Dec 10 No one likely to be prosecuted from CIA ‘torture’ allegations By Domenico Montanaro In many ways, the two sides were talking past each other Tuesday with the release of the CIA interrogation report. Democrats, and those like Republican Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who don't support the harsh tactics of the Bush administration CIA,… Continue reading
Dec 10 A shutdown deal with extras: light bulbs, campaign finance and fishing tackle By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Simone Pathe Negotiators in the House and Senate unveiled a $1.012 trillion spending bill Tuesday night that would fund most of the government through September 2015. So what’s in the deal? We have a quick breakdown. Continue reading
Dec 04 Senators threaten legislative action to fight NFL’s “blackout” rule By Ruth Tam For all the talk about partisan gridlock, senators from both sides of the aisle can agree on at least three things: life, liberty and the pursuit of televised football. Continue reading
Nov 20 Members respond to Obama’s immigration action By Colleen Shalby Members of the Republican and Democratic parties responded to the president’s actions. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch McCain offers portrait of America at war through the lives of its heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 17 McCain: Medic’s bravery should end debate on women’s combat capability By News Desk McCain sat down with co-anchor Gwen Ifill to talk about his new book, ""Thirteen Soldiers," which tells the personal stories of courageous Americans who have served in each of the nation's conflicts. In this online exclusive, McCain tells the story… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch McCain: Medic’s bravery should end debate on women’s combat capability By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch ‘Thirteen Soldiers’ on serving a cause greater than yourself By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 16 Hagel, Dempsey defend Obama’s plan to target Islamic State extremists By Donna Cassata, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The nation’s top military leader told Congress on Tuesday that if President Barack Obama’s expanded military campaign to destroy Islamic extremists fails, he would recommend that the United States consider deploying American ground forces to Iraq. Continue reading
Aug 13 Few in Congress question U.S. efforts in Iraq By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Almost a week into the Obama administration's emergency action in northern Iraq, the campaign is attracting surprisingly broad bipartisan support. Republicans have issued several I-told-you-so statements and called for stronger action, and dovish Democrats say they're concerned about slipping into… Continue reading