have we as a nation seen a disaster that both sides of the aisle can agree on. America is now unanimously and officially outraged that the IRS would have the audacity to target political groups -- groups that publicly despise taxes and call for the end of the IRS.

Formula for Abuse of Power

Ken Blackwell | Posted 05.16.2013 | Politics
Ken Blackwell

John F. Kennedy as a candidate liked to tweak his opponent, Richard Nixon. When the Wall Street Journal criticized Republican Nixon, Kennedy jumped on...

Syria and Scandal

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.16.2013 | Politics
Jeff Danziger

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Up to Your Associated in Alligators

Jeff Danziger | Posted 05.15.2013 | Politics
Jeff Danziger

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'Scandal': Kerry Washington On 'Crazy' Season Finale Cliffhanger

Posted 05.14.2013 | TV

According to star Kerry Washington, the "Scandal" Season 2 finale will not only give us deeper insight into why the traitorous David Rosen (Josh Malin...

Dem Senator: Republicans Are Dropping 'Balloons And Confetti'

The Huffington Post | Ryan Grim and Will Wrigley | Posted 05.14.2013 | Politics

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said Tuesday that Republicans are basking in the series of scandals currently engulfing the Obama administration. "T...

Jason Linkins

Obama Second-Term Scandals Predicted

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.15.2013 | Politics

Way back when, we noted that mathematical odds and political science all but ensure that eventually, scandals happen in presidencies. But the Obam...

ABC Schedule Makes Room For Marvel

Posted 05.14.2013 | TV

ABC released its new schedule for the 2013-2014 season and it's a mixed bag of the same and surprises. "Dancing With The Stars" has been condensed ...

IRS 'Scandal'? I Dissent (Based on Current Information)

Paul Abrams | Posted 05.14.2013 | Politics
Paul Abrams

In order to its job, the IRS consolidated this operation in one office and adopted computer search tools designed to raise to its attention those organizations that were claiming this very vague and subjective distinction.

The IRS Scandal, and Hoover's Brutalist Legacy

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.13.2013 | Politics
Chris Weigant

Any time a federal agency decides to intimidate those in the political arena in any way, large or small, it should be seen as a scandal by everyone -- no matter your political leanings. Because we've seen what happens when this sort of thing is allowed and encouraged, and it isn't a pretty sight.

Katie Lowes Talks Potential Quinn And Huck Romance

Posted 05.13.2013 | TV

"Scandal" wraps up its second season this week (Thurs., May 16, 10 p.m. ET on ABC), and there's no telling what kind of twists and massive cliffhanger...

Another Season For 'Scandal'

Posted 05.10.2013 | TV

Olivia Pope isn't going anywhere: "Scandal" has been renewed for another season. Centering on Washington, D.C. fixer Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington...

'Scandal' Creator Wants To Make A Show About What?

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 05.09.2013 | Women

Shonda Rhimes, the woman who brought the world McDreamy and Olivia Pope -- and brought ABC some super high ratings -- does not appreciate when her wor...

Of Bad Bankers and Mad Men

Lisa Longo | Posted 05.09.2013 | Business
Lisa Longo

When I was growing up the leaders in our community were the local politicians, the mayor, and the bankers. I can remember how my grandfather, who was ...

Whatever Happened to Honor?

Terry Newell | Posted 05.08.2013 | Politics
Terry Newell

There is nothing wrong with public officials who have dishonored the public trust seeking to reclaim their lives and live better futures than their pasts. But there may be something wrong with how easily we and they accept this as the natural trajectory of so many in public life.

Maggie Furlong

'If That Means I Have To Stop Being President, So Be It'

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 05.07.2013 | TV

So "Scandal" fans, you think you got goosebumps last week when Fitz told Olivia (Kerry Washington) about his decision and the two star-crossed lovers ...

Scandal Stars Visit the Holy Land!

Anav Silverman | Posted 05.06.2013 | TV
Anav Silverman

At the Western Wall on Friday night, a group of stars from the hit American TV shows Scandal and Once Upon a Time found themselves immediately recognized by religious Jewish prayer-goers.