Conflict
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:58
Key lawmakers in both parties endorsed President Obama's call for a punitive strike on Syria, giving momentum to his drive to win authorization from Congress.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:52
Kerry realized his mistake almost immediately and quickly assured the lawmakers that the administration was fine with a ban on ground troops. "Let's shut that door now as tight as we can," he said.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 06:13
He mentioned it when speaking at a news conference about relations with Russia and brought this offer by Russia as an example of positive sign in bilateral relations.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 00:00
In Caracas, sales of bottled water are booming, with families paying the equivalent of $4.80 for a five-gallon jug, twice the price of gasoline.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 14:41
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed events in the Middle East and U.S. troop issues during an interview broadcast July 7, but recorded July 3, with Candy Crowley.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 12:43
White House officials convened a briefing on Syria for congressional leaders Thursday evening, as lawmakers from both parties continued to express skepticism about taking military action without congressional authorization.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 12:41
The goal of the cruise missile strikes the United States is planning to carry out in Syria is to restore the smudged “red line” that President Obama drew a year ago against the use of poison gas.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 11:51
Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest addresses intelligence reports on the Syrian chemical attack, the administration's communications with Congress on Syria, and how the situation compares to the war in Iraq.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:11
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the UNSC resolution on Syria, other international responses to the situation in Syria, and the new IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:06
Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the international community's response to the situation in Syria, Congress' role in dictating the U.S. response, the review of bilateral relations with Egypt, and the Mideast peace process.