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U.S. probe of Benghazi attack focused on more than five suspects

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An investigation of the attacks on the American diplomatic mission and nearby annex in Benghazi, Libya, last year is looking at more than five potential suspects, a U.S. national security source said on Wednesday. Full story

Column: It's not Watergate, it's Whitewater

(Reuters) - The trifecta of scandals — Benghazi, the IRS and snooping on journalists — that has broken upon the heads of the Obama administration is as bad as Watergate. Full story

Kerry challenges Congress on diplomats' security

Secretary of State John Kerry challenged Congress on Monday to go beyond its investigations of embassy security and help ensure that U.S. embassies and consulates abroad have the resources they need for appropriate security. His comments come as the Republicans continue to press for answers about th Full story

David talks with Donald Rumsfeld

   The former defense secretary visits Meet the Press to discuss recent developments in the Defense Department and his new book.

1: Pfeiffer, McConnell share opposing views on recent scandals

   White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visit Meet the Press to respectively advocate for and rail against the Obama administration.

Pfeiffer: ‘What happened in Benghazi was a tragedy’

   White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer vows the administration will take preventive steps to keep another Benghazi-like incident from happening, and accuses Republicans of trying to “make political hay” over the scandal.

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Car bomb explodes outside hospital in Libya's Benghazi

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  McConnell on Benghazi: Administration ‘made up a tale’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky accuses the administration of spinning a yarn to cover up the true events that unfolded in Benghazi.

  Congressman: 'The real scandal is the IRS scandal'

Member of the House Intelligence and Appropriations Committee Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks with MSNBC’s Alex Witt. He notes the “fiasco” in oversight regarding the Benghazi investigation. Schiff refutes the suggestion to fire Attorney General Eric Holder. He talks about the “heads that should roll”

  CNN poll shows big impact of issues on Americans

A Meet the Press panel of experts reviews a CNN poll reflecting that the recent wave of problems has a large impact on Americans.

  Does Benghazi shed light on some of gov's systemic problems?

Author of Exit the Colonel: The Hidden History of the Libyan Revolution, Ethan Chorin, speaks with MSNBC’s Alex Witt about Benghazi. Chorin describes the calm mood before the attack on Ambassador Chris Stevens. He talks about the importance of focusing on the context of the Benghazi attack. He sees

  IRS, AP, Benghazi: Are they really scandals?

The White House has been beleaguered by numerous incidents this week from continued scrutiny surrounding Benghazi, to the IRS targeting certain groups, to what happened with the AP. But are they scandals? Democratic strategist John Rowley, former George H.W. Bush aide Joe Watkins, writer and social

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A member of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces is deployed in the streets of Benghazi

A member of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces is deployed in the streets of Benghazi to secure the city after a series of explosions by unknown assailants in recent weeks, May 19, 2013. .REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY POLITICS)

 A member of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces rests inside a tent in  Benghazi
A member of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces rests inside a tent in Benghazi

A member of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces rests inside a tent in Benghazi, as special forces are deployed in the streets to secure the city after a series of explosions by unknown assailants in recent weeks, May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST MILITARY

Members of the Thunderbolt special forces is deployed in the streets of Benghazi
Members of the Thunderbolt special forces is deployed in the streets of Benghazi

Members of the Libyan Army's "Thunderbolt" special forces are deployed in the streets of Benghazi to secure the city after a series of explosions by unknown assailants in recent weeks, May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)