Threats
Outline in Hand, Iran-Nuke Negotiators Turn to Details
Negotiators settled on 'key parameters' for a future deal now set to be finalized in late June.
Policy
The Glowing Optimism of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Ashraf Ghani praised U.S. support in his speech before Congress and promised to accelerate his country's move toward self-reliance.
Threats
White House To Delay Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The Obama administration expects to keep 9,800 troops in the country through the end of 2015.
Policy
Bob Menendez Pressures White House on Ukraine as Charges Loom
With his political future in question, the senator from New Jersey isn’t backing down on criticizing the administration's handling of the crisis in Ukraine.
Policy
Here's What Netanyahu Told Congress
The Israeli Prime Minister implored to a joint session of Congress that 'we are better off' without a nuclear deal with Iran.
Policy
Netanyahu Speaks Nice to White House Ahead of Congressional Visit
At the AIPAC policy conference, the Israeli prime minister previewed his Tuesday speech and insisted he means no disrespect to President Obama.
Threats
US Vacates Embassy as Uncertainty Grows in Yemen
Employees are racing to remove weapons and documents from the compound in Sanaa, which will shut down this week.
Ideas
Boehner Invites Israeli Prime Minister To Address Congress Next Month
House Speaker John Boehner requested in a letter Wednesday that Benjamin Netanyahu speak before a joint meeting of Congress in February. By Marina Koren
Policy
Obama’s No-Show in Paris March Was a 'Mistake,' White House Says
Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday that the Obama administration 'should have sent someone with a higher profile' to the unity rallyin France this weekend. By Marina Koren
Threats
ISIS Beheads Another American Hostage
A video released Sunday by the terrorist group shows the execution of an American aid worker and former U.S. Army Ranger. By Marina Koren
Threats
The Khorasan Group Was Planning an ‘Imminent Attack’ on the West
The U.S. has had the Khorasan Group on its radar for a while, even if few had heard of them until Monday night's air strikes. By Marina Koren
Policy
Ukrainian President Asks Congress for Lethal Aid To Confront Russia
Poroshenko's visit to Washington on Thursday was a show of solidarity with the U.S., and he wanted Russian President Vladimir Putin to know it. By Marina Koren
Threats
GOP Fears That ISIL Fighters Are Entering US Through Mexico Border
Despite some Republican fears, administration officials say ISIL fighters are more likely to enter the U.S. on a flight using Western passports than through Mexico. By Rebecca Nelson and Marina Koren
Threats
Russia Steps Up Its Militarization of the North Pole
While the U.S. and Canada cancels a joint military exercise with Russia, Moscow says it has begun building new military facilities just west of Alaska. By Marina Koren
Threats
Obama Outlines Expanded US Troop Plan for the Baltics
President Obama wants U.S. troops to continuously rotate through Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania as a hedge against continued Russian aggression. By Marina Koren
Science & Tech
Three Companies Want to Send NASA's Astronauts Into Space
A different kind of space race is seeking to break America's reliance on Russia to get U.S. astronauts into orbit. By Marina Koren
Threats
Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Russian Economy
The president escalated U.S. sanctions on Russia's finance, arms and energy sectors, declaring it the 'main tool' for influencing Vladimir Putin's behavior. By Marina Koren and Matt Berman
Threats
U.S. Says Russia 'Created the Conditions' for Malaysia Airlines Crash
New intelligence finds no direct link between the air disaster and the Russian government, but it likely won't quell concerns about some association. By Marina Koren
Threats
Ukraine Says Malaysia Airlines Crash Is No Different Than 9/11
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko drew the comparison Monday in an attempt to rally U.S. support against Russia. By Marina Koren
Business
Is the U.S. Ready to Patrol the Arctic?
A sobering look at America's ice-cutter fleet as it prepares to chair the 8-nation Arctic Council next year. By Marina Koren
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