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In Brief, How the Syria Crisis Affects Israel

Nothing Congress will do next week will make the Syria crisis any worse than it already is for Israel. President Obama’s “red line” on chemical weapons was likely crossed long ago, with no response. Likewise, Obama’s demand that Assad leave

The White House's Bogus Israel Argument on Syria

The White House's Bogus Israel Argument on Syria

The White House is attempting to win congressional support for President Barack Obama’s proposed military strike against Syria by telling members of the House and Senate that such action would be for the benefit and safety of Israel. It’s a

U.S. Aid to Syrian Opposition Tops $1 Billion

U.S. Aid to Syrian Opposition Tops $1 Billion

According to USAID (United States Agency For International Development), the federal agency in charge of distributing the vast majority of foreign aid monies to other countries, United States taxpayers are now footing a bill of over one billion dollars in

China Argues Against US Action Against Syria

China Argues Against US Action Against Syria

(AP) China argues against US action against SyriaBEIJINGChina is urging the U.S. not to take unilateral action against Syria in response to last month’s chemical weapons attack against civilians. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Monday that Washington had

Russia Not Convinced by US Evidence on Syria

Russia Not Convinced by US Evidence on Syria

(AP) Russia not convinced by US evidence on SyriaMOSCOWThe information the U.S. showed Moscow trying to prove that the Syrian regime was behind an alleged chemical weapons attack is “absolutely unconvincing,” Russia’s foreign minister said Monday. The United States insists

Obama Seeks Syria Support from Former Foe McCain

Obama Seeks Syria Support from Former Foe McCain

(AP) Obama seeks Syria support from former foe McCainBy BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama is inviting former foe Sen. John McCain to the White House, hoping one of Congress’ most intractable foreign policy hawks will help sell the idea of

Sell Out: GOP May Cave on Debt Ceiling Due to Obama Syria Move

Sell Out: GOP May Cave on Debt Ceiling Due to Obama Syria Move

President Barack Obama’s decision to punt a possible strike against Syria to Congress has reshuffled the congressional calculus on Washington’s looming debt-ceiling debate and made Republican concessions more likely, say GOP congressional aides. A House Republican aide told Reuters that

Kerry: I Never Said Syria Response Had to Be Swift

Kerry: I Never Said Syria Response Had to Be Swift

John Kerry, speaking on Face the Nation, defended Barack Obama’s delay in implementing action against Bashar Assad while he goes to Congress for authorization.  Host Major Garrett asked, “I know you believe the president’s decision to seek congressional authorization is courageous,

McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

McCain Blisters Obama for Indecision on Syria

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) tore into Barack Obama for his indecision in attacking Syria on CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday.  McCain accused the President has not presented a coherent strategy to respond to Bashar al-Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons against

Rep. Peter King Slams Obama for 'Clear Failure of Leadership'

Rep. Peter King Slams Obama for 'Clear Failure of Leadership'

On Fox News Sunday, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) slammed President Barack Obama for his “clear failure of leadership” on Syria.  King said Obama has statutory and constitutional authority to strike Syria and criticized him for sending “mixed signals” to the

'Spinal Tap' Star Mocks Obama's Waffling on Syria

'Spinal Tap' Star Mocks Obama's Waffling on Syria

Comedians have meekly argued that there’s not much to mock about President Barack Obama. They have a point. What’s funny about a booming economy, crystal clear leadership, government transparency, an avalanche of new jobs and a Middle East finally shedding

Syria Mocks 'Historic American Retreat'

Syria Mocks 'Historic American Retreat'

With President Barack Obama’s announcement on Saturday that he will, after all, go to Congress for authorization to use force against the Assad regime in Syria, Syria is celebrating. President Bashar al-Assad stated that Syria could confront any action from

Kerry: Syria Tests Positive for Sarin

Kerry: Syria Tests Positive for Sarin

Secretary of State John Kerry “Let me just add that this morning, a very important recent development, that in the last 24 hours, we have learned through samples that were provided to the United States that have now been tested