With the partial shutdown of the federal government now into its fourth day, here are four stories to help bring us all up to speed:
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John Boehner reports no progress after meeting with Obama
Speaker of the House John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, stepped out of the White House yesterday after a 90-minute meeting with President Obama and reported no progress.
Obama: ‘Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship … Has To End’
He said he will not negotiate with Republicans when it comes to a cornerstone of his health care law, and he will not negotiate when it comes to another congressional battle to raise the debt ceiling in a little more than two weeks.
Navy Yard Shootings: No Second Gunman; Victims’ IDs Emerge
Our coverage continues of Monday’s shootings at the Washington Navy Yard. Twelve victims and the man who authorities say gunned them down are dead.
Breakthrough? Syria Hints It Might Give Up Chemical Weapons
Amid reports that Syrian President Bashar Assad may be willing to give up his chemical weapons as his strongest ally has suggested he do, the Obama administration expressed skepticism Tuesday.
Obama To Address Nation About Syria On Tuesday
Saying he will continue to “make the best case” in coming days for taking military action against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, President Obama has announced that he will speak to the American people Tuesday about why he’s come to that conclusion.
Mexico Summons U.S. Ambassador, Seeking Answers To Spying Claims
Allegations that U.S. agents spied on Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto when he was a candidate during last year’s campaign have led Mexico to summon U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne and demanded “a thorough investigation.”
Striking Syria Still Seems A Question Of When, Not Whether
Though Great Britain won’t be joining in any military action aimed at Syria, it appears the White House is determined to go ahead — most likely within the next few days and most likely with missile strikes.
Cooling Tensions, Senate Confirms Cordray
In the shadow of a dramatic showdown over the filibuster of White House nominations, the Senate voted to advance the nomination of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
U.S. Pushes Businesses’ Health Insurance Deadline To 2015
U.S. businesses that had been looking at possible penalties if they don’t provide health insurance to their employees by January are getting an extra year before they must comply with the new law, the White House says.