
While being questioned by Lindsey Graham about the means through which the Obama administration intended to secure the ousting of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter conceded that such efforts were “principally political.”
by Robert Kraychik28 Oct 2015, 5:59 AM PST0

The United States and Russia have agreed on new rules to avoid any confusion or conflict in Syria as both countries lead different coalitions. The Iraqi government also agreed not to ask Russia for help in its airspace.
by Mary Chastain21 Oct 2015, 7:20 AM PST0

“I believe that we can get a veto-proof majority,” he told Breitbart News. “Yesterday [Tuesday] was the best day that his deal will have. And I don’t believe it was a very good day.” He said that in addition to a handful of Democrats who already opposed the deal, others are expressing misgivings.
by Joel B. Pollak16 Jul 2015, 5:49 AM PST0

State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said that Secretary of State John Kerry does not believe Russia is an existential threat to the US at Friday’s press briefing. Toner declared, “The secretary doesn’t agree with the assessment that Russia is an
by Ian Hanchett10 Jul 2015, 3:09 PM PST0

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that while Russia’s actions have become “somewhat more concerning” since 2012, Joint Chiefs Chairman nominee Gen. Joseph Dunford was giving “his own view” when he called Russia “the greatest threat to our national
by Ian Hanchett9 Jul 2015, 1:05 PM PST0

Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr., the nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that Russia is the “greatest threat” to the US’ national security before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. Dunford was asked by Senator
by Ian Hanchett9 Jul 2015, 8:41 AM PST0