It was a shame but not all that surprising when the awaited encounter between President Obama and his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rohani, didn’t happen Tuesday at the U.N. Obama offered to shake Rohani’s hand, but the invitation was declined. The last time the two countries’ leaders met was 36 years ago, during the reign of […]

The growing toll in illness, death and dollars points to a need for more stringent oversight.

The country’s well-being relies on an upcoming election and a security agreement with the U.S.

Republicans are working for reform, while Democrats are preserving the status quo.

The president should work with the people’s representatives before putting lives at risk.