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US politics: Trump grabs commanding lead in latest poll – live updates US politics: Trump grabs commanding lead in latest poll – live updates
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. Can’t get enough Trump?
Updated at 11.02pm GMT Our west coast bureau chief Paul Lewis is burning the midnight oil in Las Vegas as the man of the hour continues his attempt to make America great again – or not, depending where you stand – at a casino event ahead of Tuesday’s debate across town at the Venetian.
Follow Paul live in the Trump crowd with @PaulLewis, and stay tuned for his full report a bit later.
Meantime, it’s been quite a day on both sides of the aisle. Here’s reporter Lauren Gambino’s report from back in Brooklyn, where Hillary Clinton had some big things to say on immigration:
Related: Hillary Clinton promises 'path to full and equal citizenship' in Latino address
Updated at 1.47am GMT
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Clinton draws a crowd– including protesters, at the end:Clinton draws a crowd– including protesters, at the end:
Clinton receives standing ovation for speech. The last few minutes was interrupted by at least 2 protesters. #NIIC2015Clinton receives standing ovation for speech. The last few minutes was interrupted by at least 2 protesters. #NIIC2015
Protesters who interrupted @HillaryClinton address at #NIIC2015 conference pic.twitter.com/M3k0BcHVW2Protesters who interrupted @HillaryClinton address at #NIIC2015 conference pic.twitter.com/M3k0BcHVW2
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Rubio invokes Romney?Rubio invokes Romney?
Rubio is now shaking hands as the Romney theme "born free" plays. #symbolism #djmarcoRubio is now shaking hands as the Romney theme "born free" plays. #symbolism #djmarco
Trigger warning: if you’re still trying to forget 2012, don’t click play on this puppy:Trigger warning: if you’re still trying to forget 2012, don’t click play on this puppy:
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Clinton and Rubio are talking at once, thousands of miles apart.Clinton and Rubio are talking at once, thousands of miles apart.
She’s talking about him:She’s talking about him:
.@HillaryClinton singles out @senmarcorubio for renouncing the immigration reform bill he backed.@HillaryClinton singles out @senmarcorubio for renouncing the immigration reform bill he backed
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The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is in Brooklyn for a speech on immigration policy by Hillary Clinton:The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is in Brooklyn for a speech on immigration policy by Hillary Clinton:
.@HillaryClinton " I love the idea of integration." #NIIC.@HillaryClinton " I love the idea of integration." #NIIC
.@HillaryClinton "Ultimately all these struggles come down to the same fundamental question whose humanity will we recognize?" "Everyone's".@HillaryClinton "Ultimately all these struggles come down to the same fundamental question whose humanity will we recognize?" "Everyone's"
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The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui is in Las Vegas at a pre-debate rally for Florida senator Marco Rubio:The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui is in Las Vegas at a pre-debate rally for Florida senator Marco Rubio:
"The president just signed this unfunny joke of a climate deal," Rubio says at pre-debate rally in Las Vegas."The president just signed this unfunny joke of a climate deal," Rubio says at pre-debate rally in Las Vegas.
"I'm the only one running that's ever scored a victory against Obamacare," Rubio says in reference to risk corridors provision."I'm the only one running that's ever scored a victory against Obamacare," Rubio says in reference to risk corridors provision.
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The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino watches Clinton take the stage in Brooklyn:The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino watches Clinton take the stage in Brooklyn:
.@RepGutierrez is introducing @HillaryClinton at #NIIC after endorsing her this morning in a Univision op-Ed pic.twitter.com/nrk1XN5fMO.@RepGutierrez is introducing @HillaryClinton at #NIIC after endorsing her this morning in a Univision op-Ed pic.twitter.com/nrk1XN5fMO
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Debate night: Join the Guardian WhatsApp chatDebate night: Join the Guardian WhatsApp chat
Adam GabbattAdam Gabbatt
Want to hang out?Want to hang out?
To mark the occasion of tomorrow night’s debate in Las Vegas, I’ll [=Adam Gabbatt –ed.] be trying something new, adding to our usual all-out live politics coverage by taking the conversation to WhatsApp, posting updates, chatting about all the big moments, and posting a few pictures and emoji.To mark the occasion of tomorrow night’s debate in Las Vegas, I’ll [=Adam Gabbatt –ed.] be trying something new, adding to our usual all-out live politics coverage by taking the conversation to WhatsApp, posting updates, chatting about all the big moments, and posting a few pictures and emoji.
