Politics

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Boehner says Congress stands ready to work with the president on the threat from Islamic State militants.

Boehner: House GOP 'Ready To Work With The President'

3:31pm September 11, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The House speaker said Congress "ought to give the president what he's asking for" but also expressed skepticism, saying the White House plan to defeat Islamic State militants doesn't go far enough.

A New Brand Of Paul Gains Support In Iowa

1:43pm September 11, 2014

by Robert Siegel

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul has already made significant inroads in Iowa as he explores a presidential bid. Supporters say it's because he builds on his father's work but stays his own person.

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President Obama delivers a prime-time address from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday. He pledged to lead a broad coalition against the Islamic State insurgents and vowed to target the terrorist group with airstrikes "wherever they exist."

Opinion Pages Offer Support On Plan To Combat Islamic State

1:25pm September 11, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Editorials in major U.S. dailies signaled cautious backing of President Obama's plan to broaden an American-led offensive against the insurgency.

Former White House press secretary Jay Carney and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) faced off on CNN.

WATCH: Carney, McCain Spar On CNN Over ISIS Strategy

1:25pm September 11, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

The former White House press secretary went toe to toe with the Republican senator after President Obama's address to the nation about the Islamic State.

Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns

1:04pm September 11, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

The state is set to expand gun rights and establish a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions after lawmakers overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon.

Politics & Government

Congress Will Eventually Vote On Force Against Islamist Militants

8:24am September 11, 2014

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Rogers talks to Steve Inskeep about whether Congress will authorize military action against militant members of the Islamic State.

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Politics & Government

Islamic State Is A Serious Threat To U.S. Interests, Rubio Says

8:24am September 11, 2014

President Obama has laid out his strategy for dealing with militant members of the Islamic State. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for his reaction.

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President Obama To Outline Strategy For Confronting ISIS

6:29pm September 10, 2014

by Robert Siegel

In a prime-time address on Wednesday night, President Obama is expected to frame the threat posed by the Islamic State and outline his strategy for "degrading and ultimately destroying the terrorist group." The speech comes as domestic public opinion on intervention has changed markedly in the wake of the beheading of two American journalists.

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Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley celebrates with supporters as she claims victory in the primary election Tuesday in Boston.

Politics & Government

Coakley Will Face Baker In Massachusetts Governor's Race

2:23pm September 10, 2014

by Asma Khalid

Attorney General Martha Coakley begins with an advantage in the Democratic state, but polling shows a majority views Republican Charlie Baker as a strong enough leader to be an effective governor.

Environment

Governor Refuses To Sign Duke Energy Legislation

1:54pm September 10, 2014

North Carolina's Governor Pat McCrory says he won't sign new regulations on Duke Energy's toxic coal ash pits because he believes it includes an unconstitutional provision.

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