Josh Rogin
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 06:25
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), now threatening Baghdad, was funded for years by wealthy donors in Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, three U.S. allies that have dual agendas in the war on terror.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 07:35
President Obama recently requested $5 billion more next year to support a new Counter-Terrorism Partnerships Fund. However, Congress has voiced strong resistance to the fund because of lack of details of how the funds will be spent.
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 07:25
President Obama’s Wednesday announcement that he wants $5 billion more next year to fight terrorism came as a complete surprise to the congressmen who will have to give him the money, and they reacted Wednesday with confusion and skepticism.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 07:20
California Senator Dianne Feinstein faced criticism Wednesday after expressing her opposition to language in proposed Iran sanctions legislation.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 07:25
The Obama administration is going to war with its own party to save its peace talks with Iran.
Friday, June 15, 2012 - 00:00
In today's vote, Rubio switched sides and voted for Aponte's confirmation.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 00:00
The House Appropriations Committees' allocation for State and foreign operations for fiscal 2013, $48.4 billion, would represent a 12 percent cut from the administration's $54.71 billion request.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 00:00
"U.S. policy on this is very clear. The president doesn't support decriminalization, but he does consider this is a legitimate debate. And it's a legitimate debate because it helps to demystify this as an option," said Dan Restrepo.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 00:00
Blinken wouldn't comment on the statements by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) questioning whether one of the Mexican presidential candidates would continue Calderon's commitment.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 00:00
Aponte's initial nomination to be ambassador to El Salvador was held up last year in an effort led by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC), who was demanding more information about Aponte's long-ago romance with Roberto Tamayo, a Cuban-born insurance salesman