After a series of embarrassing incidents that called into question the efficacy of the Secret Service, Julia Pierson, the service’s director, has resigned.
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New Airstrikes Target The Islamic State’s Oil And Gas Resources
U.S. officials have confirmed that a new round of airstrikes in Syria is ongoing, NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman told All Things Considered.
Senate Approves Measure To Arm And Train Syrian Rebels
The Senate joined the House on Thursday in rare bipartisanship by approving a measure to train and equip members of the Syrian opposition.
Iran’s Foreign Minister: U.S. ‘Not Serious’ About Defeating Islamic State
Iran’s foreign minister says the U.S. has been hesitant and contradictory in its approach to combating extremist groups in Iraq and Syria.
Alaska Delegation Critical Of President’s ISIS Plan
On Capitol Hill, the reaction was split, and not just along party lines. Both of Alaska’s senators were critical of the president’s plan.
Kerry Seeks Iraq’s Support On Move Against Islamic State
Secretary of State John Kerry is in Iraq for talks on the crisis with the newly installed government in Baghdad.
Obama Tells Lawmakers He Has Authority He Needs For Islamic State Fight
The bottom line is that it is unlikely that President Obama will ask Congress for authorization to conduct military strikes against the Islamic State.
Obama To Speak Wednesday On U.S. Strategy Against Islamic State
Citing a broad threat posed by the Islamic State, President Obama said Sunday that he’ll deliver a national address Wednesday to discuss the U.S. approach to fighting the group that has beheaded two American journalists this summer.
Obama Will Put Off Executive Actions On Immigration
Responding to fellow Democrats’ concerns in a tight election season, President Obama will delay acting on his own on immigration issues until after November’s midterm vote, the White House says.
‘Justice Will Be Served’ Obama Warns The Islamic State
The Islamic State released a video Tuesday that showed a militant beheading American journalist Steven Sotloff. Overnight, the U.S. intelligence community came to the conclusion that the video was, indeed, authentic.