Pope and Congress: Francis is certain to challenge lawmakers
By ANDREW TAYLOR A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis’ remarks…
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In split with Obama, Sen. Chuck Schumer opposes Iran deal
By DONNA CASSATA Sen. Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat expected to be the party’s next leader in the Senate, said he will oppose the Iran nuclear deal in spite…
CONGRESS PLANS TOUGH IRAN SANCTIONS IF DEAL FAILS
By PHILIP ELLIOTT U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, left, visit the media seating area of Kerry’s aircraft as it sits on…
US DECISION TO CUT AID TO CREATE FRICTION IN EGYPT
By DEB RIECHMANN In this Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 photo, Egyptian army soldiers take their positions on top and next to their armored vehicles to guard an entrance of Tahrir…
DEMPSEY: SYRIAN REBELS WOULDN’T BACK US INTERESTS
By BRADLEY KLAPPER FILE – In this July 18, 2013, file photo, Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, holds up a photo of a deployed American…
CONGRESS SPLIT ON CUTTING OFF AID TO EGYPT
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER In this photo taken March 10, 2011, Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim elected to Congress, becomes emotional as he testifies before the House Homeland Security…
US OK WITH FRANCE, UK ARMING SYRIA’S REBELS
Secretary of State John Kerry, accompanied by Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr, gestures as he speaks to reporters following their meeting at the State Department in Washington, Monday, March 18,…