Policy
Expect Kerry, Congress to Clash Over Fragile Iran Nuclear Deal
Though the administration secured a small victory in Geneva, many lawmakers are seething at the terms of the deal. By Sara Sorcher and Stacy Kaper
Policy
Iranian Foreign Minister: More Sanctions Would Kill Nuke Deal
Javad Zarif's statement comes right before Secretary of State John Kerry is due to testify before members of Congress who want additional sanctions with the interim agreement. By Jordain Carney
Policy
GOP Divide Could Stall Defense Bill
The annual authorization bill could be held up if lawmakers throw up procedural barriers to stall SASC leadership. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
Can Congress Pass an NDAA This Year?
Lawmakers have their plates full, and its not clear whether or not a budget agreement will pass on Capitol Hill. By Billy House
Policy
Harry Reid in Hot Seat for Iran Sanctions Vote
The Senate majority leader could alter the fate of the Iran deal next week -- back the White House by denying a vote on additional sanctions, or let the Senate vote and risk undermining Obama's chances with Tehran. By Stacy Kaper
Policy
House Intel Chair Slams White House Outreach to Syria's Islamist Rebels
Mike Rogers says the administration's approach reflects their lack of strategy towards the ongoing conflict. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Spared from Hagel’s Cuts: Cyber, Asia-Pacific, Homeland Policy Jobs
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is cutting 200 jobs from his front office – but he made sure to protect several key policy positions in homeland, cyber and the Asia-Pacific. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Japan Knew That Biden Would Go Soft on China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aware of the complex geopolitical game at play in East Asia. That's why he didn't implore the Vice President to go hard on Beijing. By Steve Clemons
Policy
Congress to Karzai: Sign the Security Pact Already!
Congressional Republicans want President Obama to push for a long-term agreement with Kabul. By Sara Sorcher
Threats
Pentagon Lets Joe Biden Do the Talking With China
Hagel and Dempsey have not talked to their Chinese counterparts during the latest tensions. The Pentagon says that’s by design. By Kevin Baron
Policy
After Secret Talks, Will the U.S. Get Iran to Open Up?
The administration's cloak-and-dagger diplomacy towards an interim deal was great. Whether it is actually effective in the next stage of negotiations is another question. By Major Garrett
Policy
GOP Lawmakers: Cut Fed Benefits, Not Defense Spending
A new proposal wants to roll back the budget caps on defense spending, and replace them with scaled back pensions and benefits for federal employees. By Eric Katz
Policy
Security Insiders Poll: World Struck 'Good Deal' With Iran
Many experts are still waiting until a deal that replaces the interim agreement. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Hagel Picks Christine Fox as His Acting Deputy
Christine Fox is named acting deputy defense secretary, temporarily replacing Ash Carter and making her the highest-ranking woman at the Pentagon. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Eric Cantor Wants Congress to Define Final Iran Deal
The Virginia Republican says he's upset with the interim agreement, and wants Congress to shape how the administration approaches the next round of negotiations. By Tim Alberta
Policy
Military Justice Reform Is at a Make-or-Break Moment
With a stalled defense policy bill in the Senate, reform supporters fear that the moment to address the force's sexual assault crisis is slipping away. By Stacy Kaper
Ideas
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Threats
North Korea Resumes Missile-Launch Site Work
The reclusive country shows no sign of planning another long-distance missile, but is still making progress at its Musudan-ri complex. By Global Security Newswire
Policy
Tired of Fighting, Americans Give Obama Space On Iran
Obama's critics on Iran can say what they want; Americans have seen the limits of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Obama has room to move. By Ronald Brownstein
Policy