Washington Politics Senators plopped $100B of wishes into the military budget and went on recess There are now 900 amendments to the NDAA. We break down some of the most extravagant and expensive.Andrew LautzOctober 10, 2022
Europe Brink delights foreign policy consensus, sails through confirmation hearing Biden’s nominee for Ukraine ambassador hit all the right notes but left questions about Washington's diplomatic role in ending the war.James CardenMay 11, 2022
Middle East Sen. Rand Paul bucks party, says getting out of Iran deal was 'a mistake' The Kentucky Republican leaves classified briefing, says US in "much more difficult position now" than when the JCPOA was enforced.Kyle AnzaloneMarch 23, 2022
Africa Why I want to kill Biden's massive US-Egyptian arms deal Washington must stop rewarding this strongman, whose tyrannical government tortures children and makes a mockery of justice.Senator Rand PaulFebruary 10, 2022
Europe Senator Menendez: I want all Russians to feel the pain The chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee is selling his sanctions proposal and promising devastation.Nick Cleveland-StoutFebruary 09, 2022
Europe Senate barely beats back Ted Cruz's Nord Stream 2 sanctions bill The measure would have punished Russia and anyone working on the gas project, which is supported by our German partners.Marcus StanleyJanuary 14, 2022