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Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Syria complains to UN about several officials, including Senator John McCain, who entered the country without visas.

Syria Complains to UN: McCain Violated Our Sovereignty

Former Egyptian Minister: McCain is a 'Crazy Man'

Former Egyptian Minister Ahmad Abu Al-Gheit says Senator John McCain is a "crazy senator who lives in a dream".

Former Egyptian Minister: McCain is a 'Crazy Man'

Republicans Blast Obama Over 'Chickens**t' Comments

"There is no excuse for Obama Administration officials to insult the Prime Minister of Israel," say senators McCain and Graham.

Republicans Blast Obama Over 'Chickens**t' Comments

Contradicting Obama, Dempsey Calls for Iraq Ground Operation

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff tells Congress he recommends escalation Obama has opposed with disastrous results on the ground.

Contradicting Obama, Dempsey Calls for Iraq Ground Operation

Republicans Question Prisoner Exchange with Taliban

Republicans welcome the release of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, but express concern over the five Taliban terrorists released in exchange.

Republicans Question Prisoner Exchange with Taliban

US Bureaucracy Keeping Soldier Captive in Afghanistan?

Officials indicate Taliban captors are trying to make a deal to free Sgt. Bergdahl, but that a disorganized US effort has yet to respond.

US Bureaucracy Keeping Soldier Captive in Afghanistan?

Senior Senators Say Pollard Shouldn't Be Released

Chairwoman and Vice Chairman of Senate Intelligence Committee reject proposal, accuse Pollard of 'major betrayal.'

Senior Senators Say Pollard Shouldn't Be Released

US Senator McCain Compares Putin's Actions to Adolf Hitler's

John McCain calls Crimea 'captive nation,' accuses Russian president of lying about further takeovers.

US Senator McCain Compares Putin's Actions to Adolf Hitler's

Putin Sanctions U.S. Senators After Obama Sanctions Russians

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

Putin Sanctions U.S. Senators After Obama Sanctions Russians

McCain: Crimea Crisis Caused by Obama Fecklessness

Sen. John McCain delivers blistering attack on US president at AIPAC conference.

McCain: Crimea Crisis Caused by Obama Fecklessness

McCain: Obama Most Naive President In History

Senator McCain slams Obama for mishandling of Mideast, not reading Russian intentions, and lying about Benghazi attack.

McCain: Obama Most Naive President In History

McCain: Obama is Worse than Carter

Senator McCain blasts Obama over Syria. "I thought Jimmy Carter was bad, but he pales in comparison to this president."

McCain: Obama is Worse than Carter

Peres Meets US Senators McCain, Graham & Barrasso

Republican senators arrived from Afghanistan, are visiting as part of a wider tour of the region.

Peres Meets US Senators McCain, Graham & Barrasso

McCain: Netanyahu Has 'Serious Concerns' About Kerry's Plan

As Kerry pushes for peace, visiting Senator McCain says Netanyahu is concerned over Kerry's plan.

McCain: Netanyahu Has 'Serious Concerns' About Kerry's Plan

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

"Neville Chamberlain shook hands with Hitler," notes John McCain after President Obama shakes hands with Cuban dictator.

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

John McCain: Kerry a 'Human Wrecking Ball' in Middle East

In various interviews this week, and after meeting with Israeli officials, McCain sharply criticizes Obama administration's policies.

John McCain: Kerry a 'Human Wrecking Ball' in Middle East

Republicans Hail France for Tough Stance on Iran

"Vive la France!" tweets Senator McCain after France prevents a bad deal with Iran over its nuclear program.

Republicans Hail France for Tough Stance on Iran

McCain and Graham Slam Syria Agreement

"Assad will deceive the world," say Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham of the U.S.-Russia agreement on Syria's chemical weapons.

McCain and Graham Slam Syria Agreement

McCain Does Not Support Senate Resolution on Syria

Senator McCain says he does not support the latest Senate resolution on military force against Syria "in its current form."

McCain Does Not Support Senate Resolution on Syria

McCain: Voting Against Syria Strike Would Be Catastrophic

Senator John McCain urges a vote in favor of the President's proposal for using military force in Syria.

McCain: Voting Against Syria Strike Would Be Catastrophic

Egypt to Declare that Efforts to Resolve Crisis Have Failed

The Egyptian government is set to declare that foreign mediation efforts to end the political crisis in the country have failed.

Egypt to Declare that Efforts to Resolve Crisis Have Failed

Obama Sending McCain and Graham to Egypt

Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain say they're traveling to Egypt at Obama's request.

Obama Sending McCain and Graham to Egypt

McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt

“Not all coups are created equal, but a coup is still a coup," write Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham.

McCain and Graham: Cut Off Aid to Egypt

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Republican Senator John McCain is calling for a suspension of US military aid to Egypt following army ouster of Islamist president Mursi.

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Bennett: Senator McCain is An 'American Hero'

Economy Minister express his appreciation for U.S. Senator John McCain after meeting him.

Bennett: Senator McCain is An 'American Hero'

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

Former US President Bill Clinton has called on President Barack Obama to back rebel forces against Syria's President Assad more forcefully.

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

McCain Repeats Call for U.S. to Take Action in Syria

"The only power that is not fully committed in this struggle is us," says U.S. Senator John McCain, a week after meeting Syrian rebels.

