
Confirmation hearings in progress for crucial cabinet posts such as Defense Secretary and Attorney General miss an important reality in the Obama administration–the official chain of command apparently operates, when it does operate, only for show.
by Charles Ortel5 Feb 2015, 7:11 AM PST0

As the western powers prepare for the latest round of never-ending talks with Iran over the fate of its nuclear program, the Tehran regime is reportedly overseeing the construction of a nuclear plant in Syria, as well as the building of new missile sites. Both moves underscore the contempt that Iran has for UN Security Council resolutions and for the nuclear talks themselves, and suggest that President Barack Obama’s quest for a deal at any price has only encouraged Iran to behave more aggressively.
by Joel B. Pollak14 Jan 2015, 6:45 AM PST0