The Top Political Surprises of 2015

The Top Political Surprises of 2015

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Bibi Goes to Washington

In a mean girls-esque move, Speaker of the House John Boehner invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before Congress without first discussing with the White House. Boehner’s invitation was without precedent and, according to some, unconstitutional. But despite the controversy, Netanyahu addressed Congress on March 3 about his fierce opposition to a nuclear deal with Iran. The speech did not prevent the Obama administration from agreeing to the controversial deal a few months later.

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