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Tom Cotton on Monday introduced a bill that would rescind the new policy directive requiring the special labeling for goods produced in the disputed regions. (AP Photo)

Cotton looks to reverse Obama guidance on Israeli trade

Susan Crabtree · February 1, 2016 8:10 pm

Inhofe blocks Obama’s choice for Veterans Affairs inspector general

Susan Crabtree · February 1, 2016 5:16 pm

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listens as President Obama speaks in the Cabinet Room at the White House. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Cabinet endorsements for Clinton raise thorny legal issues

Susan Crabtree · February 1, 2016 5:01 am

"We're not dictating the outcomes, here. We need the Syrian people to engage on this." said White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (AP File Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House won’t rule out path for Assad’s re-election

Susan Crabtree · January 29, 2016 9:01 pm

Josh Earnest tried to counter a steady stream of largely GOP predictions that Hillary Clinton will face a Justice Department indictment for the email scandal. (AP Photo)

White House not worried about Clinton indictment

Susan Crabtree · January 29, 2016 7:56 pm

They are meeting to discuss legislative priorities and areas of possible compromise for the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama, Ryan, McConnell to huddle Tuesday

Susan Crabtree · January 29, 2016 6:47 pm

Katie Beirne Fallon, the director of White House legislative affairs, will soon leave the job, and Amy Rosenbaum, the deputy director, will move into the top role. (AP Photo)

Obama losing his top Capitol Hill liaison

Susan Crabtree · January 29, 2016 6:10 pm

"The latest nuclear test is a reminder of the failure of current U.S. and international policy to eliminate the threat of North Korea's nuclear program," Sen. Bob Corker, the committee's chairman, said in a statement. "We need a proactive approach that will more effectively isolate the regime instead of continuing to respond to mounting threats and provocation." (AP file photo/Jon Chol Jin)

Senate panel passes North Korea sanctions bill

Susan Crabtree · January 28, 2016 7:26 pm

HHS didn’t check homes before giving migrant kids to traffickers

HHS didn’t check homes before giving migrant kids to traffickers

Susan Crabtree · January 28, 2016 4:01 pm

Obama’s credibility with Syrian rebels collapses

National Security

Obama’s credibility with Syrian rebels collapses

Susan Crabtree · January 28, 2016 1:44 pm

"In Iowa right now, national security and jobs and the economy, those are the top issues. that's all I'm going to say." (AP file photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Ernst: GOP debate is important for Iowa voters

Joel Gehrke, Susan Crabtree · January 27, 2016 10:04 pm

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.,Â said he wants to be sure what happened in Iraq doesn't happen again in Afghanistan, when U.S. troops leave that country.Â (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

National Security

GOP, Dems push Obama on Iran sanctions

Susan Crabtree · January 27, 2016 6:25 pm