Stumbles and discord greet Obama at G-20 summit

Recent missteps may hamper President's quest to get more international backers behind his call to attack the Syrian government

• Sep 5, 2013

Obama's evidence vs. Putin's evidence at G-20

As Obama brings argument for strikes in Syria to global summit in Russia, his host has a very different take on who's used chemical weapons

• Sep 5, 2013

The Syria mission is risky

John Dickerson: The Obama administration should stop pretending it's easy

• Sep 5, 2013

Senate committee approves military action in Syria

Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly approves resolution authorizing the use of force in Syria; bill heads to full Senate for vote

• Sep 4, 2013

NYC mayoral hopeful Weiner, bakery customer argue

A video shows former congressman and mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner engaging in a shouting match with a bakery customer

• Sep 4, 2013

Fla. congressman hears it from constituents about Syria

Rep. Steve Southerland is expecting a competitive race in 2014, which could be further complicated by his vote on intervention in Syria

• Sep 4, 2013

House members in 2014 spotlight as Syria vote looms

For members facing tough reelection fights next year, how will their vote play back home?

• Sep 4, 2013

In debate, de Blasio cements front-runner status

New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio, an underdog a few weeks ago, now has a real shot at avoiding a runoff in next week's primary

• Sep 4, 2013

Putin calls Kerry a liar on Syria

Russian president denied that al Qaeda was fighting with the Syrian opposition in that country's civil war

• Sep 4, 2013

Kerry, Hagel pitch Syria strike to Congress

Secretary of state before a Senate committee pleads Obama's case for Syria: "This is not the time to be spectators to slaughter"

• Sep 4, 2013

Obama: Int'l community's credibility on the line in Syria

As Obama talks Syria overseas, John McCain says any military strike must be part of broader strategy to end the Syrian civil war

• Sep 4, 2013

Bill Clinton tells Congress to stop fighting over Obamacare

As Congress continues feuding, former president urges supporters and opponents of health-care law to work together on implementation

• Sep 4, 2013

The red lines that bind

Major Garrett: President Obama wants Congress tied to Syria strikes

• Sep 4, 2013

Syria: Congress' hawks, doves and fence sitters

John Dickerson: There are nine kinds of Syria bombing opponents in Congress, and 11 kinds of bombing supporters

• Sep 4, 2013

Rep. Blackburn: "Clearly articulated" Syria plan needed

Tenn. Republican, who represents many military personnel, says there's concern about deployments, mission definition despite "no boots on ground" promise

• Sep 4, 2013

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