Tag: Sanctions

"I am deeply concerned by reports that Iran has tested multiple missiles," said Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

National Security

Clinton calls for sanctions after Iran missile testing

Kelly Cohen · March 9, 2016 7:59 pm

The White House says it is still reviewing an appropriate response to Iran's decision to test two ballistic missiles on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Fars News Agency, Omid Vahabzadeh)

WH still mulling response after more Iran missile testing

Susan Crabtree · March 9, 2016 7:01 pm

The launch of Iran's long-range ballistic missileÂ does appear to be a violation of U.N. resolutions barring development of such weapons, the White House and State Department said. (Iranian Defense Ministry via AP)

White House mulls sanctions after Iran’s missile test

Susan Crabtree · March 8, 2016 8:13 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed that nuclear weapons be ready at any time. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea readies nukes for ‘moment’s notice’

Anna Giaritelli · March 4, 2016 12:10 am

President Obama praised Wednesday's passage of U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama touts ‘strong’ new sanctions against North Korea

Susan Crabtree · March 2, 2016 4:09 pm

Ambassador Samantha Power announced the agreement late Thursday following a U.N. Security Council meeting. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

U.N. proposes new sanctions on North Korea

Anna Giaritelli · February 26, 2016 1:22 am

Last week, President Obama authorized airstrikes on an Islamic State training camp in Libya that killed more than 40 militants. (AP Photo)

Obama extends Libyan sanctions

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 11:37 pm

President Obama signed into law legislation that would impose tighter sanctions against North Korea. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama signs North Korea sanctions bill into law

Pete Kasperowicz · February 18, 2016 7:45 pm

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce said, "North Korea is a human rights house of horrors." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

National Security

House sends North Korea sanctions bill to Obama

Susan Ferrechio · February 12, 2016 4:51 pm

Ed Royce sought an explanation of why the State and Treasury Departments have allowed Mahan Air to continue ferrying its weapons and personnel into Syria.

Key lawmaker says Obama dodging sanctions against Iranian airline

Susan Crabtree · February 11, 2016 4:50 pm

This is another tax relief measure we have done in drib and drabs, McConnell said. This would make it permanent. Its another important accomplishment of this majority. (Bloomberg/Drew Angerer)

Senate moves to ban taxes on Internet access

Susan Ferrechio · February 9, 2016 10:29 pm

The North Korea Sanctions Enforce Act, a bill from Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., passed the House last month and is scheduled for a vote in the full Senate this week (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Senate to vote on North Korea sanctions following missile launch

Jacqueline Klimas · February 8, 2016 3:26 pm