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John Dickerson: The decision to confront ISIS is about more than appearing "strong" or "weak"
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Al Qaeda is on its heels, but a number of emerging groups are poised to pick up the torch and carry on the group's terrorist mission
9/11 victims and volunteers are still waiting for help
Tens of thousands of Americans live with injuries or illnesses caused by 9/11, and many are still waiting for help from the government
Some in Congress wary of Obama anti-ISIS plan
The lawmakers -- including some politically vulnerable Democrats -- insist they're not ready to put American boots on the ground again in Middle East
Obama will strike ISIS "wherever they exist," including Syria
After weeks of questions and criticism, Obama lays out the U.S. strategy to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIS
Obama: Defeating ISIS will be "different" from Iraq, Afghanistan wars
The president will announce a leading U.S. role in destroying the Islamic militants during a prime time speech Wednesday night
CIA director: ISIS engaged in "active external plotting"
John Brennan says U.S. intelligence is staying vigilant though there is no "credible evidence" the militant group is planning 9/11 anniversary attack
Congress' spending bill in flux over Obama's Syria request
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Senator tells NFL commissioner to "seriously" consider resigning
This lawmaker appears to be the only member of Congress who has urged Roger Goodell to resign
Dick Cheney: Bold ISIS strategy would contradict Obama's record
The former vice president laid out his hopes and expectations for the plan President Obama will unveil Wednesday to defeat the Islamic militant group
Hillary Clinton's poll numbers are better when she's out of politics
The former secretary of state has seen her approval ratings nosedive since she left the State Department
Ted Cruz and conservatives huddle, question leadership strategy
The Texas senator, a tea party favorite, has a history of urging House conservatives to shut down the government
"Full speed ahead" on fight against ISIS, John Kerry says
The secretary of state is in Iraq to meet with the newly formed government
Record-low trust in government's handling of global problems: Poll
Americans are not very confident in the government's ability to handle international crises, according to Gallup
With focus on ISIS, Obama recalibrates aims in Syria
One year ago, the president spoke to the nation about degrading the Assad regime; now the focus is on Assad's extremist enemies
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