Obama Calls Iran Deal 'Most Consequential Foreign Policy Debate' Since Iraq Vote
The new agreement over Iran's nuclear program is the strongest non-proliferation agreement ever negotiated, the president says.
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Think America's Roads Are Crumbling? Not Quite
A common talking point in the Highway Trust Fund fight is that roads are crumbling. So it may surprise you to know that the country's roads and bridges actually have been looking better lately.
Paul Just The Latest Candidate To Assault Paper
Rand Paul burned and used a wood chipper and chainsaw on a stack of paper representing the federal tax code. But he's hardly the first candidate to attack what he sees as an offensive pile of paper.
Transcript: Secretary Of State John Kerry On Cuba, Nuclear Deal With Iran
In an interview, Kerry says that he was prepared to — and did — walk away from nuclear negotiations with Iran, but that Congress rejecting the eventual agreement would cost the U.S. all credibility.
From Highways To Trade Deal, What Big Business Wants By Christmas
Business lobbyists say Congress has enough time left this year to pass significant legislation. But those plans could get tripped up by debate over Iran and over the budget.
Obama Says Iran Nuclear Deal Meets U.S. National Security Interests
In a news conference that lasted over an hour, the president urged Congress to evaluate "this agreement based on the facts, not on politics." The deal faces much skepticism in Congress and in Israel.
Republicans Likely Will Oppose Iran Deal, But Find It Hard To Derail
If Congress passes a measure of disapproval regarding the lifting of Iran sanctions, President Obama likely would veto it — meaning a two-thirds majority would have to opposed Tuesday's agreement.
One-Third Of Congressional Districts Could Be Affected By Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling expected Monday could dramatically remake the partisan makeup of the next Congress ahead of the 2016 elections.
How Key Republicans Helped Obama To Biggest Week Of His Second Term
Their role in moving major issues in the president's direction — from health care and trade to same-sex marriage and the Confederate flag — was remarkable.
Obama Administration To Shift Ransom-For-Hostages Rules
While the Obama administration maintains it will not negotiate with terrorists, it will allow families to negotiate on their own for release of loved ones.