Tag: Sanctions

Republicans have been pushing for a vote on new sanctions legislation, and President Obama has clearly resisted, going so far as to pressure Democrats this month to withdraw their support for a bipartisan bill that would easily pass in the House. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

National Security

Experts: Obama needs new sanctions options in Syria

Susan Crabtree · September 28, 2016 4:01 am

Treasury will take forceful action to pressure North Korea's proliferation network and to protect the U.S. financial system from abuse," said Adam J. Szubin, acting under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at Treasury. (AP Photo)

National Security

U.S. sanctions Chinese company to rein in North Korea

Susan Crabtree · September 26, 2016 5:01 pm

President Obama said he —œcarefully considered—£ the 1974 Trade Act’s criteria before informing Congress of his intentions to remove the trade sanction in place on Burma since 1989. (AP Photo)

Obama lifts trade sanction against Burma

Nicole Duran · September 14, 2016 4:50 pm

A nuclear missile launch near the Punggye-ri test site in North Korea was the suspected cause of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake early Friday, local time. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Security

GOP blames Obama for slow-walking North Korea sanctions

Pete Kasperowicz · September 9, 2016 12:46 pm

Russian Diplomat: U.S. Sanctions on Iran a ‘Big Hindrance’

Jenna Lifhits · September 1, 2016 2:58 pm

"Today's action sanctions senior al Qaeda operatives responsible for moving money and weapons across the Middle East," said Adam Szubin, acting undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence. (Ken Cedeno/Bloomberg News)

National Security

Treasury Department sanctions Iran-based terrorists

David Wilkes · July 20, 2016 5:45 pm

Royce denied that the bill would undermine the Iran deal, saying it would force the WH to crack down on Iran. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

House votes for tougher Iran sanctions over Dem objections

Joel Gehrke · July 14, 2016 5:10 pm

Democrats Join Republicans in Concern Over Boeing-Iran Deal

Jenna Lifhits · July 7, 2016 12:55 pm

Sanctions extend to 23 North Korean individuals and entities for roles in serious human rights violations. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

National Security

Kim Jong-un sanctioned by U.S. for human rights abuses

Kelly Cohen · July 6, 2016 5:20 pm

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., commended the 37-nation Financial Action Task Force for continuing to label Iran as a "high-risk" country, but said the group conceded too much too soon by lifting the countermeasures. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hoyer warns against removal of Iran financial sanctions

Nicole Duran · June 27, 2016 8:48 pm

John Kirby confirmed reports that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles this week into the Sea of Japan. (AP Photo)

State Dept.: North Korea missile sanctions may not work for a ‘long’ time

Pete Kasperowicz · June 22, 2016 8:59 pm

North Korea has failed in all four previous attempts to launch the Musudan, according to Pentagon officials. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

National Security

U.S. reports partial success of North Korea missile test

Jamie McIntyre · June 21, 2016 11:56 pm