First Word: IRS hearings heat up

Congressional hearings on the so-called IRS scandal have yielded more drama than answers, thus far. Things got even more heated Wednesday when IRS official Lois Lerner pleased the 5th. But more lawmakers are catching on over the the real IRS scandal: 501(c)(4).

More details coming up at 10pm ET. Plus, we’ll have the latest on the Oklahoma tornado recovery and relief effort. Here’s a look at stories we’re following right now:

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