Sep 10 For his friend James Foley, Daniel Johnson reads ‘In the Absence of Sparrows’ By Anne Azzi Davenport Poet Daniel Johnson wrote "In the Absence of Sparrows" during the 656-day captivity of his close friend, journalist James Foley. on Aug 19, Foley became the first American citizen known to be killed by the Islamic State group. Continue reading
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Sep 10 Republicans delay funding vote, anticipating president’s request to arm Syrian rebels By Domenico Montanaro 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. Continue reading
Sep 10 Denmark unveils de-radicalization program for jihadi fighters By Ayan Sheikh Government officials in Denmark are offering their citizens a way out of the conflict that does not involve jail time. Continue reading
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