Congress

Where we are now in a potential war with Syria; why entering a war would be illegal, immoral and imprudent; and what we should do instead, according to David …

Though the world dodged a bullet with the British parliamentary vote Thursday against going to war, it also brought with it great dangers, notably that of complacency, today being …

Dave Johnson takes a look at the latest excuses for why Congress remains in a hopeless deadlock.

“Time and again we have seen domestic agendas succumb to military adventures abroad — both because the military-industrial-congressional complex drains money that might otherwise be used for domestic goals,” …

In today's On the News segment:President Obama announced that he will ask Congress for authorization for a military strike in Syria; Harvard scientists found that the constant strain of …

Grassroots pressure has forced President Obama to seek approval from Congress for an attack on Syria. But Obama is hell-bent on ordering a missile assault on that country, and …

Are we really going to do this? Are we going to wade into a struggle we don't really want to fight? Are we going to mire ourselves in a …

Congress will reconvene shortly. That means more battles over taxes and spending, regulations and safety nets, and how to get the economy out of first gear. Which means more …

“Obama’s strongest allies can’t stomach the stench of lies that are the foundation of the war effort against Syria,” writes Cooke about the conflict in Syria.

Chris Hedges continues his fight to strike down a section of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that permits the military to seize U.S. citizens, strip them of due …