Obama and aides confront skeptical Congress on Syria strike
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and his top aides launched a full-scale political offensive on Sunday to persuade a skeptical Congress to approve a military strike against Syria, but faced an uphill struggle to win over many lawmakers and…
A hawkish Kerry emerges as point man in Obama’s push to punish Syria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When the Senate takes up whether to back White House plans to attack Syria, there may be few more effective or passionate lobbyists for the administration than Secretary of State John Kerry, who was a member of that exclusive clu…
Sister says Liz Cheney’s opposition to gay marriage ‘dead wrong’
(Reuters) – Mary Cheney, the younger daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney who married her long-time partner Heather Poe last year, chastised her older sister, a Republican who is running for the Senate, for her opposition to same-sex marriage …
Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans: No surrender on Obamacare
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama’s new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in…
Obama’s Syria decision: a walk, a debate, and a new approach
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At the end of the day on Friday, after laying out a strong public case for U.S. military action in Syria, President Barack Obama took a 45-minute walk around the South Lawn of the White House with his chief of staff, Denis McDono…
Analysis: Military action in Syria faces uncertain fate in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Congress has resolved almost nothing of consequence since 2010, failing to complete what were once basic responsibilities for roads, schools, farms and the U.S. mail.
Senate to vote on Syria resolution no later than week of September 9: Reid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday that he would hold a vote on authorizing President Barack Obama to use limited military force against Syria no later than the week of September 9.
Texas Senator Cruz tells Republicans: No surrender on Obamacare
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is leading a conservative push to eliminate funding for President Barack Obama’s new healthcare law, took his fight on Saturday to a forum of Republican activists where he challenged lawmakers in…
Obama sends draft bill on Syria strikes to Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama sent draft legislation to Congress on Saturday formally asking for approval to use military force in Syria to “deter, disrupt, prevent and degrade” the potential for further chemical attacks.
Obama delays strike against Syria to seek Congress approval
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama stepped back from the brink on Saturday and delayed an imminent military strike against Syria to seek approval from the U.S. Congress in a gamble that will test his ability to project American strength abro…
