Administration attempts to head off congressional sanctions
Foreign Policy
Congress, White House Set for Iran-Sanctions Showdown
Distrustful of Iran, both parties on the Hill are pushing new sanctions that would start in six months, or sooner if Tehran breaks the deal. The White House fears a self-fulfilling prophecy
Obama Reaches Out to Netanyahu to Ease Concerns About Iran Nuclear Deal
After Israeli PM called agreement a “historic mistake”
The Iran Deal: Kerry’s Ordeal, Obama’s Challenge
A grueling all-nighter for the Secretary of State, charges of foolishness for the President
Memo From Geneva: Iran Nuclear Deal in the Balance
Of croissants and centrifuges, and the struggle to seal a deal
Iran’s Supreme Leader: Fanatic or “Genius”?
A diatribe against Israel and the U.S. stokes fears about whether Iran can be trusted
Corps Delays Pull-Up Requirements for Female Marines
Jan. 1 deadline for key part of combat readiness put on hold indefinitely
Rand Paul Aids Surprise Guantánamo Bay Win for Obama
Three Republicans join most Senate Democrats in a vote to loosen restrictions on transferring detainees out of the prison at Guantánamo Bay, potentially leading to its closure
War Over the Warthogs
Air Force and Congress fighting over plan to ground soldiers’ favorite warplane
Disappearing Act
U.S. military’s quest for “invisible” troops and weapons drawing closer
Hillary or Not, Bill Clinton Wants a Female President
‘I think it will be a good thing for the world as well as for America’
America’s Longest War…Likely to Get Longer
U.S. and Afghanistan agree on draft pact allowing U.S. troops to remain
The Fight for a “Right”: How an Iran Deal Might Hinge on One Simple Word
Avoiding conflict will require finessing a thorny sticking point