Politics Aug 11 Lone Democratic senator to oppose Iran nuclear deal says sanctions will be effective The lone Democratic senator to publicly oppose President Barack Obama's nuclear agreement with Iran said Tuesday that even if the U.S. backs away and other countries lift their sanctions, Iran still will feel meaningful pressure from the U.S. penalties.
Politics Aug 01 Obama reaches out to Democrats undecided on Iran deal Determined to secure support for the Iran nuclear deal, President Barack Obama is making inroads with a tough constituency - his fellow Democrats in Congress…
Politics Jul 28 Secretary of State John Kerry testifies about landmark nuclear agreement with Iran Secretary of State John Kerry warned skeptical lawmakers not to nix the contentious nuclear deal with Iran, insisting that it includes strict inspections and other safeguards to deter cheating by Tehran.
World Jul 23 Kerry pushes back against critics of Iran deal WASHINGTON — A trio of Obama administration officials will stand stalwart behind the Iranian nuclear deal despite deep concern on Capitol Hill that Iran will try to evade nuclear inspectors and use billions from sanctions relief to further destabilize the…
Politics Jul 21 Army chief of staff nominee considers arming recruiting stations WASHINGTON — The general tapped to be the next Army chief of staff said Tuesday that if legal issues could be resolved he thinks it would be appropriate, in some cases, to arm soldiers manning recruiting stations. At his nomination…
Politics Jul 14 Democrats skeptical of Iran nuclear deal, GOP mostly hostile WASHINGTON — Some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats expressed skepticism and Republicans voiced outright hostility Tuesday to the landmark Iranian nuclear deal.
Nation Jun 23 Hacker used federal contractor’s credentials, government director says The head of the government department that suffered two massive cyberattacks says a hacker gained access to the agency's records with a credential used by a federal contractor.
World Jun 17 Carter: Iraqi training goal to fall short by 17,000 recruits WASHINGTON — The effort to train Iraqi forces to fight Islamic State militants has been slowed by a lack of recruits and the U.S. will not meet its goal to train 24,000 by this fall, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said…
Nation Jun 16 Senate votes to ban torture The Senate has passed a measure aimed at ensuring that the United States never tortures detainees again.
Politics Jun 07 New surveillance law makes nuclear treaties possible, senior advisers say Tucked into the surveillance bill that became law was a little-noticed section that will let the United States complete ratification of two long-stalled treaties aimed at stopping a frightening scenario: terrorists wielding radioactive bombs.