Tag: Nation

GOP senators demand say on Iran nuclear deal

National Security

GOP senators demand say on Iran nuclear deal

Washington Examiner · July 24, 2014 12:55 am

This Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 file photo, shows the Social Security Administration's main campus is seen in Woodlawn, Md. Six years ago the Social Security Administration embarked on an aggressive plan to replace outdated computer systems overwhelmed by a growing flood of disability claims. Nearly $300 million later, the new system is nowhere near ready and agency officials are struggling to salvage a project racked by delays and mismanagement.

Social Security spent $300M on ‘IT boondoggle’

Washington Examiner · July 24, 2014 12:49 am

Study: 10M have gained coverage through health law

Study: 10M have gained coverage through health law

Associated Press · July 23, 2014 10:08 pm

US: Downed fighter jets part of pattern in Ukraine

US: Downed fighter jets part of pattern in Ukraine

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 9:52 pm

Boehner lauds doctor who saved lawmaker’s baby

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 9:14 pm

FILE - This Nov. 6, 2013, file photo shows a BNSF Railway train hauling crude oil near Wolf Point, Mont. Thousands of older rail tank cars that carry crude oil would be phased out within two years under regulations proposed in response to a series of fiery train crashes over the past year. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the government's testing of crude oil from the Bakken region of North Dakota and Montana shows the oil is on the high end of a range of volatility compared with other crude oils, meaning it's more likely to ignite if spilled. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Stopping deadly oil train fires: New rules planned

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 8:12 pm

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry boards his plane after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Kerry is meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Netanyahu, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as efforts for a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel continues. (AP Photo/Pool)

Senators push to end Hamas threat in cease-fire

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 7:57 pm

Boehner asks Obama to declare stance on border

National Security

Boehner asks Obama to declare stance on border

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 7:15 pm

US officials, lawmakers clash over Iraq policy

National Security

US officials, lawmakers clash over Iraq policy

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 5:03 pm

Paul Russo, with the John Stevens Shop, works on the letters for the Disabled Veterans' Life Memorial, Monday, July 21, 2014 in Washington. The memorial is scheduled to be dedicated in October. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Memorial honoring injured veterans under way in DC

Washington Examiner · July 23, 2014 1:23 pm

President Barack Obama visits the Dutch Embassy in Washington to sign a book of condolence, joined by Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Mollema, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Most of the 298 people aboard the Malaysia Airlines plane that was shot down near the border between Ukraine and Russia were Dutch citizens. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obama pledges justice in visit to Dutch embassy

Washington Examiner · July 22, 2014 11:41 pm

Supreme Court allows Arizona execution to proceed

Supreme Court allows Arizona execution to proceed

Washington Examiner · July 22, 2014 10:53 pm