Congressional Leaders

Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
The White House says President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has the authority he needs to take the action against the Islamic State militants that he will outline Wednesday night. Obama discussed his plans with congressional leaders Tuesday...
Obama Discusses Iraq
Obama Discusses Iraq
Obama Discusses Iraq
President Barack Obama and congressional leaders believe he does not need authorization from Congress for some steps he might take to quell the al-Qaida-inspired insurgency sweeping through Iraq, the Senate's top Republican and Capitol Hill aides said after the president briefed senior lawmakers Wednesday...
Obama Lobbies Congress to Support Attack On Syria
Obama Lobbies Congress to Support Attack On Syria
Obama Lobbies Congress to Support Attack On Syria
Some key lawmakers support U.S. missile strikes on Syria.  After a White House meeting with President Obama, Senator Dianne Feinstein said she is "fully supportive of the president's action."  The California Democrat chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee...