Feb 11 Read Obama's letter to Congress and his war request By Larisa Epatko President Obama on Wednesday sent Congress a request for new authorization for use of military force against the Islamic State militants. In a letter to Congress, he emphasized that he is not seeking “long-term, large-scale ground combat operations” as in… Continue reading
Feb 11 As Obama requests military force, a brief history of war power By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Details emerge of Obama's request to Congress for military authorization to fight the Islamic State group A brief history of war power tension The U.S. hasn't declared war since WWII, plus all 11 times… Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 6:32 Why Obama is seeking congressional OK for the fight against Islamic State, and what it will take to win it By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 10 A little bipartisanship begins to show in Washington By Lisa Desjardins, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford Don’t get us wrong, Morning Line is not painting a picture of blossoming bipartisanship at the U.S. Capitol. But, slowly, quietly, a few green shoots are sprouting, nearly unnoticed in the shadow of dark (also true) headlines about partisan divide. Continue reading
Feb 09 Obama and Merkel try to find common ground on Ukraine strategy By Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are trying for a public display of unity despite a potential split over arming Ukrainian fighters to wage a more effective battle against Russian-backed separatists. Continue reading
Feb 09 Decision time for President Obama on arming Ukraine By Domenico Montanaro, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford President Obama’s meeting today with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Washington is fraught with all kinds of geopolitical consequences. Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. must resist urge to 'overreach' in global crises, Obama says By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the U.S. must resist the urge to "overreach" when it comes to involvement in global crises. Continue reading
Feb 06 Obama to tout community college proposal at Indiana town hall By Jeni O'Malley, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — President Barack Obama's proposal to make two years of college free will get a key test Friday as he travels to Indiana, a red state where making college more affordable and increasing graduation rates are squarely in the… Continue reading
Feb 05 Obama condemns those who seek to 'hijack religion' By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama condemned those who seek to use religion as a rationale for carrying out violence around the world, declaring Thursday that "no god condones terror."… Continue reading