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Egypt's Mohamed ElBaradei A 'Stooge,' Says American Jewish Leader

-David Gibson

Comments by prominent Jewish leader Malcolm Hoenlein could complicate an already difficult diplomatic moment in the Middle East

Ronald Reagan Centennial: Roses and Remembrance

-Tom Diemer

The 40th president was born on Feb. 6, 1911 in Illinois. The centennial of his birth will be marked by a series of events next year beginning with a Reagan float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.

Democrats Boast of 'Top 10' List in Last Congress

-Tom Diemer

Whether voters didn't fully understand all of Congress' accomplishments or simply didn't agree with the Democratic priorities, the party took a shellacking in the mid-term election.

5 Hair-Raising Crises in Foreign Affairs/National Security We Somehow Avoided in 2010

-David Wood

We somehow sailed unscathed past crises in Iraq, Pakistan, North Korea, the Mideast -- and at home.

North Korea Leaders 'More Pragmatic,' Bill Richardson Says After Trip

-Christopher Weber

Back from an unofficial diplomatic mission to North Korea, the New Mexico governor says leaders there are "more pragmatic" than they are portrayed by the state-run media.

Senate Ratifies START Treaty, 71 to 26; a Win for Obama, a Loss for Jon Kyl

-Patricia Murphy

Republicans broke ranks and joined Democrats to pass the arms reduction treaty with Russia, the president's top foreign policy priority. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) was the bill's champion in the Senate.

U.S. House Members Fleeing Washington as Holiday Approaches and Congress Grinds Away

-Tom Diemer

Official, workaholic Washington has little patience with those who dare complain about toiling through the holidays.

START: Passage Virtually Assured as 11 Republicans Split Ranks

-Patricia Murphy

Sens. Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander became the ninth and tenth Republicans to say they will support the treaty, giving Democrats the needed majority for passage of the arms pact with Russia.

START Treaty: More Republicans Coming on Board for Arms Pact

-Tom Diemer

Tennessee GOPers Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker are backing the deal, in part because Obama has agreed to upgrade America's nuclear arsenal. That should benefit a key facility in their state.

Obama Keeping Campaign Promise on Pakistan Raids?

-Matt Lewis

If anyone is surprised by ground raids by U.S. forces across Pakistan's border, they weren't paying attention to candidate Barack Obama's 2007 speeches.

START Treaty Up for Cliffhanger Vote in Senate

-Patricia Murphy

Key Republicans oppose ratification of the arms-reduction pact with Russia, saying they feel rushed. Angry Democrats, including Sen. John Kerry, call the objections phony and dangerous.

Obama Presses for Vote on START Treaty: Calls It 'Urgent National Priority'

-Tom Diemer

In asking for ratification of the arms treaty with Russia, Obama reminded Senate Republicans of the time-honored foreign policy adage: "politics stops at the water's edge."

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