Watch Live: Obama Addresses Drones, Gitmo

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 23, 2013

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 23, 2013

Live Chat: Gwen Ifill Answers Your Questions

  • Join correspondent Gwen Ifill for a live chat, hosted by PBS' Washington Week, at 12 p.m. EDT Thursday.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 22, 2013

'Oh Oklahoma,' Asking the Hard Questions After Memory Fades

  • 'Oh Oklahoma,' Asking the Hard Questions After Memory Fades
  • I don't remember worrying about tornadoes as a little girl growing up in Oklahoma, but they were a real threat: In May 1950, the National Weather Service recorded an F-4 about an hour and a half south of Tulsa that killed five people and injured more than 30.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 22, 2013

More Than Meets the Eye in Virtual Immigration 'March'

  • More Than Meets the Eye in Virtual Immigration 'March'
  • Wednesday kicks off a two-day virtual "March for Innovation" on immigration reform, when supporters are asked to rally lawmakers via social media instead of on the streets of the nation's capital.

ANALYSIS | May 21, 2013

Congressional Hearing on Apple Tax Practices Puts Spotlight on Legal Loopholes

  • Congressional Hearing on Apple Tax Practices Puts Spotlight on Legal Loopholes
  • Tech giant Apple has avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. or any country by using a complex web of Irish subsidiaries. But Apple is not alone, and none of the practices are illegal. Margaret Warner talks to Charles Duhigg of The New York Times for more on corporate tax loopholes.

UPDATE | May 21, 2013

Senate Committee Grills Former IRS Commissioners on When Officials Knew Facts

  • Senate Committee Grills Former IRS Commissioners on When Officials Knew Facts
  • A Senate Finance Committee hearing on the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service turned its focus to former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman, who led the agency until last fall. Judy Woodruff has more, including testimony from his successor Steven Miller and the Treasury Department inspector general.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 21, 2013

Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces Senate Questions on Taxes

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces Senate Questions on Taxes
  • A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates. Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook as he testifies before the panel on the company's tax strategy.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 21, 2013

Watch Live: Senate Finance Committee Hearing on IRS

  • Live stream: Senate Finance Committee hearing to review criteria employed by the IRS to target tax exemption applications for greater scrutiny.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 21, 2013

Politics Put On Hold As Nation Surveys Oklahoma Tornado Damage

  • Politics Put On Hold As Nation Surveys Oklahoma Tornado Damage
  • A massive tornado ravaged a suburb of Oklahoma City on Monday, leveling buildings, killing at least 51 people, and temporarily brushing aside a trio of brewing political storms that had been the focus of official Washington in recent weeks.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 20, 2013

In Further Firming of Relations, Myanmar President Visits White House

  • In Further Firming of Relations, Myanmar President Visits White House
  • Myanmar President Thein Sein becomes the first leader of Myanmar to visit the White House in 47 years on Monday. Some advocacy groups are concerned that the Obama administration is rewarding Myanmar before Thein Sein has followed through on all of his promises for reforms.

THE RUNDOWN BLOG | May 20, 2013

Republicans Still Fired Up Over IRS Scandal Following Hearing

  • Republicans Still Fired Up Over IRS Scandal Following Hearing
  • At this point, there appears to be more heat than light when it comes to discussion of the Internal Revenue Service's singling out of conservative groups for extra scrutiny when applying for tax-exempt status.

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