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Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Never Meant To Disrespect Obama
Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer answers questions about House Speaker John Boehner and Iran.
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How a Lindsey Graham 2016 Bid Could Alter the GOP on National Security
Some see Sen. Lindsey Graham's possible entrance into the presidential ring less as a serious bid and more of an effort to change GOP positions on U.S. policy in the Middle East.
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Northrop Grumman Cuts Ties With Conservative Policy Group
The defense contractor’s departure from the American Legislative Exchange Council follows an exodus of tech companies late last year.
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Why an Inflatable Missile Is Set To Hit the National Mall
Proposed upgrades to America's nuclear arsenal provide the backdrop for this weekend's scheduled appearance of a 'life-size, four-story inflated nuclear missile.'
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Joint Chiefs Warn Against Sequestration, Again
Like a tragic Greek chorus, the Joint Chiefs again warned of the dire consequences of sequestration, although Congress is unlikely to act.
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Military Compensation Reform Commission Prompts a Divisive Debate
Thursday’s recommendations to overhaul military personnel system will set the stage for scrutiny on an outdated system.
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Rubio Doubles Down on NSA Surveillance Ahead of 2016
The Florida Republican and national security hawk is calling for a permanent extension of the legal framework that allows the NSA to collect bulk U.S. phone metadata. By Dustin Volz
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Obama To Propose Pentagon Spending Boost in 2016
President Barack Obama will send Congress a $585 billion defense spending plan on Monday, that would boost the Pentagon budget to levels not seen since 2012. By Marcus Weisgerber
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Senators Reintroduce Sick Leave Bill for Disabled Vets
The bill, which has bipartisan support, grants sick leave to first-year federal workers who are vets with a service-connected disability rating of at least 30 percent. By Kellie Lunney
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The Netanyahu Disaster
The manner, execution and overall tone-deafness of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent ploy suggest that he doesn’t understand how to manage Israel’s relationships in Washington. By Jeffrey Goldberg
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Iran Sanctions Showdown Is Drawing New Battlelines in Congress
Iran sanctions are pitting hawk against hawk and party against president while aligning hardliners with moderates and libertarians with liberals. By Molly O’Toole
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Instability in Yemen Could Delay Guantanamo's Closing
The White House says it will temporarily halt sending its Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo back to a nation very much in flux at the moment. By Kaveh Waddell
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US-Saudi Military Relations Expected To Persist Under King Salman
The new king is the former Saudi defense minister, which should mean steady policy and weapons sales for U.S contractors. By Marcus Weisgerber
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How UN Members Want To Bypass a Security Council Veto
Proposals from France and Brazil reopened a much-needed discussion on how to make the Security Council more responsive to mass atrocities like the Syrian conflict. By Stewart M. Patrick
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India's Stake In Obama's Afghanistan Policy
The future of Afghanistan is among India's top concerns during Obama's New Delhi visit to talk terrorism, immigration, climate change and nuclear liability. By George E. Condon, Jr.
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Saudi King Dies Amid Middle East Power Struggle
Amid a new Middle East, King Abdullah's death leaves Saudi Arabia still ruled by elderly heirs. By Adam Chandler
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Top HASC Republican Rebuffs Obama: Syria ‘Still a Bloody Mess’
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry says the ‘ugly truth’ is there are few good options for defeating the Islamic State and saving Syria. By Molly O’Toole
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The War America Doesn't Want To Own
In his State of the Union adddress, Obama asked Congress and the public to support a campaign that none of them want to own—not even him. By Uri Friedman
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Obama and Congress Approach an Impasse on Iran Sanctions
A potential showdown between Senate Democrats and the White House over Iran could lead to the first successful veto override of President Obama's tenure. By Fawn Johnson
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