Republican presidential hopeful Rubio blasts Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said on Tuesday he expected Congress to vote against the Iran nuclear deal, saying the agreement undermines U.S. security.
Republican presidential candidate Santorum calls Iran deal U.S. “capitulation”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said on Tuesday the deal on Iran’s nuclear program is “a catastrophic capitulation” by President Barack Obama’s administration that will empower Tehran.
Senate Foreign Relations head sees ‘rigorous review’ of Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who will play a central role in determining the congressional response to the Iran nuclear deal, said on Tuesday he begins “from a place of deep skepticism” …
House Foreign Affairs chairman says Iran deal ‘a tough sell’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee criticized the nuclear agreement reached with Iran on Tuesday, saying it does not require Tehran to dismantle bombmaking technology and will a…
Republican presidential candidate Huckabee says Iran deal threatens U.S., Israel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday the nuclear deal reached with Iran will empower Tehran to carry out threats against the United States and Israel.
Republican presidential candidate Fiorina skeptical of Iran deal: CBS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential contender Carly Fiorina expressed skepticism on Tuesday about a deal reached to contain Iran’s nuclear program.
Kerry does not expect Congress to definitively reject Iran deal
VIENNA (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he does not expect the U.S. Congress to definitively reject the nuclear deal reached by Iran and six major powers on Tuesday.
Republican presidential candidate Graham says Iran deal is ‘terrible’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. presidential candidate Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said the nuclear agreement reached with Iran is “a possible death sentence for Israel” and will “make everything worse.”
House Democratic leader says Congress to scrutinize Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said she spoke to President Barack Obama on Monday night about the nuclear deal reached with Iran and that Congress will scrutinize it.
California progressives challenge governor’s fiscal caution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – After years of fiscal and policy restraint by California Governor Jerry Brown, a new crop of legislative leaders are trying to push the state further to the left, with mixed results.
