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December 20, 2015

American veteran detained in North Korea may be victim of mistaken identity

After an 85-year-old American war veteran was dragged off an airplane and thrown in a North Korean prison a month ago, there are new reports he may have been the victim of mistaken identity.

December 20, 2015

Senators weigh additional sanctions amid Iran nuclear deal

Bipartisan skepticism in the Senate about the newly announced deal with Iran could mean a renewed push for tougher sanctions -- and a veto showdown with President Obama if the administration cannot ease senators' concerns.

December 20, 2015

Capitol Hill skepticism over Iran nuclear deal results in sanctions threat

Congress is voicing widespread, bipartisan skepticism about the deal between the United States and Iran to curb that country’s nuclear program, with several senators vowing Sunday to weigh additional sanctions on the isolated Middle East country.

December 20, 2015

Deal in hand, will Iran follow path of North Korea?

Now that the Obama administration has its nuclear deal with Iran, the big question is can Tehran be trusted to make good on its promises -- or, will it follow the path of North Korea?

December 20, 2015

Obama calls Netanyahu after Israeli leader slams Iran nuke deal

Obama called Netanyahu on Sunday to discuss the deal that the U.S. and five other world leader reached to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting some sanctions, amid the prime minister’s outspoken concerns the agreement still allows Iran to purse a nuclear weapon.  

December 20, 2015

US appoints new ambassador to the Philippines

The United States has sworn in a veteran diplomat as its new ambassador to the Philippines as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the aftermath of a devastating typhoon.

December 20, 2015

US, Afghan security deal at risk as Karzai calls for delay in signing

The tentative security deal reached between Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai could be at risk after Karzai told a gathering of elders that the signing should be put off until after next year's Afghan presidential election -- and signed only if it is approved by the council and the parliament.

December 20, 2015

Rep questions Kerry on secret Benghazi reward offer

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is questioning Secretary of State John Kerry on the administration's apparent decision to quietly offer a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the Benghazi terror attack.

December 20, 2015

Testimony gives more evidence administration's Benghazi claims were ‘indefensible,’ rep says

New classified testimony on Benghazi by five CIA employees shows the administration's initial narrative about a protest gone awry was "indefensible," according to a lawmaker who took part in two classified sessions before the House Intelligence Committee.

December 20, 2015

State Department reveals it's been offering $10M reward for Benghazi info

The State Department announced Friday it has been quietly offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the deadly 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi.