Middle East crises loom in background as NATO leaders gather in Washington While this year's summit is expected to focus largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine, Iran's military support for Russia and Turkey's strategic balancing act with Moscow are expected to weigh on NATO leaders gathered in Washington. Washington Pulse
US, Israel hold second virtual meeting on Rafah Biden administration officials have denied offering to green-light an Israeli invasion of Rafah if Israel holds off on retaliating against Iran. Washington Pulse
State Department staffer resigns over Biden's handling of Gaza Annelle Sheline is the second State Department official to publicly resign since Oct. 7, citing the erosion of US credibility on human rights in the Middle East as a result of the war. Washington Pulse
US Navy plans for smaller fleet amid spending caps despite Middle East crisis Facing budget caps and new procurement delays, the Navy is poised to reduce the overall size of its fleet even as attacks by Iran and its proxies in Yemen have led to unprecedented disruptions of commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Washington Pulse
Exclusive US government employees plan walkout over Biden’s Gaza policies By Joyce Karam , Elizabeth Hagedorn
US election 2016: Make-or-break time for Clinton in California Here's what happened on the campaign trail the week of May 30. United States
US election 2016: Trump, Clinton now running neck and neck Here's what happened on the campaign trail the week of May 23. Congress
Does Obama administration oppose key Iran bill? Congress blows up over the administration's refusal to endorse renewal of the expiring Iran Sanctions Act. Iran
Saudi takes rare turn on congressional hot seat Riyadh's support for extremist clerics is under scrutiny as Congress debates whether to allow terror victims to sue the kingdom. Saudi Arabia
US election 2016: Can Democrats and Republicans unite around their chosen candidates? Here's what happened on the campaign trail the week of May 16. Congress
Congress rolls out red carpet in Washington for jilted GCC The Senate is getting ready to extend diplomatic courtesies to the Gulf Cooperation Council as it prepares to open a Washington office. Legacy: Gulf
Arms sales to Libya draw congressional skepticism The United Nations is ready to lift the arms embargo on Libya. Congress, not so much. Libya
US elections 2016: Everything you need to know this week Here’s what happened on the campaign during the week of May 9. Congress
What happened to billions in US military aid to Egypt? The Obama administration has provided Cairo with $6.5 billion in military aid since 2011 but can't account for all of it, according to a new government report. Egypt
Why is Congress keeping its powder dry on Iran sanctions? Republican leaders are determined to craft the most comprehensive legislative package they can get through Congress. Iran
Congress inches closer to handing Pentagon $350 million for Syrian rebels Sen. John McCain signs off on aid request blocked after last year's effort ended in a debacle. Jordan
Obama, Congress hurtle toward showdown over Israel missile defense Lawmakers are feeling a lot more generous than the Obama administration when it comes to Israel's safety. Israel
