House Republicans Create Task Force On Syrian Refugees
House Speaker Paul Ryan calls for a "pause" on America's Syrian refugee program, to give Congress time to evaluate the national security risks.
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Invited By Obama To 'Pop Off,' John McCain Just Did
In an interview with Morning Edition, the Republican senator criticized the administration's strategy against ISIS, following the president's remarks Monday.
Sen. McCain On ISIS: I'd Rather Fight Them Overseas Than Here
Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, about the ISIS threat, U.S. governors not wanting to accept Syrian refugees and the possibility of peace in Syria.
The Real Debate: 2 Very Different World Views On Terrorism
American politics are more divided than at any time in modern history — and that rift is as wide as it gets when it comes to foreign policy, something made very clear after the Paris attacks.
After The Paris Attacks, Some Stories Weren't True
Big events like the terror attacks always lead to several incorrect headlines.
Supreme Court Won't Take Up Case Over Planned Parenthood Documents
Justices Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia voted to hear the case over whether documents from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England should be turned over to an anti-abortion group.
Paris Attacks Put Pressure On Germany To Tighten Its Refugee Policy
The Paris attacks increase pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to tighten German refugee policy. There's evidence suggesting one suspect entered Europe with the migrants coming ashore in Greece.
Sweeping Reactions From Politicians Over Syrian Refugees In U.S.
Governors in more than a dozen states have asked the federal government not to resettle any more Syrian refugees in their states, as presidential candidates also question the ability to screen them.
Several U.S. Governors Come Out Against Resettling Syrian Refugees
More than half a dozen governors have come out against Syrian refugees being resettled in their states. The backlash follows terrorist attacks in Paris and heightened security concerns in the U.S. At least one of the identified terrorists had ties to Syria.
Paris Attacks Dominate U.S. Political Debates
The attacks shifted the focus of the presidential campaign, as candidates debate over national security. Presidential candidates have been forced to address how they would handle the threat from ISIS.