John McCain

Senators, White House official visit Guantanamo

11 days ago

Dianne Feinstein, the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence committee, and John McCain, a member of the Armed Services panel, said the lawmakers joined McDonough on the trip.

U.S. and NATO allies can't ignore the humanitarian crisis in Syria

14 days ago

Sen. John McCain's description of his recent meeting with rebel leaders inside Syria reminded me of my trip into the mountains of Kosovo in 1998.

Europe sets stage for possible arming of anti-Assad fighters as McCain visits...

22 days ago

Europe sets stage for possible arming of anti-Assad fighters as McCain visits Syrian rebel leader

Sen. McCain makes trip to Syria to visit rebels

22 days ago

McCain has been a leading proponent of arming the rebels and other aggressive military steps against the Assad regime.

GOP dilemma: draw new voters without irking base

22 days ago

Several veteran strategists say Republicans should focus less on modifying their ideas than on improving their campaign mechanics and finding nominees with broader personal appeal than Mitt Romney...

Texas' junior senator takes a former GOP presidential nominee to task

23 days ago

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, minced no words last week in dressing down a member of his own party, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz..

Tea party vs. old guard in Senate GOP rift

26 days ago

McCain said Americans expect Congress - even though divided - to accomplish things through compromise.

Republican divisions may hinder party's momentum

26 days ago

Paul, a tea party favorite and son of a libertarian hero, had feuded earlier with McCain - the party's 2008 presidential nominee - over the use of unmanned aircraft to kill suspected terrorists.

Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force

28 days ago

McCain indicated at the hearing Thursday that they could act on the annual defense policy bill expected this summer or produce a new resolution.

Benghazi talking points emails don't implicate Susan Rice

33 days ago

Lindsey Graham and John McCain, among others, argued for weeks that Rice was a crucial cog in a huge conspiracy to hide the facts of Benghazi from the American people.

Obama friend or foe? McCain charts his course

99 days ago

"As far as Republicans are concerned I think there's a growing realization that the only way we can get on a level playing field for our Hispanic constituents is to get this done," McCain said.

McCain seeks presidential pardon for late boxing champ

99 days ago

Chances of the McCain-King resolution passing and Obama granting a pardon also may be enhanced by Washington's eagerness of late to recognize and address historic wrongs.

Commentary: Jack Johnson deserves pardon

99 days ago

Here's a cause that should unite last year's presidential rivals, John McCain and Barack Obama: Pardon the late, great Jack Johnson.

Sen. McCain slams release of illegal immigrants

102 days ago

McCain sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday demanding information on the release of the detainees, who were facing deportation.

Senator's filibuster on CIA nominee divides GOP

103 days ago

But Republicans John McCain and Lindsey Graham said Thursday that Paul's claims were unfounded, and said the debate unnecessarily created fear among Americans.

AP Photos: A look at key moments in Dow history

105 days ago

The day before, Republican presidential candidate John McCain had encountered Joe the Plumber. (Close: 9,387.61)March 9, 2009: The Dow falls to its lowest point of the Great Recession.

McCain, Graham warn on CIA nominee vote

107 days ago

Lindsey Graham and John McCain say they want answers from the Obama administration and are willing to oppose the administration's choice to be the new CIA director until they get them.

Commentary: GOP must embrace immigration reform

107 days ago

John McCain and Lindsey Graham, it's been an about-face from harsh rhetoric of the past and an embracing of a comprehensive immigration policy that may lead to a path toward citizenship for...

Senate Republicans sell immigration plan to House

109 days ago

McCain, Graham and Flake are members of a bipartisan group trying to craft a comprehensive immigration bill.

Republicans must embrace immigration reform

111 days ago

John McCain and Lindsey Graham, it's been an about-face from harsh rhetoric of the past and an embracing of a comprehensive immigration policy that may lead to a path toward citizenship for...

McCain and Graham praise Obama on immigration

112 days ago

Speaking to reporters after meeting with the president Tuesday at the White House, McCain and Graham said they believe Obama understands the need for strong border-security measures.

Senate to vote on moving ahead on Hagel nod

112 days ago

McCain called Hagel unqualified for the Pentagon job even though he once described him as fit for a Cabinet post.

Obama to meet on immigration with McCain, Graham

113 days ago

A White House official says Obama will sit down with Arizona Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

McCain wants more answers from nominee John Brennan

113 days ago

McCain said Hagel deserves an "up-or-down" floor vote, likely this week, as soon as additional "questions are answered" and barring "some additional revelation.

McCain: Obama should have Camp David budget summit

114 days ago

McCain, the 2008 GOP president nominee, says it's time for Obama to show leadership and call lawmakers either to Camp David or to the White House for a budget summit.