Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady
The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way. Full story
‘Exclusively’ vs. ‘primarily’: IRS law a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
"Republicans and political media remained blissfully oblivious to the language of the law," said Lawrence O'Donnell. (Looking at you, John Boehner). But some lawmakers are catching on. Full story
The IRS road to nowhere and Apple’s road to riches
Clarence Page and Maria Teresa Kumar discuss the difference between the IRS and Apple congressional hearings this week – and both weigh in on the real scandal: Barack Obama’s note to his best friend’s prom date.
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GOP taxpayer funded trips revealed
Republicans hate federal spending, but a new report shows they have no problem taking taxpayer funded trips to exotic destinations
Senate immigration plan may force House to act
MSNBC host Krystal Ball and Lili Gil Valetta of the XL Alliance discuss the possible Senate breakthrough on immigration – and what that may mean for Speaker John Boehner and the House.
Following Senate vote, a virtual march for immigration reform
In a 13-5 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would overhaul immigration. AOL co-founder and head of venture capital firm Revolution, Steve Case, joins Morning Joe to discuss the Senate vote and the virtual march in favor of immigration reform.
Does shrinking deficit show it was just a GOP talking point?
A new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office has the country's budget deficit shrinking to $642 billion by the end of fiscal 2013. So why does it seem like the budget, which has been shrinking over the past few years, is the best kept secret in politics? The Washington Post's Ezra Klein discu
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