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Congress rolls out red carpet in Washington for jilted GCC
Wednesday, May. 18, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
The Senate is getting ready to extend diplomatic courtesies to the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to open a Washington office.
Arms sales to Libya draw congressional skepticism
Tuesday, May. 17, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
The United Nations is ready to lift the arms embargo on Libya. Congress, not so much.
US elections 2016: Everything you need to know this week
Sunday, May. 15, 2016 | Reeves Barbour, Contributor
Here’s what happened on the campaign during the week of May 9.
What happened to billions in US military aid to Egypt?
Thursday, May. 12, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
The Obama administration has provided Cairo with $6.5 billion in military aid since 2011 but can't account for all of it, according to a new government report.
Why is Congress keeping its powder dry on Iran sanctions?
Wednesday, May. 11, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
Republican leaders are determined to craft the most comprehensive legislative package they can get through Congress.
Congress inches closer to handing Pentagon $350 million for Syrian rebels
Thursday, Apr. 28, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
Sen. John McCain signs off on aid request blocked after last year's effort ended in a debacle.
Obama and Congress hurtle toward showdown over Israel missile defense
Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2016 | Julian Pecquet, Congressional Correspondent
Lawmakers are feeling a lot more generous than the Obama administration when it comes to Israel's safety.