The IRS Conspiracy Theories Don't Hold Up to Math

AP

During last week's first-of-many hearing into the IRS scandal, one subplot emerged: Conservatives presented anecdotes to argue that the IRS didn't just target Tea Party groups seeking tax exempt status but a broader swath of conservative individuals and organizations. But the anecdotal evidence does not stand up to the data on tax audits.

By Heather Horn

May 5, 2010

By John Hudson

May 5, 2010

By Jake Simpson

May 5, 2010

Morning Vid: Olbermann Eviscerates John McCain

The MSNBC host has enough of McCain's pandering to the "lunatic fringe"

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By Max Fisher

May 5, 2010

How Did Shahzad Almost Get Away?

Times Square suspect freely boarded his flight to Dubai

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By Max Fisher

May 4, 2010

Why 51% of Americans Approve of Arizona's Immigration Law

But they also want sweeping federal immigration reform

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By Alex Eichler

May 4, 2010

Best Tweets: Failbomber Edition

In retrospect, this nickname was inevitable

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By Heather Horn

May 4, 2010

Why Haven't We Had More Low-Level Terror Attempts?

Unsettling questions emerge after the Times Square plot

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By Max Fisher

May 4, 2010

Right Split Over Mirandizing Times Square Suspect

Should U.S. citizen Faisal Shahzad be read his rights?

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By Jared Keller

May 4, 2010

Hutaree Militia May Be Released: A Dangerous Decision?

The judge has given the prosecution until Wednesday to make the case

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By Max Fisher

May 4, 2010

Why Did U.S. Reveal Size of Nuclear Arsenal?

The figure comes to exactly 5,113

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By Jake Simpson

May 4, 2010

Morning Vid: O'Reilly Pummels AZ Immigration Critics

The media's "dishonest," and Washington's "cowardly"

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By Max Fisher

May 4, 2010

What We Know About Times Square Suspect

Searching for information about Faisal Shahzad

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By John Hudson

May 3, 2010

Op-Ed Spotlight: What the Revised Immigration Bill Says About the GOP

Where you stand on immigration depends on where you sit...

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By Heather Horn

May 3, 2010

By Jared Keller

May 3, 2010

Can Republicans Win In Hawaii?

The GOP sees the best opening in decades to win in urban Honolulu

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By Max Fisher

May 3, 2010

What If Times Square Car Bomb Had Gone Off?

What makes a "successful" attack

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By Max Fisher

May 3, 2010

What's Next After Failed NYC Car Bomb

Learning lessons about U.S. counterterrorism

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By John Hudson

May 2, 2010

New York's Finest Praised After Bomb Scare

A rapid response to a potentially deadly disaster

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By Heather Horn

Apr 30, 2010

Pros and Cons of Boycotting Arizona

Or of counter-boycotting--the "buycott"

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By Jake Simpson

Apr 30, 2010

By Max Fisher

Apr 30, 2010

Can Dems Get Immigration Reform This Year?

Not if Obama has anything to say about it

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By Max Fisher

Apr 30, 2010

With Independent Crist, Could Dem Win in Florida?

Kendrick Meek suddenly might have a shot

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By Heather Horn

Apr 30, 2010

By John Hudson

Apr 29, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Rielle Hunter Reveals New Details on Oprah

Her recollection of events raises questions

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By Max Fisher

Apr 29, 2010

Why Is the Government Subpoenaing NYT Reporter?

James Risen goes to court for his CIA book

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By Max Fisher

Apr 29, 2010

New Tarmac Delay Rules: More Harm Than Good?

The regulations aim to save travelers from languishing on the tarmac

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Apr 29, 2010

Quote of the Day: Republican Governor Sees 'Shades of Other Regimes' in AZ Law

Bob McDonnell mildly condemns the anti-immigration policy

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By Max Fisher

Apr 29, 2010

Debating Whether Women Should Serve on Navy Submarines

The Navy is expected to announce a policy change today

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By Heather Horn

Apr 29, 2010

Supreme Court: Cross on Federal Land Can Stay

A complex ruling allows some room for religious symbols on public ground

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By Max Fisher

Apr 29, 2010

Was Arizona Just the Beginning?

Other states weigh tough anti-immigration laws

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By Heather Horn

Apr 28, 2010

Should Anonymous Petition Signers' Names Be Made Public?

A Supreme Court case works through First Amendment rights

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By Max Fisher

Apr 28, 2010

Democrats Lay Out Battle Plan for 2010 Elections

DNC Chair Tim Kaine hopes to overcome an anti-incumbent wave

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