DOT Secretary LaHood’s Son Barred From Leaving Egypt

The Egyptian government is barring several American citizens, including Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s son Sam LaHood from leaving Egypt, reports Politico:

These Americans now find themselves caught in a power struggle between the United States and Egyptian governments over the country’s future direction. Direct intervention by President Barack Obama and other top administration officials has failed to resolve the NGO dispute, although U.S. officials are hopeful it can be defused soon.