The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.

The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding."

The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.

President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.

The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars."

The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls."

Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby."

Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.

The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.

Paper joins the axis of evil, the Best F#@king News Team Ever tracks down a fugitive document, and Eric Greitens lays out his plan to help returning veterans.

Guantanamo goes on hunger strike, Ted Cruz rankles everybody, and Kay Bailey Hutchison identifies Texas' independent roots.

Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.

Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.

The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.

Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.