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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 370

David Espo

Secretary of State John Kerry gives brief remarks to members of the media before attending a classified briefing for all House members on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, to speak about the deal reached to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in relief from international sanctions. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
July 23, 2015, 12:56 am
Republicans challenge Obama on Iran accord
‘Tougher sanctions will bring Iran to the table for a better deal and a good deal,’ says one GOP senator
By David Espo and Deb Riechmann
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid of Nev., along with Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin, D-Ill., left, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speak to media after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hillin Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (AP/Molly Riley)
July 22, 2015, 5:58 am
Democrats, Republicans spar on Iranian nuke deal
Lawmakers begin staking out positions, as closed-door briefings from John Kerry and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz also start
By David Espo
President Barack Obama answers questions about the Iran nuclear deal during a news conference at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2015. (AP/Susan Walsh)
July 17, 2015, 2:51 am
White House seeks support at home and abroad for Iran deal
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to leave for Israel, Saudi Arabia this weekend; Kerry to brief Gulf leaders next month
By David Espo
Scott Walker takes questions before his speech at the Wisconsin Republican Party convention in La Crosse, Wisconsin, May 15, 2015. (AP/Scott Bauer)
July 17, 2015, 2:44 am
Republicans are against Iran deal, with or without reading it
GOP lawmakers laying down markers for next year’s presidential campaigns and control of Congress
By David Espo
In this May 5, 2015, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky walks to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, after a news conference. (Evan Vucci/AP)
May 8, 2015, 11:36 am
Iran legislation is win-win for GOP, Obama
White House retains the final word on any nuclear deal, while Republicans get a public debate on sanctions relief
By David Espo
Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner (photo credit: AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
December 12, 2014, 6:39 am
House approves $1.1T bill financing government
Obama, Republicans join forces to override Democratic complaints, averting another government shutdown
By David Espo and Andrew Taylor
US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks accompanied by his wife Elaine Chao at his election night event November 4, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky (Photo credit: Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images/AFP)
November 5, 2014, 9:39 am
Republicans ride midterm wave to control of Senate, House
GOP says US citizens ‘hungry for new leadership;’ message is to ‘work together,’ outgoing Democratic majority leader offers
By David Espo and Robert Furlow
US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks accompanied by his wife Elaine Chao at his election night event November 4, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky (Photo credit: Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images/AFP)
November 5, 2014, 6:11 am
Republicans take control of Senate, tighten hold on House
US citizens are ‘hungry for new leadership,’ says GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell, as two-thirds of voters say the country is on the wrong track
By David Espo and Robert Furlow
US President Barack Obama delivers a prime-time address from the Cross Hall of the White House on September 10, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Saul Loeb, Pool)
September 18, 2014, 2:03 am
US House grudgingly approves arms for Syrian rebels
In fight against IS, 273-156 vote crosses party lines in a Congress marked by near ceaseless partisanship
By David Espo and Donna Cassata
Members of the anti-war activist group CodePink interrupt a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 17, 2014, 4:50 am
Dempsey: Ground troops may be necessary in Iraq
Top US general says he may recommend boots on the ground, though White House quickly reiterates Obama’s position
By David Espo and Donna Cassata
President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Cross Hall in the White House, ordering the United States into a broad military campaign to “degrade and ultimately destroy” militants in two volatile Middle East nations, authorizing airstrikes inside Syria for the first time, as well as an expansion of strikes in Iraq. (photo credit: AP Photo/Saul Loeb, Pool)
September 12, 2014, 12:45 am
Obama’s bid to combat jihadists draws domestic support
Republicans and Democrats both back US president’s call to confront Islamic State
By Bradley Klapper and David Espo
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, left, walks off the Senate floor with Sen. Chuck Schumer after voting to avoid a financial default and reopen the government after a 16-day partial shutdown, in October 2013 (photo credit: AP/Evan Vucci)
October 17, 2013, 6:17 am
Congress votes to end shutdown, avoid US default
Leaving Obamacare intact, Senate and House pass legislation raising the debt ceiling and funding the government
By David Espo
US President Barack Obama leaves a meeting with congressional Republicans on Capitol Hill in Sept. 2013 (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
September 11, 2013, 3:41 am
Obama melds threat of attack, hope of diplomacy
Ahead of nationally televised speech, US president halts attempt to get Congress to approve strike pending negotiated resolution
By Julie Pace and David Espo
US President Barack Obama stands with Vice President Joe Biden as he makes a statement about Syria in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
August 31, 2013, 9:38 pm
Obama seeking congressional OK for Syria action
With Navy ships poised to strike, US president says he has decided on military action but awaits lawmakers’ input
By David Espo
US President Barack Obama speaking on Monday. (photo credit:AP/Carolyn Kaster)
January 1, 2013, 6:09 am
US lawmakers reach 11th-hour deal to stave off ‘fiscal cliff’ tax raise
Plan will put tax hike on rich, leave levels for lower and middle incomes untouched
By David Espo
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