Susan Ferrechio

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An aide to House Speaker John Boehner said President Obama personally briefed the speaker this afternoon on Syria. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Following Thursday call with Obama, Boehner requests more answers on Syria

Susan Ferrechio · August 29, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Scott Rigell, R-Va., is the primary author of a letter that stipulates that the president is required to receive Congressional authorization under the Constitution and War Powers Resolution of 1973. (AP/Steve Helber)

More than a quarter of all House lawmakers demand Congress approve military strike on Syria

Susan Ferrechio · August 28, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is demanding spending cuts in return for the House voting to raise the ceiling. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

John Boehner calls on Obama to ‘make the case’ to Congress, public for Syrian strike

Susan Ferrechio · August 28, 2013 4:00 am

With likely military action looming, Boehner on Monday night received a brief call from the White House that included little to no detail about how the United States will react to Syriaâs use of chemical weapons on its own citizens. (AP/Hassan Ammar)

John Boehner contradicts White House, says there’s little or no consultation on Syria

Susan Ferrechio · August 27, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner said âa whale of a fightâ is coming over the debt ceiling. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

John Boehner: ‘Whale of a fight’ coming on debt ceiling

Susan Ferrechio · August 27, 2013 4:00 am

New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner holds a press conference with his mother Frances Weiner in New York City on August 15. (Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Anthony Weiner celebrates Women’s Equality Day

Susan Ferrechio · August 26, 2013 4:00 am

A letter was sent to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano questioning whether illegal immigrants were being instructed on how to beat the immigration system by falsely claiming political asylum. (AP File)

House Oversight demands Janet Napolitano hand over information on growing asylum requests

Susan Ferrechio · August 26, 2013 4:00 am

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is being hit from the right over his support for immigration reform in 1986 and 2006. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

New radio ad attacks Mitch McConnell’s conservative credentials

Susan Ferrechio · August 26, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner send out a statement Monday urging President Obama to consult with Congress and explain his decision to the American people. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

John Boehner: Obama has obligation to consult Congress on Syria, meets with White House

Susan Ferrechio · August 26, 2013 4:00 am

While some legislators say the United States shouldn't give aid to Egypt in light of the military crackdown, others say the country's strategic importance complicates matters. (AP Photo/Ahmed Gomaa)

Lawmakers split on cutting aid to Egypt

Susan Ferrechio · August 18, 2013 4:00 am

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said that violent crime will go up if a recent court ruling on his "Stop and Frisk" policy isn't overturned. (AP File)

Ray Kelly: Violent crime will go up if ‘stop and frisk’ policing ends

Susan Ferrechio · August 18, 2013 4:00 am

National Security

Rand Paul Wants Supreme Court review of NSA

Susan Ferrechio · August 18, 2013 4:00 am