Lawmakers say US under pressure to take action in Syria
Former ambassador to UN says to expect ‘limited military action’ in coming days; McCain says Tehran and Damascus have both crossed ‘red lines’
View ArticleDrone strikes lead Congress to rethink post-9/11 law
Between 2,424 and 3,967 people are believed to have been killed by US drones, the majority in Pakistan
View ArticleMcCain: Without American action, Assad could remain in power
Arizona and New Jersey senators voice bipartisan support for military backing for Syrian rebels, skeptical of diplomacy’s efficacy
View ArticleJohn McCain slips across border into Syria, meets with rebels
The Daily Beast: Free Syrian Army’s military leaders tell the senator they want a no-fly zone, as well as arms and strikes on Hezbollah
View ArticleFears grow of foreign-fueled arms race in Syria
EU decision to lift arms embargo on rebels follows Russian move to supply Assad with advanced anti-aircraft missiles
View ArticleMcCain calls for greater US help to Syrian rebels
US senator, who on Monday entered the war-torn country, urges Obama administration to aid opposition forces
View ArticleWashington knocks Russia over air defense sale
White House says move to supply Damascus with S-300 anti-airstrike system will perpetuate conflict
View ArticleMcCain: We can help the ‘right Syrians’
CNN: After surprise trip to Syria to meet rebel leaders, Republican senator says the status quo is unacceptable
View ArticleMcCain: Syrian rebels need heavy weapons
Arizona senator who recently visited Free Syrian Army leaders says opposition can’t face Assad’s tanks with AK-47s
View ArticleSamantha Power gets early boost from pro-Israel voices
Facing Senate confirmation with a trail of controversial quotes, Power’s pro-Israel bona fides win endorsement from ADL, Alan Dershowitz, Joe Lieberman
View Article‘US close to OK on arming Syrian rebels’
Opposition leaders’ warning that rebellion could face devastating losses without greater support prompts the Obama administration to consider taking drastic action
View ArticleAmbassador to US backs Power as ‘caring deeply’ about Israel
Michael Oren joins growing list of Jewish leaders who’ve come out in favor of Obama’s nominee for UN envoy
View ArticlePower’s interventionism thrills pro-Israel set — until it comes to Israel
Although she’s received strong endorsements, some influential groups question Obama’s nominee for UN ambassador
View ArticleBill Clinton slams Obama for dithering on Syria
‘Sometimes it’s just best to get caught trying,’ former president says, decrying US reluctance to arm rebels
View ArticleWhite House says it welcomes Clinton’s Syria critique
Obama respects former president’s view that he should intensify support for rebels, but must be the one to make the decision, press secretary says
View ArticleSenators to Obama: Arming Syrian rebels not enough
In letter, John McCain, Carl Levin and Robert Menendez urge president to consider aerial attacks on Assad regime targets
View ArticleObama leery of intervention in Mideast turmoil
As it grapples with a recovering economy and a war-weary public, the administration tries to steer clear of conflict
View ArticleWashington divided on continued support for Egypt
Obama and many legislators are reluctant to label Morsi’s overthrow a ‘coup’; such a designation could halt US aid
View ArticleSenators push for Syria intervention after Israeli strike
Republicans McCain, Graham say latest attack on missile site underlines need for US air campaign against Assad
View ArticleUS considering using force in Syria, top general says
Martin Dempsey says deploying air power ‘under deliberation’ but situation ‘can be made worse’ by military intervention
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