Politics Jan 13 House approves greater oversight of Iran nuclear deal WASHINGTON — Less than 24 hours after Iran's detention and release of U.S. sailors, the House approved GOP-backed legislation that amplifies Republican distrust of Tehran and would give Congress greater oversight of the landmark nuclear agreement.
World Jan 12 House approves bill to sanction North Korea after nuke test House Republicans and Democrats joined together Tuesday to overwhelmingly approve legislation that aims to punish North Korea for conducting its latest nuclear test.
World Jan 11 House moves on North Korea sanctions bill after bomb test WASHINGTON -- The House pushed ahead on legislation that seeks to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test by expanding sanctions on Pyongyang, a move with strong bipartisan support despite questions over how effective the new restrictions can be.
Nation Nov 18 Opaque military justice system shields child sex abuse cases Child sex offenders make up the largest category of inmates in U.S. military prisons, yet a full accounting of their crimes and how much time they're actually locked up is shielded by an opaque system of justice, an Associated Press…
Politics May 31 Report: Ex-Nazis received $20 million in Social Security benefits A Social Security Administration watchdog found the agency paid $20.2 million in benefits to more than 130 suspected Nazi war criminals, SS guards, and others who may have participated in the Third Reich's atrocities during World War II.
Politics May 04 Gillibrand: Number of military sex crimes greater than Pentagon first reported The number of sex-related crimes occurring in U.S. military communities is far greater than the Defense Department has publicly reported, a U.S. senator said Monday in a scathing critique that asserts the Pentagon has refused to provide her information about…
World Apr 05 Corker: Congressional scrutiny essential in Iran nuclear deal The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says congressional scrutiny and approval of any nuclear agreement with Iran is essential and will help ensure the deal isn't a bad one.
Nation Mar 06 Senate blocks change to who can prosecute military sexual assault cases The Senate blocked a bill that would have stripped senior military commanders of their authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses in the ranks. The Pentagon's leadership vigorously opposed the measure, arguing that officers should have more responsibility, not…
Politics Mar 06 Senate to vote on military sexual assault bill WASHINGTON -- Legislation to curb sexual assaults in the military by stripping senior commanders of their authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses is headed for a highly anticipated vote in the Senate. The bill, which is expected to…