Sep 10 What you need to know about the Islamic State group ahead of speech By Larisa Epatko President Obama will address the nation at 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday to outline the U.S. response to Islamic State militants who have taken over parts of Syria and Iraq. Continue reading
Sep 10 No immediate threat of Islamic State attack on U.S. homeland, officials say By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Islamic State group doesn’t pose an immediate threat of an attack in the United States, senior U.S. officials testified Wednesday, but warned that the danger from the militants is spreading beyond the Middle East to Europe and… Continue reading
Sep 10 Obama’s prime-time challenge to sell the country on action against the Islamic State By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe 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… Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch Senators debate the president’s power to launch fight against the Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch Obama seeks ‘buy-in’ on Islamic State strategy from Congress By PBS News Hour President Obama called congressional leaders to the White House to review his strategy against the Islamic State, ahead of a planned national address. Party leaders remain conflicted about how to best oppose the group. Meanwhile, new polls found that a… Continue watching
Sep 09 Is President Obama too cautious? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe 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… Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch Can the Islamic State group be destroyed? By PBS News Hour President Obama announced a multi-step campaign to work with regional partners to destroy the Islamic State. How realistic is that goal? Judy Woodruff discusses the details and feasibility with Feisal Istrabadi of Indiana University, Frederic Wehrey of the Carnegie Endowment… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch U.S. and allies prepare new campaign against Islamic State By PBS News Hour President Obama outlined a multi-step plan to defeat the Islamic State group in an interview on Sunday. According to reports, the expanded air offensive could last years, but the president insisted that it would not include combat troops and that… Continue watching
Sep 08 Obama outlines ‘next phase’ against Islamic State By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe 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… Continue reading
Sep 07 Obama will lay out American strategy to defeat Islamic State this week By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama will begin laying out a strategy this week to defeat Islamic State militants in the Middle East, meeting with congressional leaders Tuesday and giving a speech Wednesday, the eve of the 13th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist… Continue reading