Analysis & Commentary
US Congressman Introduces Legislation That Would Ensure Israel Maintains Its Qualitative Military
Representative Doug Collins (R-GA), Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, has introduced legislation to further the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security.
A Hungarian Speech that Signified Nothing
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban this month addressed the annual plenary of the World Jewish Congress, which was held in Budapest. The gathering convened there for the first...
Senators Urge Obama to Press Iran by Increased Sanctions
Members of Congress from both parties urged Obama administration officials to impose greater economic pressure to curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions and punish its human-rights violations.
Frustrated with Diplomacy, Some in Congress Seek Total Ban on Iran’s Oil
After failing to halt Iran’s nuclear advances with harsh economic sanctions, a group of U.S. lawmakers and analysts is proposing a more drastic remedy: cutting off Iran entirely...
Chambers Prepare for Another Round of Iran Sanctions
After a temporary lull, Congress is gearing up to try to pass new Iran sanctions legislation in the coming months that could severely restrict whole segments of Iranian commerce...
US Congress Moves to Close Iran Sanctions Loophole
Legislation backed by a bipartisan group of US senators aims to tighten the financial stranglehold on Iran by cutting off Iran's access to an estimated $60-$100 billion...
US Senators Seek to Block Iran From Billion-Dollar Reserves
Legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday would block Iran's access to billions of dollars worth of foreign currency reserves in the latest congressional...
Senate Bill Aims to Toughen Iran Sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Wednesday that would sharply toughen U.S. economic sanctions on Iran despite administration calls for Congress to delay penalties...
FDD Welcomes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves
In a strong sign of bipartisan support for intensified pressure on the Iranian regime, United States Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bill Nelson (D-FL), and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act.
Obama, Not Congress, Is the Reason Guantánamo Is Still Open
During a news conference earlier this week, President Obama was asked about the mass hunger strike at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility.
Succession Plans
A Republican congressman warned Tuesday that the Palestinian Authority would lose U.S. aid if officials affiliated with terror group Hamas succeed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
US Congress in Move to Tighten Financial Noose on Iran
The move is expected "within weeks" because of growing impatience with diplomatic efforts to settle the confrontation over Iran's nuclear ambitions. "Our patience is up and I expect to see a...
Failure of Nuclear Talks with Iran Jumpstarts Push in Congress for Tougher Sanctions
Current sanctions have undercut the Iranian economy, causing high unemployment and inflation while daily oil production and the value of the country’s currency, the rial, have dropped.
Senate Shows United Support for Blocking Iran Access to Euros
The Senate showed strong support over the weekend for blocking Iran's access to euros, as Congress continues to push for additional measures to choke funding to Tehran's nuclear program.
The CIA’s Interrogation Program Deserves a Public Airing
The Democrats on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence have bequeathed to the lucky few with clearances a 6,000-page report on the Central Intelligence Agency’s enhanced interrogation program.
FDD Applauds Bipartisan Syria Legislation
During the week marking the two year anniversary of the crisis in Syria, Congress introduced two bills that could potentially change the situation on the ground: The Syria Democratic Transition Act of 2013 and the Free Syria Act of 2013.
HuffPost Live
With members of Congress increasingly supportive of military action in Syria, a reluctant president Obama may be led into war. FDD's Jonathan Schanzer weighs in.
FDD Praises Senators Casey and Rubio for New Syria Legislation
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies congratulates Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) for sponsoring a bipartisan bill which would authorize the Obama administration to sanction any entity conducting significant transactions through...
Iran Work Shows Kirk Adjusting to Life Post-Stroke
In his first major appearance this year outside the halls of Congress, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk had a succinct message to convey. "I have one message for the dictators in Tehran, 'I'm baaack,'" Kirk called out to the attendees of the American...
US Senator, Treasury Press EU to Blacklist Hezbollah
In an exchange with US Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) on drying up Iranian funds for the financing of its alleged nuclear weapons program, Treasury Under Secretary David Cohen said the US government...
