Iranian officials told Reuters on Friday that Tehran had received a message from US President Donald Trump warning that a US attack on Iran was imminent but saying he was against war and wanted talks on a range of issues.
Iran's military denied on Monday being behind attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week. But experts suggest that if Iran were involved, it would represent a calibrated yet risky pushback to the US.
Jared Kushner and US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to the region to drum up support for an economic conference in Bahrain next month.
US tensions with Iran are ramping up with no clear plan in sight. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says that while Iran is acting belligerently, the US response is not helping.
Suzanne Maloney, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses what intelligence the Trump administration has received about the threat from Iran in the wake of the administration's partial evacuation orders for the US embassy in Iraq.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs the US to confront North Korea, revitalize Japan's economy and boost his standing at home. And he knows flattery is the way to this president's heart.
China said on Monday it would impose higher tariffs on a range of US goods, striking back in its trade war with Washington shortly after US President Donald Trump warned it not to retaliate.
Another judge has struck down the Obama administration's sweeping health care reform law. Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent helps to clarify the latest.
Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, talks about his "Prayer for David Kato" campaign. Pepe Julian Onziema, a gay rights activist and close friend of David Kato's joins us from Uganda.
Mark Landler, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times explains the backroom dealings of Washington and Egypt. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland contextualizes this move.
Takeaway Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich, reports on the president's speech at the Chamber of Commerce and the relationship between the White House, the GOP and business.
Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent explains the details behind the Republican agenda. And John Pitney, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College explains how legislative reversals are rare.
Lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party joined with Democrats to block the passage of an extension of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Todd Zwillich reports. Louise Story weighs in on legislation to fight regulations.
American conservatives are gathering in Washington for the annual CPAC Forum. For a preview and analysis, we speak with The Takeaway's Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich.
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Conflict & Justice
Federal Judge Strikes Down Entire Health Care Law
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Another judge has struck down the Obama administration's sweeping health care reform law. Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent helps to clarify the latest.
Washington Responds to Events in Egypt
The Takeaway
January 31, 2011
Middle East, The View from Washington
The Takeaway
January 28, 2011
Conflict & Justice
The Prayer Campaign for a Slain Ugandan Gay Rights Activist
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, talks about his "Prayer for David Kato" campaign. Pepe Julian Onziema, a gay rights activist and close friend of David Kato's joins us from Uganda.
Global Politics
Repeal of Health Care Law Fails in Senate
The Takeaway
February 03, 2011
Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich lays out the roadmap for the Republican plan to piece-by-piece tear away at the law.
Global Politics
Obama Administration Discusses Plans for Interim Government in Egypt
The Takeaway
February 04, 2011
Mark Landler, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times explains the backroom dealings of Washington and Egypt. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland contextualizes this move.
Global Politics
'Not Every Regulation is Bad,' Obama Tells Business Leaders
The Takeaway
February 08, 2011
Takeaway Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich, reports on the president's speech at the Chamber of Commerce and the relationship between the White House, the GOP and business.
Global Politics
Is the GOP Trying to Undo Barack Obama?
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington correspondent explains the details behind the Republican agenda. And John Pitney, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College explains how legislative reversals are rare.
Conflict & Justice
Tea Party Helps Thwart Patriot Act Renewal
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
Lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party joined with Democrats to block the passage of an extension of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. Todd Zwillich reports. Louise Story weighs in on legislation to fight regulations.
Global Politics
CPAC: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Make Their Case
The Takeaway
February 10, 2011
American conservatives are gathering in Washington for the annual CPAC Forum. For a preview and analysis, we speak with The Takeaway's Washington correspondent, Todd Zwillich.