National Political News
Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened WASHINGTON (AP) -- The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while he was still commissioner....
Los Angeles picking mayor after low-drama campaign LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Voters were choosing the next mayor of Los Angeles on Tuesday, but most residents probably haven't noticed....
AP Sources: Obama ok punting gay immigration idea WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested to Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy that it would be best to put off a controversy over gay marriage until a bill goes before the full Senate....
Officials: Senators reach deal on high-tech visas WASHINGTON (AP) -- Leading senators working on immigration legislation reached a compromise Tuesday on the details of an expanded high-tech visa program, officials said as the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its work on the measure....
