Tea party seizes on IRS scandal as investigations, ineptitude perpetuate outrage
Rachel Maddow reports on how the IRS scandal is developing with tea party activists hoping to turn the story to their advantage and investigations continuing into any actual wrongdoing while former and current IRS officials exacerbate the scandal with ineptitude.
Local Tea Party protests Tampa IRS
It's one of the big scandals that's been plaguing President Obama's administration in recent weeks: news that the I-R-S gave special scrutiny to conservative groups, looking for tax- exempt status. Full story
What’s been left unsaid in the IRS scandal?
MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts and a political panel talk about the top stories of the day including what the U.S. government knew about the IRS controversy.
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Inside the GOP mind on the IRS, impeachment
National Review’s Robert Costa joins Martin Bashir to discuss what’s going on in the inner circles of Republican power as leadership pushes an issue it thinks it can win – the IRS scandal – but that its right flank may push too far.
Tax Targeting Places White House Under Fire
The House is investigating targeting complaints in the wake of the Tea Party tax scandal. Rep. Charles Boustany, (R-LA), discusses.
The Gaggle: Obama administration goes into damage control mode
MSNBC Contributor and The Grio’s Joy-Ann Reid, The New York Times’ Nick Confessore and New York One’s Errol Louis join The Daily Rundown to discuss the White House and the president attempting to address recent scandals and reaction from Tea Party groups to the IRS scandal.
Tea Party Resurgence in 2014?
Will the IRS scandal and continued huge deficits embolden the Tea Party in 2014 and beyond? CNBC Contributor Jared Bernstein and Jennifer Stefano, Americans For Prosperity.
What the IRS asked of Tea Party groups
Politico Playbook: "A Politico review of documents from 11 tea party and conservative groups that the IRS scrutinized in 2012 shows the agency wanted to know everything," Politico writes. Mike Allen joins Morning Joe to discuss the details of just what the IRS asked to see.
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Michelle Bachmann, Tea Party Leaders Hold News Conference On IRS Scandal
Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks during a news conference today on Capitol Hill with Tea Party leaders and congressional members to discuss the IRS scandal of targeting the Tea Party.
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) greets Tea Party leaders before a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) greets Tea Party leaders before a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington May 16, 2013. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at a news conference with Tea Party leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks at a news conference with Tea Party leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington May 16, 2013. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) greets Tea Party leaders before their press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) greets Tea Party leaders before their press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington May 16, 2013. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)
