In his most drastic and controversial statement yet, Trump calls for a stop on any Muslims entering the U.S. “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.”
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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Cancels Game Over Poor Field Conditions
For the World Cup winners, the cancellation is the latest in a series of events that highlight disparities between men’s and women’s soccer in the U.S.
Obama Calls On U.S. To Come Together, But Is Unable To Bridge Partisan Divide
Using a rare Oval Office address, the president called last week’s deadly San Bernardino shooting “an act of terrorism” and outlined how the U.S. is working to combat the growing threat from ISIS.
Cheered By Pentagon’s Decision, Female Marines Turn Focus Toward Training
In separate interviews with NPR, Marine Cpt. Zoe Bedell and Lt. Col. Kate Germano say the Pentagon’s move to allow women in combat jobs is a crucial first step.
From Oval Office, President Obama Vows U.S. Will Defeat ISIS
“The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it,” Obama said, aiming to calm American anxiety over the danger posed by the Islamic State. He warned Americans not to give in to fear.
ISIS Praises San Bernardino Attackers; ‘We Will Not Be Terrorized,’ Obama Says
“We are Americans,” President Obama says in his weekly radio address. “We will uphold our values — a free and open society. We are strong. And we are resilient. And we will not be terrorized.”