CENTCOM commander acknowledges he did not try to stop Taliban from entering Kabul “If someone actually made a decision, that would’ve been me,” Gen. Kenneth 'Frank' McKenzie told House lawmakers during a hearing today. Congress
US House passes measure to end maintenance for Saudi aircraft targeting Yemen Progressives' bid to get Riyadh to stop bombing Yemen may test Biden's commitment to Gulf allies. Congress
House Democrats back away from delaying Israel arms sale amid Gaza conflict The Biden administration will brief lawmakers on the proposed $735 million sale of JDAM guidance conversion kits and other weapons equipment. Congress
Congress unsure what's next after Trump decides to arm Syrian Kurds Lawmakers laid the groundwork for arming the YPG back in 2014. Syria
Libyan rivals descend on Washington The war-wracked country’s competing factions are fighting for Donald Trump’s ear. Libya
Is lack of direction from Trump hampering Congress on Iran? Democrats complain they have no idea what the president thinks of Congress' sanctions proposals. Congress
Congress-mandated panel accused of whitewashing Israeli discrimination against Christians The US Commission on International Religious Freedom is under fire from one of its own. Israel
The story behind Brotherhood’s low-key lobbying before Sisi state visit As Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrives in Washington to meet US President Donald Trump, a previously unpublished document reveals the behind-the-scenes efforts made by the Muslim Brotherhood to keep from being labeled a terrorist group in the United States. Egypt
Congress cautiously takes on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps A bipartisan Senate bill to slap terrorism sanctions on the Iranian military raises questions about its practical impact. Congress
Congress takes aim at Iran's ballistic missiles The House and Senate have wrapped up sanctions legislation just in time for AIPAC confab. Congress
Congress slams Trump proposal to reduce military aid Key lawmakers of both parties vow to fight effort to shift aid from grants to loans. Congress
Congress wants answers from Turkey on shutdown of US aid pipeline to Syria Senate Democrats are warning Ankara not to take out its anger over US aid to Kurds on Mercy Corps. Syria
Yemen war turns two Saudi Arabia and the United States need to put more thought into the endgame for the war in Yemen. Saudi Arabia
Congress prepares for another showdown over Saudi arms sales Senators of both parties are determined to keep US bombs out of Yemen. Saudi Arabia
Congress looks to ground Emirates air route Lawmakers want US President Donald Trump to cancel planned Europe-US route. Gulf
