Inside The Moscow Meeting That Laid Bare Iran's Weak Hand

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects White House Ballroom Funding In Reconciliation Bill Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, The Senate’s nonpartisan referee has rejected a bid by Republicans to fund $1 billion for the White House ballroom expansion and other White House security upgrades. According to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, the $1 billion proposal breaks the rules of the reconciliation process. As parliamentarian, MacDonough’s go-ahead is traditionally required to approve individual items passed under the partisan process. Republicans are seeking to use the reconciliation process—which is not subject to the filibuster—to pass $72...

The Lebanese government’s intention is to fully disarm Hezbollah in the area north of the Litani River within the next four months. That’s not sitting well with Hezbollah, who insists they will not compromise on the issue. Hezbollah cooperated with the disarmament south of the Litani, which was completed last month. Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlullah […]