Threats

Outline in Hand, Iran-Nuke Negotiators Turn to Details

Negotiators settled on 'key parameters' for a future deal now set to be finalized in late June.

Policy

The Glowing Optimism of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani praised U.S. support in his speech before Congress and promised to accelerate his country's move toward self-reliance.

Threats

White House To Delay Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

The Obama administration expects to keep 9,800 troops in the country through the end of 2015.

Policy

Bob Menendez Pressures White House on Ukraine as Charges Loom

With his political future in question, the senator from New Jersey isn’t backing down on criticizing the administration's handling of the crisis in Ukraine.

Policy

Here's What Netanyahu Told Congress

The Israeli Prime Minister implored to a joint session of Congress that 'we are better off' without a nuclear deal with Iran.

Policy

Netanyahu Speaks Nice to White House Ahead of Congressional Visit

At the AIPAC policy conference, the Israeli prime minister previewed his Tuesday speech and insisted he means no disrespect to President Obama.

Threats

US Vacates Embassy as Uncertainty Grows in Yemen

Employees are racing to remove weapons and documents from the compound in Sanaa, which will shut down this week.

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

Obama’s No-Show in Paris March Was a 'Mistake,' White House Says

Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday that the Obama administration 'should have sent someone with a higher profile' to the unity rallyin France this weekend. By Marina Koren

Threats

ISIS Beheads Another American Hostage

A video released Sunday by the terrorist group shows the execution of an American aid worker and former U.S. Army Ranger. By Marina Koren

Threats

The Khorasan Group Was Planning an ‘Imminent Attack’ on the West

The U.S. has had the Khorasan Group on its radar for a while, even if few had heard of them until Monday night's air strikes. By Marina Koren

Policy

Ukrainian President Asks Congress for Lethal Aid To Confront Russia

Poroshenko's visit to Washington on Thursday was a show of solidarity with the U.S., and he wanted Russian President Vladimir Putin to know it. By Marina Koren

Threats

GOP Fears That ISIL Fighters Are Entering US Through Mexico Border

Despite some Republican fears, administration officials say ISIL fighters are more likely to enter the U.S. on a flight using Western passports than through Mexico. By Rebecca Nelson and Marina Koren

Threats

Russia Steps Up Its Militarization of the North Pole

While the U.S. and Canada cancels a joint military exercise with Russia, Moscow says it has begun building new military facilities just west of Alaska. By Marina Koren

Threats

Obama Outlines Expanded US Troop Plan for the Baltics

President Obama wants U.S. troops to continuously rotate through Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania as a hedge against continued Russian aggression. By Marina Koren

Science & Tech

Three Companies Want to Send NASA's Astronauts Into Space

A different kind of space race is seeking to break America's reliance on Russia to get U.S. astronauts into orbit. By Marina Koren

Threats

Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Russian Economy

The president escalated U.S. sanctions on Russia's finance, arms and energy sectors, declaring it the 'main tool' for influencing Vladimir Putin's behavior. By Marina Koren and Matt Berman

Threats

U.S. Says Russia 'Created the Conditions' for Malaysia Airlines Crash

New intelligence finds no direct link between the air disaster and the Russian government, but it likely won't quell concerns about some association. By Marina Koren

Threats

Ukraine Says Malaysia Airlines Crash Is No Different Than 9/11

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko drew the comparison Monday in an attempt to rally U.S. support against Russia. By Marina Koren

Business

Is the U.S. Ready to Patrol the Arctic?

A sobering look at America's ice-cutter fleet as it prepares to chair the 8-nation Arctic Council next year. By Marina Koren