America Already Has More Than Enough Nuclear Missiles
But Republicans are pushing a $1 trillion nuclear modernization program, which would not only bankrupt the Pentagon but could spark a global nuclear arms race.
View ArticleWhite House Veto Threat Sets Up Showdown With Congress Over 9/11 Bill
Congress could overcome Obama's veto for the first time in his presidency.
View ArticleCongressmen Point to Protesting Ethiopian Olympic Runner as Victim in Fight...
U.S. congressmen are introducing legislation to protect Ethiopian civilians like the Olympic marathoner who raised his hands in an X as he crossed the finish-line in Rio.
View ArticleMcCain Vs. Kerry: Who is More Delusional?
The one time Senate colleagues are trading barbs over Syria, but McCain and Lindsey Graham took it to a new level Wednesday.
View ArticleCongressional Republicans Put Dems in Bind over ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis
A new bill threatens to stifle debate over Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon, who needs a congressional green light to serve.
View ArticleTrump Will Face ‘Wall of Resistance’ in Congress if He Gives Putin a Pass on...
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons says both parties will fight any attempt by the next administration to cozy up to Putin.
View ArticleThe Undiplomatic Style of American Diplomacy
The gulf between America's politicians and diplomats has been widening for years.
View ArticleGOP Lawmaker Says Macedonia ‘Is Not a Country,’ Macedonia Goes Ballistic
...because it is a real country.
View ArticleU.S. General Wants More Troops, More Time, in Afghanistan
America’s longest war still has no end in sight, and Russia is redoubling help for the Taliban.
View ArticleSitRep: Exclusive with Centcom Chief; President Trump’s Shadow Budget, Safe...
Iran in Yemen; Next Steps in Iraq, Yemen Raid; and Lots More
View Article10 Things to Watch for in Trump’s Address to Congress
We'll offer our take on how we think he did later in the week.
View ArticleDon’t Believe the New Trump
He’s still the same old, uninformed, easily manipulated, egomaniac — surrounded by second-raters, lickspittles, and extremists.
View ArticleFurther Revelations on Trump-Russia Ties Build Pressure For Independent Inquiry
New reports rattle the White House, as congressional and FBI investigations gain momentum -- but can institutions survive the stress test?
View ArticleDear Senators: Push Back Against Iran, but Not at the Expense of the Nuclear...
Members of Congress considering new Iran sanctions legislation should have open eyes regarding the Trump administration's attitude toward the nuclear deal.
View ArticleSenate Heads to White House for Briefing on North Korea, But U.S. Strategy...
In an unusual move, the White House will host the entire Senate to update lawmakers on tensions with Pyongyang. But it’s not clear where the Trump administration is headed.
View ArticleRepublicans Need to Abandon the Trump Ship ASAP
America’s national security demands it.
View ArticleSaudi Arms Sale Hits Possible Senate Roadblock
Some lawmakers are fed up with Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen and oppose plans to sell Riyadh more U.S.-made munitions.
View ArticleSenators Urge Trump to Approve Taiwan Arms Sales
Lawmakers issue bipartisan appeal amid concern the White House is abandoning Taiwan to please China.
View ArticleSurprise House Vote Rolls Back Authority for the ‘War on Terror’
After 16 years, the legal basis for post-9/11 military action may finally be put to rest.
View ArticleSenators Call for U.S. Accountability in 2012 Honduran Killings
A report detailed how DEA misled Congress on the attack that left four civilians dead. Senators are furious no DEA officials were punished.
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