Julian Pecquet
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 07:37
Tiny Lebanon is seeing its fortunes surge on Capitol Hill as fear of the Islamic State (IS) supplants any lingering concerns about Hezbollah.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 08:15
The US Senate wants to keep in place restrictions on military aid to Egypt, setting up a clash with Cairo’s backers in the House.
Friday, December 5, 2014 - 06:37
The US House of Representatives passed an annual defense bill on Dec. 4 that makes it clear that US allies will pick up a sizable part of the tab for President Barack Obama's plan to train and equip vetted rebels in Syria.
Monday, December 1, 2014 - 06:28
Congressional leaders return from Thanksgiving recess on Dec. 1 determined to pass a long-term spending bill — effective through the end of September 2015 — by Dec. 11, despite pressure from some Republicans to punt until the new GOP-controlled Senate takes over in January.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 09:38
Lawmakers are debating whether to give the Obama administration the power to sidestep legal obstacles to the $1.3 billion annual aid package.
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 08:28
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., wants to step up military aid to Jordan.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 06:14
The Obama administration fleshed out its goals for US-trained Syrian rebels on Sept. 16, prompting bipartisan concerns even among some of the opposition fighters' biggest supporters on Capitol Hill.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 08:10
Congress wants to clamp down on leftover military equipment going to local police departments, but what will happen to all that surplus gear?
Monday, August 11, 2014 - 06:55
In the battle for influence in the Middle East, Israel retains one unrivaled weapon in its arsenal: American voters. While other nations spend millions hiring high-priced lobbyists, Israel can rely on a grass-roots army of thousands of supporters to achieve its priorities
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 07:58
A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of July 21