It’ll be just like chatting with a friend, except we aren’t friends. Yet.It’ll be just like chatting with a friend, except we aren’t friends. Yet.
To sign up:To sign up:
Details to note:Details to note:
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Related: Join us on WhatsApp for real-time chat during the next Republican debateRelated: Join us on WhatsApp for real-time chat during the next Republican debate
This is an experiment by the Mobile Innovation Lab for the Guardian US, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please email us atinnovationlab@theguardian.comThis is an experiment by the Mobile Innovation Lab for the Guardian US, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please email us atinnovationlab@theguardian.com
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Hillary Clinton has yet to appear onstage at her Brooklyn event on immigration policy. Her campaign reports that beforehand, she sat down with the Suarezes, a mixed-status family from Long Island.Hillary Clinton has yet to appear onstage at her Brooklyn event on immigration policy. Her campaign reports that beforehand, she sat down with the Suarezes, a mixed-status family from Long Island.
During the meeting, the family urged Clinton to prioritize and expand immigration relief and to commit to re-calibrate the nation’s immigration enforcement priorities.During the meeting, the family urged Clinton to prioritize and expand immigration relief and to commit to re-calibrate the nation’s immigration enforcement priorities.
One of the Suarez parents would benefit from Obama’s stalled immigration relief; the other has temporary protected status. Among the children, Marcy and Claritza have been shielded from deportation under President Obama’s deferred action program and their sister, Angie, is a US citizen.One of the Suarez parents would benefit from Obama’s stalled immigration relief; the other has temporary protected status. Among the children, Marcy and Claritza have been shielded from deportation under President Obama’s deferred action program and their sister, Angie, is a US citizen.
The family told Clinton how the left Honduras, fearing for their safety. They settled in Long Island, but have faced a series of challenges owing to their immigration status. The family lives in fear that they will be separated by the seemingly unpredictable immigration system, according to a statement that described the meeting.The family told Clinton how the left Honduras, fearing for their safety. They settled in Long Island, but have faced a series of challenges owing to their immigration status. The family lives in fear that they will be separated by the seemingly unpredictable immigration system, according to a statement that described the meeting.
During her address at the National Immigrant Integration Conference she is expected to expand on her immigration agenda, calling for the expansion of fee waivers and promoting naturalization, according to a campaign aide.During her address at the National Immigrant Integration Conference she is expected to expand on her immigration agenda, calling for the expansion of fee waivers and promoting naturalization, according to a campaign aide.
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The day in politics: what's cracklingThe day in politics: what's crackling
What’s crackling in politics? We’ve got you covered.What’s crackling in politics? We’ve got you covered.
Trump romps in national pollTrump romps in national poll
Monmouth University published a poll Monday showing Donald Trump with 41% support in the Republican field, 27 points up on rival Ted Cruz. The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs points out that it’s a new high point for Trump, and a strong contra-indicator that Trump has no chance at the nomination, as skeptics continue to say.Monmouth University published a poll Monday showing Donald Trump with 41% support in the Republican field, 27 points up on rival Ted Cruz. The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs points out that it’s a new high point for Trump, and a strong contra-indicator that Trump has no chance at the nomination, as skeptics continue to say.
If the thought of a Trump presidency gives you an ice cream headache, here’s some relief: Texas senator Ted Cruz is now running ahead of Trump in Iowa polling averages, in a new Loras poll and in a separate Monmouth poll. Whew.If the thought of a Trump presidency gives you an ice cream headache, here’s some relief: Texas senator Ted Cruz is now running ahead of Trump in Iowa polling averages, in a new Loras poll and in a separate Monmouth poll. Whew.
Obama threatens Isis leadersObama threatens Isis leaders
The president made a brief appearance at the Pentagon to claim that the Islamic state group is on the ropes in Syria and Iraq, but that to finish the job, the United States must have more help from partners in the region. Obama dispatched the defense secretary to the Middle East to help make that happen.The president made a brief appearance at the Pentagon to claim that the Islamic state group is on the ropes in Syria and Iraq, but that to finish the job, the United States must have more help from partners in the region. Obama dispatched the defense secretary to the Middle East to help make that happen.
Clinton to make address on immigration policyClinton to make address on immigration policy
Hillary Clinton was scheduled to speak momentarily on immigration policy in Brooklyn. The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is at the scene.Hillary Clinton was scheduled to speak momentarily on immigration policy in Brooklyn. The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is at the scene.
