Ongoing efforts to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons have failed, and the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran is fast approaching reality. What are the real diplomatic, strategic and military costs and challenges?

Please note this event will take place at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Senate Room 203/202.

These days, the "Tuesday to Thursday Club" is essentially universal. Members straggle in late Tuesday afternoon, then scramble to get out of town as early on Thursday as possible.

Congress could show it has a backbone by standing up to sweeping attempts to assert executive privilege.

Ever since September 11 the executive branch has been front and center on America"s political stage.

Ever since September 11 the executive branch has been front and center on America"s political stage, however Congress has been in the background.

The election last month of a former military officer, Colonel Lucio Gutiérrez, to the presidency of Ecuador, has raised all kinds of alarm signals around the hemisphere.