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President Donald Trump might soon toss the Iran nuclear deal back to Congress to decide its fate — but it’s no sure thing that lawmakers would kill it for good.
[ More ]The authors review the history of controversial diplomatic deals to understand the roots of right-wing rejection of major peace initiatives.
[ More ]Opponents of the Iran deal aren’t expecting the Congressional vote next month to go their way, but they are already planning for the day after their loss. Republicans in Congress are preparing several bills to sanction Iran. Even if those never reach a vote, the proposals could be problematic for Democrats well into 2016.
[ More ]The author argues that the promise of improved security prospects for our allies and expanded opportunities for trade in energy and defense will ultimately bring most Republicans around to support the deal.
[ More ]President Barack Obama’s Iran deal looks increasingly likely to survive a challenge from congressional Republicans after several swing Democrats said they would back the deal just as the Senate sped toward recess on Wednesday.
[ More ]Anti-deal advocacy groups flush with cash are flooding congressional offices with calls, emails to stop the Iran nuclear deal. The White House has launched an all-hands-on-deck approach involving nearly every major national security official to defend the deal
[ More ]The Iran nuclear deal has sharply divided U.S. lawmakers down typical partisian lines but the key will be the Senate where a mere 13 Democratic defections would allow the Republicans to override Obama's expected veto.
[ More ]Congressional Republicans are pressuring the Obama administration to take a firm line with Iran in the final stretch of the nuclear talks.
[ More ]Thirty-one percent of Republicans favor a new nuclear deal with Iran, creating a challenge for their party's lawmakers who largely oppose the framework accord sealed between Tehran and world powers.
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