House Judiciary investigating whether Holder lied under oath  —  The House Judiciary Committee is investigating whether Attorney General Eric Holder lied under oath during his May 15 testimony on the Justice Department's (DOJ) surveillance of reporters, an aide close to the matter told The Hill.

Circling the media wagons  —  When will journalists take responsibility for what they do without circling the wagons and shouting that the First Amendment is under attack?  —  I'm talking about the case of Fox News correspondent James Rosen.  —  The case should be described …

Controversial, Harmful and Hateful Speech on Facebook  —  Recently there has been some attention given to Facebook's content policy.  The current concern, voiced by Women, Action and The Media, The Everyday Sexism Project, and the coalition they represent, has focused on content that targets women …

The next Darrell Issa  —  It's not just Darrell Issa looking to make life complicated for the White House over the recent scandals.  —  There's a slew of very conservative House subcommittee chairmen who all want a piece of the action — and because of their powerful positions, they're very likely to get it.

THINGS IN POLITICO THAT MAKE ME WANT TO GUZZLE ANTIFREEZE, PART THE INFINITY  —  The two presiding geniuses behind Tiger Beat On The Potomac take a whack at John Boehner today — because, you know, leadership! — and, against all possible odds, they trip over an actual acorn in the process.

Exclusive: Obama Asks Pentagon For Syria No-Fly Zone Plan  —  Along with no-fly zone plans, the White House is considering arming parts of the Syrian opposition and formally recognizing the Syrian opposition council, reports Josh Rogin.  —  The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw …

Kentucky church is dropping its scouting program  —  Mega-church's action linked in part to Scouting's decision to allow openly gay youths in troops.  —  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An evangelical Christian church here with more than 30,000 members will break ties with the Boy Scouts of America …

President Obama wanted to make clear Tuesday that a lipstick stain on his shirt collar came from a woman he greeted at a reception.  —  “Where's Jessica Sanchez?  It wasn't Jessica, this is her aunt,” Obama said at the Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in the East Room, pointing to lipstick on shirt collar.

Suspended sentences for 20 who attacked US embassy in Tunisia … TWENTY people have received a two-year suspended prison sentence for their part in a deadly attack on the US embassy in Tunisia last year, their lawyer said.  —  “They all got a two-year suspended sentence,” said lawyer Anouar Ouled Ali.

How Arrested Development Explains the Obama Presidency  —  Now, the story of a president whose promise was abruptly cancelled, and the dysfunctional opposition that can't seem to keep it together.  —  This is Barack Obama.  —  He rose — from humble beginnings in the Hawaii-based marijuana …

Joe Miller files papers for Senate  —  It looks like it's time to stop calling Joe Miller a former Senate candidate.  —  The Alaska conservative activist who lost a 2010 bid for the Senate after besting incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski in a GOP primary, has filed a form indicating he intends …

IRS moves to manage scandal  —  The new head of the IRS is moving quickly to reshape the scandal-plagued agency.  —  Acting IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel is creating a new position at the agency — chief risk officer — to improve internal controls.  In a note to agency employees today …

Wal-Mart Pleads Guilty in Hazardous Waste Case  —  Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $81.6 million after pleading guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in California and Missouri because of damaged packaging and other problems.

Michele Bachmann 2014: Minnesota Congresswoman Will Not Seek Re-Election (VIDEO)  —  Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) announced early Wednesday that she will not seek a fifth term in office.  —  The decision to bow out of the 2014 race was announced in a YouTube video on the congresswoman's Website and on her Facebook page.

Sen. Bill Kintner: In his own words  —  • Interview by JoANNE YOUNG / Lincoln Journal Star  —  I was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.  —  My parents taught me the moral absolutes of Christianity, and I just applied those to everything.  They didn't tell me I had to be pro-life.

Harry Reid says abuse of filibuster must end  —  CARSON CITY — U.S. Sen. Harry Reid today renewed his threat to go after filibuster rules that have hindered President Barack Obama's cabinet appointments, but don't expect him to back eliminating the filibuster when it comes to legislation.

Reports: Former EPA Administrator Jackson heading to Apple  —  Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Tuesday that the technology giant has hired former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson to head its environmental efforts.  —  Cook broke the news at the D11 Conference …

Kettle that looks like Hitler brews trouble for JCPenney  —  Trouble is brewing for an American retailer after customers noted that one of its tea kettles bears a striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler.  —  Bemused motorists took photographs of the huge JCPenney billboard advertising the kettle …

Two US embassy personnel shot in Venezuela  —  CARACAS — Two employees of the US embassy in Venezuela were shot and wounded early Tuesday in the capital Caracas, in a murky incident that local media and a police source said took place at a strip club.  —  “We can confirm that two members …

100,000 CHRISTIANS DIE FOR FAITH EVERY YEAR: VATICAN  —  A top Vatican official has said around 100,000 Christians are killed every year for reasons linked to their faith and pointed to the Middle East, Africa and Asia as the biggest problem areas.  —  Monsignor Silvano Maria Tomasi was quoted …

Exclusive: Here Is Nancy Pelosi's Plan To Sell ObamaCare  —  Democratic leaders handed this 78-page packet out to members of Congress heading home this summer to face questions about the health-care overhaul.  Some advice: Target young people, seniors, and women; and work with Planned Parenthood.

Study: Republicans are “the less credible party”  —  PolitiFact rules GOP “false” far more often than Democrats, with Bachmann one of the worst, a new report reveals  —  Many politicians stretch the truth or obfuscate to some degree or another — but does one party do it more than the other?

Statement from Jeremy Regarding His Plea  —  Today I pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.  This was a very difficult decision.  I hope this statement will explain my reasoning.  I believe in the power of the truth.  In keeping with that …

SPD admits it broke state law by withholding May Day memo  —  The Seattle Police Department has admitted it violated the state Public Records Act by withholding from The Seattle Times an internal memo about its response to the violent demonstrations of May Day 2012, and has agreed to pay $20,000 …