Nuclear Deal

The existing sanctions are even more critical, McConnell argued. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Senate to vote on Iran sanctions bill

Susan Crabtree · November 29, 2016 7:06 pm

"Only weeks after Iran was found to have violated the nuclear agreement, the Obama administration is yet again giving the Ayatollah more concessions," House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said in response to the decision. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

McCarthy condemns Obama for licensing aircraft sales to Iran

Joel Gehrke · November 22, 2016 9:24 pm

Gaps In U.N. Reporting of Iranian Nuclear Activity Could Test Trump Administration, Experts Say

Jenna Lifhits · November 22, 2016 8:25 pm

A letter from House Republicans also asked Obama to sign a bill that would extend current sanctions against Iran for the next decade. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

GOP warns Obama against new Iran concessions

Susan Ferrechio · November 22, 2016 4:48 pm

The president-elect met with retired Marine Gen. James Mattis last weekend and described him as a "general's general." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

‘Warrior Monk’ Mattis at odds with Trump, but could be a good fit

Jamie McIntyre · November 22, 2016 1:00 pm

President Obama also decided to give leeway to the Iranian regime in pursuing its regional agenda, lest it walk away from the nuclear deal. This has cost the U.S. its regional allies and hundreds of thousands of people their lives. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

Obama’s eight years of failure with Iran

Washington Examiner · November 19, 2016 5:01 am

Iran Will Take Advantage of Obama Administration’s Final Weeks, Top Lawmaker Warns

Jenna Lifhits · November 18, 2016 6:36 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said passage shows that Congress is ready to take a tougher stance on Iran than that of President Obama. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

House votes 419-1 to extend Iran sanctions

Pete Kasperowicz · November 15, 2016 10:24 pm

Nuclear Weapons Expert: White House May Have Sandbagged Controversial Iran Deal Report

Jenna Lifhits · November 14, 2016 11:00 am

Obama Administration Loosens Nuclear Deal After Iran Violates It

Jenna Lifhits · November 10, 2016 8:23 pm

Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal, But the Obama Administration Won’t Say It’s a ‘Formal Violation’

Jenna Lifhits · November 10, 2016 5:38 pm

GOP Candidates Bash Iran Deal While Democrats Hide From It

Jenna Lifhits · November 7, 2016 2:33 pm