Jan 17 28 dead in terror attack as troops retake hotel in Burkina Faso By Michael D. Regan Four al Qaeda-linked fighters who attacked two hotels and a restaurant on Friday in the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso were killed by security forces more than 12 hours after the siege began. Continue reading
Jan 16 GOP candidates laud prisoner release, but criticize Obama on Iran By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The release of four Americans detained by Iran won praise on Saturday from several Republicans running for president, along with condemnation of the Obama administration for its dealings with the Islamic Republic. Continue reading
Jan 16 Analysis: Prisoner release puts GOP in difficult position on Iran By Michael D. Regan and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press Iran's release of Americans prisoners puts Republicans vowing to isolate Tehran in a tough spot, removing an argument that the U.S. should not lift sanctions while Americans are being held. Continue reading
Jan 16 Iran meets commitments for landmark nuclear deal, sanctions lifted By News Desk International sanctions were lifted on Saturday in response to Iran's nuclear disarmament deal with the United States and other world powers. Continue reading
Jan 16 Senate to consider bill on screening procedures for refugees By Michael D. Regan and Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Senate will consider new rigorous screening procedures for Syrian and Iraqi refugees seeking to enter the United States as national security looms large for voters in an election year. Continue reading
Jan 16 Post reporter, 3 other Americans released in prison swap with Iran By Michael D. Regan Four Americans including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian will be freed from Iranian jail as part of a prison exchange agreement with the United States, officials said Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 10 Trump shifts stance on Chinese tariff By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said in interviews last week he would impose significant tariff's on China. But on Sunday appeared to step back from that statement. Continue reading
Jan 10 Senate will not take up Obama’s new war powers request to fight ISIS By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The Senate won't take up President Barack Obama's request for new war powers to fight the Islamic State group, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday, to avoid tying the hands of the next president. Continue reading
Jan 10 FBI launches investigation into another Chicago police shooting By Michael D. Regan The Chicago Police Department is again under fire after the FBI announced this week they are investigating the 2013 shooting death of an allegedly unarmed man. Continue reading
Jan 09 Gunman who shot Philadelphia officer indicted on attempted murder charges By Michael D. Regan A Philadelphia police officer who was shot at point-blank range Thursday night by a gunman who said he did it "in the name of Islam" is recovering as federal investigators try to determine whether the suspect in custody has links… Continue reading