World & Nation
The Democratic-controlled Senate will not be rushed into ratifying the new U.S.
Dec. 3, 1987
Politics
To many who know him, Sen.
Oct. 4, 1987
For years, Rep.
Nov. 10, 1994
Top U.S. military leaders testify the war in Afghanistan ended in ‘strategic failure’ after a long series of Pentagon mistakes and miscalculations.
Sept. 28, 2021
Sen. Levin’s bid to boost drone oversight falters in Congress
Feb. 12, 2014
Despite strong opposition from Republican conservatives, President Reagan has reason to be confident that the treaty that he and Soviet leader Mikhail S.
Dec. 9, 1987
WASHINGTON -- An effort by a powerful U.S. senator to broaden congressional oversight of lethal drone strikes overseas fell apart last week after the White House refused to expand the number of lawmakers briefed on covert CIA operations, according to senior U.S. officials.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sam Nunn (D-Ga.), fearful that sharp cuts in defense spending would increase unemployment, said Wednesday his panel will propose trimming far less from the Pentagon budget this year than the $15-billion cut by the House.
March 12, 1992
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sam Nunn (D-Ga.) warned Thursday that the success of U.S.
Sept. 15, 1989
Secrecy: Bush plans to give classified briefings to just eight members. Those out of the loop cite their right to know.
Oct. 10, 2001