McCain Repeats Call for U.S. to Take Action in Syria

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

Sen. John McCain, a proponent of U.S. military action in Syria, crossed the Syrian border and met with rebels.

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria Over Use of Chemicals

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria Over Use of Chemicals

Obama Authorizes Aid for Rebels Amid Calls to Arm Them

President Barack Obama authorizes the release of $10 million in additional aid to Syrian rebels, as calls continue for the U.S. to arm them.

Obama Authorizes Aid for Rebels Amid Calls to Arm Them

Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed, Predicts McCain

One of Chuck Hagel's fiercest critics, Sen. John McCain, predicts he'll have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed, Predicts McCain

Panetta, Dempsey Admit Supporting Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels

Obama's two top defense officials tell Senate they supported a plan to provide weapons to the Syrian rebels.

Panetta, Dempsey Admit Supporting Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels

McCain Compares Ahmadinejad to Monkey, Sparking Outrage

Sen. McCain came under fire after posting tweet comparing Ahmadinejad to the monkey the Iranian government claims it launched into space.

McCain Compares Ahmadinejad to Monkey, Sparking Outrage

Netanyahu to Senators: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem

“History won't forgive those who do not stop Iran's nuclear program,” Netanyahu tells a delegation of senators headed by John McCain.

Netanyahu to Senators: Nuclear Iran is the World's Problem

New Bin Laden Film Sparking Outrage from McCain and U.S. Senate

Top US senators, including John McCain, slammed the film 'Zero Dark Thirty' for suggesting that torture methods led to bin Laden

New Bin Laden Film Sparking Outrage from McCain and U.S. Senate

McCain: Israel Must Respond to PA's Unilateral Move

Senator John McCain on Israeli television: We cannot have actions such as the PA's move in the UN go unresponded to.

McCain: Israel Must Respond to PA's Unilateral Move

Fruits of Arab Spring

Sen. McCain Warns: Egyptians Face Islamist State or Revolt

Egypt could become an Islamist state or face another military takeover if Morsi's judicial power grab is left unchecked, warns McCain.

Sen. McCain Warns: Egyptians Face Islamist State or Revolt

McCain: Former President Clinton Should Lead Cease-Fire Talks

Sen. John McCain suggested that President Obama should send former President Bill Clinton to lead cease-fire talks.

McCain: Former President Clinton Should Lead Cease-Fire Talks

Era Of Bad Feelings

Even After Elections Hostility Persists Between The Two Parties

The Republicans and Democrats remain in bitter rivalry despite end of campaign.

Even After Elections Hostility Persists Between The Two Parties

Opinion: London 1940-Tel Aviv 2012. What's the Difference?

There is only one precedent of a modern democracy besieged under rocket attacks. The similarities - and the difference - are striking.

Opinion: London 1940-Tel Aviv 2012. What's the Difference?

McCain, Lieberman Urge Arms for Syrian Rebels

Senators McCain, Lieberman and Graham called for direct military aid for Syrian rebels and warned Obama is letting Al Qaeda move in.

McCain, Lieberman Urge Arms for Syrian Rebels

McCain Blasts Obama Administration's Handling of Syrian Crisis

Sen. McCain condemned the Obama administration’s handling of the Syrian crisis, saying said the U.S. is not doing enough to help rebels.

McCain Blasts Obama Administration's Handling of Syrian Crisis

Hail To The Leaks?

Republicans Charge Administration With Partisan Security Leaks

The administration is accused of leaking information damaging to US security to help Obama Campaign.

Republicans Charge Administration With Partisan Security Leaks

McCain: Obama Leaked Info on Stuxnet Attack to Win Votes

Senator McCain says Obama's administration leaked a report on Obama's approval of cyber-attacks against Iran in order to win votes.

McCain: Obama Leaked Info on Stuxnet Attack to Win Votes

McCain Calls for U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

Senator John McCain calls for airstrikes against Syria. Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says he would consider that.

McCain Calls for U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

McCain Charges White House With Israel Leaks

Sen. John McCain charges that the Obama administration is intentionally undermining Israel in its standoff with Iran.

McCain Charges White House With Israel Leaks

Senators Back Netanyahu in Pentagon Row

US Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham were quick back Israel in a growing rift with the Obama administration over Iran

Senators Back Netanyahu in Pentagon Row

Senators Call to Arm Opposition as Tanks Roll on Homs

Senators John McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham have called for nations to arm Syria's opposition forces as a massacre looms in Homs.

Senators Call to Arm Opposition as Tanks Roll on Homs

Senator McCain Calls to Release Pollard

United States Senator John McCain has called to release Jonathan Pollard, who is in poor health.

Senator McCain Calls to Release Pollard

McCain: Mubarak Needs to Step Down

Former Republican presidential candidate proves even more radical than Obama on the issue.

McCain: Mubarak Needs to Step Down

Senators McCain, Lieberman, Graham Visiting PA in Ramallah

Senators McCain, Lieberman and Graham are visiting PA leaders in Ramallah on a “fact-finding tour.” They will meet with Barak on Wednesday.

Senators McCain, Lieberman, Graham Visiting PA in Ramallah

McCain, Lieberman: Congress Will Not Freeze Aid to Israel

McCain and Lieberman knocked down Mitchell’s threat to slice aid to Israel if more concessions are not made to the PA. “Congress won’t back cuts.”

McCain, Lieberman: Congress Will Not Freeze Aid to Israel