Politics Sep 11 Boehner: ‘Give the president what he’s asking for’ Showing bipartisan American unity in the effort to fight the Islamic State militant group, Republican House Speaker John Boehner Thursday said Congress “ought to give the president what he's asking for."…
Politics Sep 11 ‘Light footprint’ president makes case for intervention Today in the Morning Line: Obama tries to sell the public on fighting Islamic State group A shift from ‘light footprint’ West Point speech Looking for an ‘Obama Doctrine’? Keep looking (or stop) Obama just ramped up the ‘Global…
Politics Sep 10 Obama’s airstrike plan met with support and skepticism from the Hill Reaction to the prime-time address Wednesday night ranged from support to skepticism to questions of a lack of specifics for fighting the Islamic State militants.
Politics Sep 10 Republicans delay funding vote, anticipating president’s request to arm Syrian rebels Expecting President Barack Obama to request money to arm rebels to fight the Islamic State group in Syria, House Republicans are delaying a vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government, a House leadership aide confirmed to the NewsHour.
Politics Sep 10 Obama’s prime-time challenge to sell the country on action against the Islamic State Today in the Morning Line: Obama set to address country at 9 p.m. ET Public says military action in ‘national interest’ President tells leaders he has authority to act, but will continue to consult The 2014 primary season officially…
Politics Sep 09 Is President Obama too cautious? Today in the Morning Line: Obama meets with Hill leaders on Islamic State New poll shows Americans questioning the president’s leadership It’s the last primary day before Election Day Ferguson is back in the spotlight — on Capitol Hill…
Politics Sep 08 Obama outlines ‘next phase’ against Islamic State Today in the Morning Line: Obama says it’s time to deal with Islamic State The president punts on immigration executive action Republican Senate candidates looking strong in new polls Why Senate control matters Obama readies ‘next phase’ against Islamic…
Politics Sep 05 GOP not taking any chances in Kansas Senate race Today in the Morning Line: National Republicans sending Roberts some help McDonnell found guilty on corruption charges Kerry, Hagel talk strategy with NATO allies The ‘Bill factor’ in the midterms Roberts getting reinforcements: National Republicans are reportedly sending in…
Politics Sep 04 Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State? Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.’s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll ‘Moment of testing’…
Politics Sep 03 Second beheading dares U.S. to act The reported beheading of another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, by the Islamic State group is almost daring President Obama and the United States’ European allies to act. President Obama responded Wednesday morning from Estonia, where he is on an overseas…