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In this June 8, 2013 image made from video provided by Associated Press Television, Libyans run for cover after fighting broke out outside the office of Libya Shield pro-government militia in Benghazi, Libya. The violence which left dozens of people dead broke out Saturday when protesters stormed a base belonging to Libya Shield, a grouping of pro-government militias tasked with maintaining security. The protesters were demanding militias leave their camp and submit to the full authority of Libya's security forces. (AP Photo/APTV) ** TV OUT **

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Why don’t liberal Syria intervention critics talk about Libya?

Byron York · September 7, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.

Why many Republicans won’t support Obama on Syria attack

Byron York · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington. A vote for war can make or break a White House hopeful. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Did Marco Rubio vote ‘No’ on Syria to please GOP base still angry at him over immigration?

Byron York · September 5, 2013 4:00 am

Free Syrian army fighters pose for a photograph as they stand in rubble in Idlib province, Syria, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Aleppo Media Center, AMC)

Can US separate the good guys from jihadists in Syria?

Byron York · September 5, 2013 4:00 am

United States Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is up for re-election in 2014, and so far he is facing three challengers in the Republican primary, none of whom are thought at the moment to represent a serious threat to his election prospects. (AP/Bruce Smith)

Lindsey Graham’s opponents slam support for Syria action

Byron York · September 4, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio leaves the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, to speak with reporters following a meeting between President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. Boehner said he will support President Barack Obama's call for the U.S. to take action against Syria for alleged chemical weapons use and says his Republican colleagues should support the president, too. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Boehner ducks out: White House must lead Syria authorization effort; passage still ‘uphill battle’

Byron York · September 3, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama walks towards the Oval Office after he made a statement about Syria in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Beltway Confidential

Last resort: When all else failed, Obama went to Congress

Byron York · September 2, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama delivers a health care address to a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Obama’s Syria move could set up epic confrontation with Congress

Byron York · September 1, 2013 4:00 am

Iowa Democrat prays: Dear God, thank you for abortion

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Iowa Democrat prays: Dear God, thank you for abortion

Byron York · August 31, 2013 4:00 am

Challengers to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., from within his own party say that he doesn't represent his home state well. (AP File)

Conservatives ready another try to unseat Lindsey Graham

Byron York · August 29, 2013 4:00 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, does not want his party to force a government shutdown to defund Obamacare. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Scott Walker: Don’t shut down government over Obamacare

Byron York · August 27, 2013 4:00 am

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks during a rally in Greenville, S.C. (AP/ Richard Shiro)

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Answering Chris Christie jab, Bobby Jindal stands by GOP ‘stupid party’ critique, takes shots of his own

Byron York · August 27, 2013 4:00 am