Defense

Obama Considering Boots on the Ground in Iraq

But the troops would not engage in combat, the White House says.

Management

Obama: U.K. and France Will Join U.S. In Delivering Aid to Iraq

The president made a short statement and answered questions on Iraq Saturday morning.

Defense

Obama to Iraq: 'America Is Coming to Help'

President Obama addressed the nation on a U.S. humanitarian operation conducted Thursday.

Management

Obama Bashes Congress Over Gridlock

The president's news conference slams inaction and says he'll have to "act alone."

Defense

Obama on Ukraine's Pro-Russia Separatists: 'What Are They Trying to Hide?'

"We have to make sure that the truth is out," the president said.

Defense

John Kerry Makes the U.S. Case Against Russia Over Downed Plane

The Secretary of State made the Obama administration's pitch over the plane crash in Ukraine across TV Sunday morning.

Defense

Obama: We Know At Least One American Was Killed on Downed Malaysian Flight

The president addressed the plane crash in a Friday morning press conference.

Oversight

Supreme Court Limits President Obama's Appointment Powers

Pro forma Senate sessions can't be ignored, high court rules.

Defense

Americans Are Not Happy With Obama About Iraq. But They Don’t Really Know What to Do.

The crisis in Iraq has Americans frustrated with the president, a new poll finds.

Defense

The Suspected Ringleader of the Benghazi Attacks Is in U.S. Custody

Ahmed Abu Khattala was taken by American troops near Benghazi this weekend.

Management

Time Running Out on Debt Ceiling

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says that Congress only has until Feb. 27 to raise the debt limit without risking default.

Defense

What We Know About the Reported Plane Hijacking During the Sochi Opening Ceremony

Plane, diverted to Istanbul, originated in Ukraine; Turkish forces reportedly have subdued hijacker.

Oversight

Senate GOP Leader Sets Up Another Debt Ceiling Fight

Mitch McConnell makes it clear he'll seek policy riders on measure to hike debt limit.

Management

Obama: NSA Reforms Should Give Americans 'Greater Confidence'

But will they be enough to satisfy critics?

Management

White House Pushes Back on Gates

The National Security Council is hitting back against criticisms of Vice President Biden from the former Defense secretary's new memoir.