John Boehner

John Boehner to Step Down in October

House speaker resigning from his post to help smooth over Conservative infighting.

'Preemptory surrender'

Cruz: Republican Leaders Gave Up on Iran Deal

Presidential candidate attacks own party leaders for not being willing to cause government shutdown to stop deal, Planned Parenthood.

Obama Fighting for a Veto, His Loss is 'Already Clear'

Obama holds conference call in desperate attempt for veto support as adviser admits no deal backing; Pelosi announces media blitz.

Iran 'Sales Job' Begins Thursday With Senate Hearings

The Obama administration will begin its effort to sell the Iran nuclear deal to Congress Thursday at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Boehner Vows to 'Do Everything' to Combat Iran Deal

US Speaker of the House says POTUS faces 'serious skepticism' over Iranian nuclear deal, Congress to 'ask tougher questions.'

Can Congress Beat Obama's Iran Deal Veto?

Republicans discuss chances of two-thirds majority to block sanctions lifting; Obama 'working hard' to get 34 Democrats to back him.

Obama Sends More Troops to Iraq, But Still No ISIS Strategy

450 more US personnel will join 3,100 military advisers already in Iraq; Republicans slam Obama for 'tactical' moves without strategy.

Boehner Criticizes Obama Over Strategy Against ISIS

Boehner calls on Obama to re-engage troops in Iraq in a combat-like role to fight ISIS.

Boehner: Iran Deal an 'Alarming Departure' from Obama's Goals

House Speaker says Congress must fully review the framework deal with Iran before any sanctions are lifted.

After Congress, Netanyahu, Boehner Meet Again in Jerusalem

In veiled jab at Obama, House Speaker warns: 'You can’t continue to turn your eye away from the threats that face all of us.'

Boehner: Obama's 'Animosity' to Israel is 'Reprehensible'

House Speaker, who is set to visit Israel, says US pressure on Netanyahu over 4-5 years 'pushed him to the point where he had to speak up.'

Bibi's Footsteps? Abe First Japanese PM to Address Congress

Boehner invites Abe, as Japan unveils largest warship since WWII as part of military buildup Abe is leading alongside Israel alliance.

Boehner 'Shocked' by Report of Israel Spying on US

Top Republican in Congress debunks claims of info on Iran deal being passed to Congress, says he is 'baffled' by the report.

Boehner to Visit Israel in Late March

Republican House Speaker to lead a group of Republican lawmakers on a visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Boehner: Unprecedented Demand for Tickets to Bibi Speech

House Speaker says White House has worsened relations with Israel in the last 5-6 weeks.

Boehner: Netanyahu's Speech Isn't Destructive

House Speaker says he "couldn't disagree more" with Susan Rice's comments on PM Netanyahu's Congress speech.

Democrats Complain Netanyahu Speech Could 'Undermine' Iran Deal

23 Democrat senators write to Boehner asking to postpone Netanyahu's speech, saying invite was 'political tool' to urge sanctions on Iran.

Boehner Slams White House 'Animosity' toward Netanyahu

House Speaker said he felt it was important to do an end-run around White House 'interference', invite Israeli PM to speak.

Jewish Democrats to Boehner: End the 'Firestorm' Over Netanyahu

Reps. Steve Israel, Ted Deutch and Nita Lowey say speaker John Boehner "politicized" U.S. relations with Israel.

Senators Petition Boehner to Postpone Netanyahu Speech

Democrats circulate a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone the speech by Netanyahu until after Israeli elections.

PM Considering Changing Format of Congress Address

Netanyahu's team reacts to criticism over planned address to Congress; may pull live TV plan.

Israel's US Envoy Says Bibi US Protocol Flap Republicans' Fault

Ron Dermer denies he engineered controversial Congress address, claims was under impression Boehner would notify Obama.

Boehner: Obama Administration Has Deep Antipathy for Netanyahu

In interview aired on Fox News Wednesday, House Speaker John Boehner defends his decision to invite PM to speak before Congress.

Boehner: No One Can Talk about Iran Like Bibi

Army Radio quotes official sources who claim senators asked Israel: 'Save us from our own mistakes.'

Democrats: We Weren't Consulted on Netanyahu Visit

Harry Reid says he wasn't consulted about Netanyahu invite to Congress but will "listen to what he has to say".

Democrat Leader Says Invitation to Netanyahu Inappropriate

Nancy Pelosi says John Boehner’s invitation for PM Netanyahu to address Congress is “inappropriate”.

White House: Obama Will Not Meet Netanyahu, Nor will Kerry

Leftists say Netanyahu's speech in Congress, set for March 3 ahead of March 17 polls, is an election ploy, demand Israeli TV ignore it.

Netanyahu Address to Congress Coordinated with Ambassador

Politico reports John Boehner coordinated Netanyahu's invitation to address Congress directly with the Israeli ambassador.

Kerry, Boehner: Netanyahu's Invitation Not a Ploy

US Secretary of State, House speaker welcome Netanyahu's invitation to speak to Congress despite White House's acerbic response.

Netanyahu Invited to Address Congress

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to address joint session in February, House Speaker John Boehner announces.

World Leaders Hail US-Cuba Announcement

Leaders around the world congratulate Obama and Castro on 'historic' deal, while US Republicans criticize at home.

Senatorial revolution

'Lame Duck' Obama: 'Worst Situation Since Eisenhower'

Republicans take back the Senate as Obama admits to voter 'frustration in the government, polarization has gotten worse.'

Tree Anne Frank Wrote About Planted at US Capitol Grounds

Sapling grown from chestnut tree Holocaust victim Frank wrote about in her famous diary will be planted this month.

Putin Sanctions U.S. Senators After Obama Sanctions Russians

Putin bars 9 American officials from entering Russia, including House Speaker Boehner and Sen. McCain.

Boehner: Obama's Insisting On Our Unconditional Surrender

U.S. House Speaker rejects Obama’s stance that he’ll talk to Republicans only after the partial government shutdown ends.

Obama Must Consult with Congress on Syria, Says Boehner

Aide to House Speaker: The White House must consult with congressional leaders before taking any action in Syria.

Democrats and Republicans Trade Blame over Fiscal Cliff

With just over a week to go before automatic and massive spending cuts and tax increases are due to kick in, lawmakers can't reach agreement

Boehner Buoys Israel

House Speaker Reassures Israel of Congressional Support

In a major address that was overlooked by Israeli media House Speaker John Boehner reassured Israel of American solidarity

House Approves Boehner Plan as Sides Continue to Argue

As the clock ticks on the U.S. debt ceiling, the House of Representatives approve Speaker John Boehner’s plan. But will it pass the Senate?