Should U.S. Kill Another American Al-Qaida Operative? Sen. Graham Says Yes.

When does an American citizen give up his Constitutional rights — specifically, one who has joined al-Qaida and called for violence against the United States? It’s a legal question two U.S. administrations have failed to clearly answer. And, it seems, does not fret much about when a U.S. citizen becomes an al-Qaida threat and is…

Sen. Boxer on Benghazi: It’s All About GOP ‘Going After’ Hillary Clinton

Congressional Democrats in recent weeks have wondered aloud just what is the endgame for their Republican cohorts in their renewed attacks on Obama administration officials past and present over the deadly Benghazi consulate attacks. One, Senate Foreign Relations Committee member Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said Tuesday she believes the GOP’s efforts to find a smoking gun…

Photo of the Day: Feb. 8, 2013

Providing a stoic performance much like that of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta defended the administration’s actions surrounding the attack in Benghazi, Libya Sept. 11 2012.  More on his Wednesday testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee after the break.

Foreign Relations Panel OKs Kerry’s SecState Nomination; Full Senate Vote Later Today

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., is one step closer to reporting for duty in Foggy Bottom. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday morning, in one of the quickest congressional hearings you’ll ever see, took about 20 minutes to approve Kerry’s nomination to become secretary of state. “It was unanimous,” a smiling Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.,…

Live Blog: Sen. Kerry’s Own Foreign Relations Panel Examines His SecState Nomination

U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., appears — shy of any stumbles during today’s confirmation hearing — mere days away from finally becoming America’s top diplomat. This morning, Kerry will testify before the panel he technically still chairs, the Foreign Relations Committee, for his confirmation hearing. The panel’s ranking Republican, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee, told…

Photo of the Day: Jan. 23, 2013

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is spending much of today on the hill testifying about the attack in Benghazi, Libya on Sept. 11, 2012.  Clinton teared up at one point during this morning’s hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations committee, when talking about the casualties, and yelled at a senator when discussing the administrations response. …

Sen. McCain Joins Foreign Relations Panel. Possible Benghazi Hearing Just Got A Lot More Interesting.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who often advocates for U.S. military intervention in the world’s hot spots, is joining the Foreign Relations Committee. “Very pleased to be named to Foreign Relations, Armed Services, Indian Affairs & Homeland Security Committees – lots of work to do,” McCain tweeted late Thursday afternoon. McCain is one of President Obama’s…