Policy
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
Ideas
Boehner Invites Israeli Prime Minister To Address Congress Next Month
House Speaker John Boehner requested in a letter Wednesday that Benjamin Netanyahu speak before a joint meeting of Congress in February. By Marina Koren
Policy
Republican Lawmakers Try Again To Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs
Rep. Kevin Calvert, R-Calif., is leading the charge to rein in an 'out of control' bureaucracy and save $82.5 billion over five years. By Eric Katz
Business
Full Text: President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address
A complete transcript of the president's speech from Tuesday night.
Policy
Obama: ‘Shadow of Crisis Has Passed’ As It Hangs Over US Foreign Policy
Under fire after security crises across the globe, President Obama takes the toughest line in American politics: stay the course. Is it the right one? By Molly O’Toole
Threats
Can Obama Get Congress To Help Him Fight Terrorism?
Of all the things he will propose Tuesday night, Obama’s biggest challenge remains getting buy-in from Congress on foreign policy. By Lauren Fox
Threats
Boehner: Surveillance Law Thwarted Capitol Bomb Plot
The House speaker on Thursday credited the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the recent arrest of an Ohio man on terrorism charges. By Dustin Volz
Business
Lawmakers Want Investigation of VA Hospital Known as 'Candy Land'
Wisconsin lawmakers want the VA to investigate one of its hospitals that developed a reputation among veterans for how much pain medication doctors handed out. By Kaveh Waddell
Policy
How America's National Security Hawks Empowered Iran
Invading Iraq didn't strengthen America's hand with Tehran. In fact, it did just the opposite. By Conor Friedersdorf
Policy
Obama, GOP Agree the US Needs New War Powers To Fight ISIS
During a meeting with congressional leaders Tuesday, the only real progress came on Syria, with Obama pledging to work on a use of force resolution. By Alex Brown
Policy
GOP Leaders Say Romney ‘Vindicated’ on National Security
McCain, Ayotte and Portman say Romney has been ‘vindicated’ on foreign policy, but withhold endorsements as governor seeks national security credibility. By Molly O’Toole
Policy
GOP Senators Come Out Swinging on Guantanamo
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey says closing Guantanamo is in the national interest. McCain says his positions are 'wrong' and 'ridiculous.' By Molly O’Toole
Policy
Pelosi: The GOP Is ‘Threatening a Partial Government Shutdown’
Democrats in the House accuse the GOP of gambling with the nation's security by pitching a plan to keep the Department of Homeland Security open if the White House backs off executive action on immigration. By Eric Katz
Policy
Feinstein's Uphill Battle To Permanently Ban the Use of Torture
After the release of the Senate ‘torture report,’ Feinstein faces a tough battle to make the ban permanent. By Molly O’Toole
Business
House Passes Bill To Increase Jobs for Veterans
The Hire More Heroes Act will give small businesses some breathing room under Obamacare’s employer mandate, while also encouraging the private sector to hire more veterans. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Now Is Not the Time To Reform the NSA, Republicans Warn
Republicans on Capitol Hill say the shooting in Paris shows that the NSA should be empowered and not hamstrung by reform. By Lauren Fox
Policy
New GOP Congress Targets Increased Sanctions on Iran
A Republican-led Congress gives hawks new life to counter the president's negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program. By Kaveh Waddell
Policy
Obama Sidelines Mexico Security Issues During Presidential Visit
The U.S.-Mexico security partnership is threatened by accusations of corruption and human rights abuses. By Molly O’Toole
Policy
What a Homeland Security Shutdown Would Look Like
If the new Congress can't cut a deal with the president on Department of Homeland Security funding, here's what could happen come March. By Rachel Roubein
Policy