Jul 01 Where Does the ‘Arab Spring’ Stand Across the Region? By Larisa Epatko Syria saw some of its largest protests yet Friday in an anti-government movement that has gripped the country since March. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in various cities and at least 12 people reportedly were killed in clashes… Continue reading
Jun 28 Belgium’s Foreign Minister on EU, Global Missions Belgium's Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere spoke in Washington this week about the possibilities of a common European Union foreign policy. Continue reading
Jun 27 ICC Issues Warrant for Gadhafi’s Arrest Also: Syrian opposition leaders meet in Damascus, 4,000 homes flooded in Minot, N.D., two soldiers killed in Iraq. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch Shields, Brooks on GOP Tax Divide, Obama’s Troop Drawdown, Debt Ceiling Debate Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the breakdown in bipartisan budget and deficit talks, the House's rebuke of President Obama over war powers and the Libya… Continue watching
Jun 24 Watch U.S. Role in Libya Rankles Congress, Revives Questions on War Authority The House rendered a split decision on Libya Friday, rejecting an authorization of U.S. military involvement, but stopping short of ending funding for the mission. Jeffrey Brown discusses the fight between the White House and Congress with Norman Ornstein of… Continue watching
Jun 24 House Votes Show Mixed Feelings on Libya Mission 4:30 p.m. ET | A second vote in the House of Representatives Friday portrayed a complex portrait on Congress' attitude toward the Libya mission, with a vote to cut off some of its funding falling short by a 238-180 vote. Continue reading
Jun 21 Kerry, McCain Introduce Resolution to Authorize Limited U.S. Role in Libya Photo By Bill Clark/Roll Call Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday that would authorize a limited military presence in Libya, heading off an effort in the U.S. House… Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch Shields, Brooks on War Powers Debate, Obama’s Inner Circle, Bachmann Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the debate over congressional approval for the U.S. mission in Libya, the state of deficit talks, the "insular" inner circle… Continue watching
Jun 16 Watch Outgoing Secretary Gates on U.S.-Pakistan Ties: ‘We Need Each Other’ With Robert Gates' days at the Pentagon numbered, Kwame Holman looks back at the retiring defense secretary's service during tumultuous times under Presidents Bush and Obama. Continue watching