CBS News chief Washington correspondent and host of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer discusses President Obama's response to the media in the wake the Associated Press scandal, as well as the the president's recent counter-terrorism speech.

IRS Scandal: Official Lois Lerner Placed on Leave, Replaced
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

Lois Lerner, the head of the tax-exempt organizations division is placed on leave after scandal. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, says she was asked to resign, but refused. Ken Corbin has been named to take over her department.

Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes.

Schumer, Franken Scurry from Questions about IRS Scandal
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

Sen Al Franken (D-MN) and Chuck Schumer run away from TRN's Jason Mattera's tough questions about their involvement in the IRS scandal.

Islamist Bombers Kill Several in Twin Niger Attacks
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

Islamist militants staged twin suicide car bombings on an army base and a French-run uranium mine in Niger on Thursday, killing at least 20 people.

Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

The murder of a British soldier on the streets of London appears to be the work of Islamic radicals. Police arrest two more suspects. British Prime Minister says the attack will "bring us together."

Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders, a move that LGBT activists are calling the "first step" to full inclusion of gays in scouting.

Obama Renews Call to Close Gitmo
  • Fri, May 24, 2013

President Barack Obama announced a renewed push to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba, including lifting a moratorium on prisoner transfers to Yemen.

Obama to Open Up on Drone in Crucial Speech
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

In a wide-ranging national security speech, the president will address controversial drone strikes and transparency around their use.

British PM: South London Murder
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

British Prime Minister Speaks out against gruesome murder of soldier.

Protests Outside Cincinnati IRS Office
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

Protesters vented their anger at the IRS in Cincinnati on Tuesday. The IRS is under investigation, amid revelations that a Cincinnati-base IRS division singled out conservative groups for additional scrutiny.

Boston Bombing Suspect's Friend Implicates Tsarnaev, Self in Murders
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

Law enforcement sources say police have evidence of a criminal connection between Ibragim Todashev and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev's involvement in an unsolved grisly triple murder in Waltham, Mass.

IRS Official Pleads 5th Amendment
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

The star witness at a hearing investigating the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups invoked her constitutional right to not answer questions.

Florida FBI Shooting Has Boston Bombing Links
  • Thu, May 23, 2013

Law enforcement officials say a man was fatally shot while he was being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife.

State Dept Employees 'Held Accountable' For Benghazi Receiving Pay, Not Working
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

State Department Deputy Spokesman Patrick Ventrell announced on Monday that employees identified by the Accountability Review Board as responsible for the security failures that lead to the Benghazi attacks are receiving pay five months after being put on administrative leave.

WH: Those Who Bring Up Admin Scandals Might As Well Be Birthers
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

White House Spokesman Jay Carney became a little defensive when he was asked by CBS' Major Garrett if the recent scandals were "partisan fishing expeditions" on Tuesday. After Carney asserted that Benghazi, IRS targeting, and Department of Justice seizure of AP records all had partisan elements.

Outgoing IRS Chief Says Planted Question His Idea
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

In Tuesday's Senate hearings into the ever-widening IRS scandal, outgoing IRS chief, Steve Miller, acknowledged that the planted question that broke the story last week was his idea. The "planted question" refers to the way in which the IRS chose to release the findings of the Inspector General's report a week ago Friday.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Bin Laden Photos Can Stay Secret
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

A federal appeals court has backed the U.S. government's refusal to make public photos and video of Osama Bin Laden taken after his death.

Anthony Weiner: I'm Running for New York City Mayor
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

In an online video, ex-congressman Anthony Weiner says he's going to run for NYC mayor. Weiner resigned from Congress after admitting he sent lewd pictures of himself to several women via Twitter.

Myanmar is Open for Business, Leader Tells U.S. Firms
  • Wed, May 22, 2013

Myanmar President Thein Sein invited US companies to help create a "market economy" and end the isolation of his once-reclusive state, during a landmark visit to Washington.

American Accused of Spying Leaves Russia
  • Tue, May 21, 2013

American Ryan Fogle, who was arrested in Russia on charges of spying for the U.S., was spotted at the Moscow airport. He is believed to be headed home.

Newtown Families to Lobby Illinois Senators for Gun Control
  • Tue, May 21, 2013

Three families from Newtown, Connecticut will lobby Illinois senators today to enact a controversial new gun control law.

NewsBusted: Pelosi, Hannity, and Obamacare
  • Tue, May 21, 2013

NewsBusted takes a comedic look at the headlines of last week.

White House Backs 'Shield Law' for Media
  • Tue, May 21, 2013

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said on Monday that President Barack Obama is endorsing a federal shield law for reporters seeking to protect their confidential sources, and 'is very happy to see the Senate take it up again."