Tag: Iran

National Security

Iran deal garners 36 Senate Dem ‘yes’ votes

Kelly Cohen · September 3, 2015 7:51 pm

The White House is focused on letting Congress vote on the disapproval resolution and ensuring that Iran upholds its end of the bargain, Earnest said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

White House not raising bar for Senate vote on Iran deal

Nicole Duran · September 3, 2015 7:39 pm

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., left, introduces Vice President Joe Biden prior to his discussion with Jewish community leaders at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, Fla. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

National Security

Biden defends Iran deal, shows off foreign policy chops

Nicole Duran · September 3, 2015 4:46 pm

Gwen Ifill's tweet referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu represents a "self-inflicted wound," PBS' Michael Getler wrote. (AP file)

PBS ombudsman is not amused with Gwen Ifill’s Iran deal tweet

Becket Adams · September 3, 2015 4:10 pm

Netanyahu and AIPAC: Right to Fight

Elliott Abrams · September 3, 2015 2:33 pm

In this Aug. 4, 2015, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Obama is getting his Iran deal around Congress, not through it

Washington Examiner · September 3, 2015 4:01 am

Iran deal supporters press their luck, aim for filibuster

Susan Ferrechio · September 3, 2015 4:01 am

Responding to Ifill, who tweeted "Take that, Bibi" when pointing out a graphic by the State Department, Chris Christie told "The Hugh Hewitt Show" that Ifill "should be ashamed of herself" for the remark.Â (AP Photos)

Christie: PBS’ Ifill ‘should be ashamed of herself’

Al Weaver · September 3, 2015 12:44 am

House Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a letter to Democratic House lawmakers that she has learned debate on the measure will begin Wednesday, with a vote on Friday.Â (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Nancy Pelosi says House will vote on Iran deal next week

Susan Ferrechio · September 2, 2015 8:52 pm

Gwen Ifill's tweet sparked anger online, and many said it appeared to be a direct knock at Benjamin Netanyahu and his now-failed attempt to kill the Iran deal in Congress. (AP Photo)Â

PBS host defends herself after tweeting, ‘Take that, Bibi’

Becket Adams · September 2, 2015 7:00 pm

Kerry pledges boost in defense aid to Israel to win Iran support

Susan Ferrechio · September 2, 2015 6:09 pm

National Security

Kerry: We have a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy with Iran

Barbara Boland · September 2, 2015 4:38 pm