Washington Politics
Brett McGurk's account of Biden Gaza policy has a huge blind spot
Former Biden officials challenge him and his book's central premise that pressuring Israel would have been counterproductive
October 26, 2026
Former Biden officials challenge him and his book's central premise that pressuring Israel would have been counterproductive
While they differ on domestic issues and in some ways on the West Bank, the two main parties in contention are very much still hardline on foreign policy
WATCH: Annelle Sheline tells Always at War why another foray against the Houthis would only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Liberal lawmakers are anxious to go after the defense secretary over Iran, Venezuela and more
Evidence now suggests at a minimum, the Trump admin used the June agreement to stall and weaken Iran's leverage with really no intent on carrying it out
While going back to the status quo ante — free transit through the waterway — seems unlikely, there's a proven way ahead that won't breach sovereignty or shut off access