Republicans prep for Tuesday debateRepublicans prep for Tuesday debate
The Republican candidates will meet again tomorrow night in Las Vegas to sort out their differences the old-fashioned way: behind nine podiums on a stage at the Palazzo. One wonders whether Trump and Cruz are about to be on testier terms. Enjoy some warm-up coverage here.The Republican candidates will meet again tomorrow night in Las Vegas to sort out their differences the old-fashioned way: behind nine podiums on a stage at the Palazzo. One wonders whether Trump and Cruz are about to be on testier terms. Enjoy some warm-up coverage here.
Quote of the dayQuote of the day
If elected, Mr Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” – Harold N Bornstein, Donald Trump’s personal doctor, in an open letter released MondayIf elected, Mr Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” – Harold N Bornstein, Donald Trump’s personal doctor, in an open letter released Monday
To-go cupTo-go cup
This guy:This guy:
ICYMI: This is Donald Trump's personal physician pic.twitter.com/9x1NgOeXElICYMI: This is Donald Trump's personal physician pic.twitter.com/9x1NgOeXEl
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The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is in position in Brooklyn for Hillary Clinton’s speech on immigration policy:The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is in position in Brooklyn for Hillary Clinton’s speech on immigration policy:
.@HillaryClinton will outline her immigration agenda at the NII conference in Brooklyn this afternoon pic.twitter.com/rv4Mitrynl.@HillaryClinton will outline her immigration agenda at the NII conference in Brooklyn this afternoon pic.twitter.com/rv4Mitrynl
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Video: Barack Obama: We are hitting Isis harder than everVideo: Barack Obama: We are hitting Isis harder than ever
Read earlier coverage hereRead earlier coverage here
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#feeltheBern#feeltheBern
Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator, is captured in Iowa talking up his support among young people in the state.Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator, is captured in Iowa talking up his support among young people in the state.
“Now I don’t know quite what’s going on with the older people – we’re going to have to figure that one out,” he says.“Now I don’t know quite what’s going on with the older people – we’re going to have to figure that one out,” he says.
WATCH: @BernieSanders talks up his appeal to young voters at Iowa field office: https://t.co/HzdmvTSlr4WATCH: @BernieSanders talks up his appeal to young voters at Iowa field office: https://t.co/HzdmvTSlr4
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The apparent strength of Donald Trump nationally – if Monmouth University’s latest polling is to be believed – is undercut by the sense among people in a position to know that Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is in position to eclipse the New Yorker in Iowa and perhaps more broadly.The apparent strength of Donald Trump nationally – if Monmouth University’s latest polling is to be believed – is undercut by the sense among people in a position to know that Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is in position to eclipse the New Yorker in Iowa and perhaps more broadly.
Who’s in a position to know? The one to watch in Iowa is Ann Selzer, who conducts polling for the Des Moines register and national outlets. Selzer’s reputation was cinched on the eve of the 2008 caucuses when she published an outlier poll showing Barack Obama cleaning up in the state. The Hillary Clinton and John Edwards campaigns ridiculed the survey. Then it came true.Who’s in a position to know? The one to watch in Iowa is Ann Selzer, who conducts polling for the Des Moines register and national outlets. Selzer’s reputation was cinched on the eve of the 2008 caucuses when she published an outlier poll showing Barack Obama cleaning up in the state. The Hillary Clinton and John Edwards campaigns ridiculed the survey. Then it came true.
On Saturday, the Register and Bloomberg Politics published a Selzer poll showing Cruz with nothing less than a 10-point lead in the Hawkeye State. More ominously for Trump, the Iowa polling averages as measured by Real Clear Politics now show Cruz with a slight lead – and all the momentum – in the state.On Saturday, the Register and Bloomberg Politics published a Selzer poll showing Cruz with nothing less than a 10-point lead in the Hawkeye State. More ominously for Trump, the Iowa polling averages as measured by Real Clear Politics now show Cruz with a slight lead – and all the momentum – in the state.
Update:Update:
Another Iowa poll... Cruz 30, Trump 23, Carson 10, Rubio 10 https://t.co/hkAHNthHaNAnother Iowa poll... Cruz 30, Trump 23, Carson 10, Rubio 10 https://t.co/hkAHNthHaN
The tightening of the race has produced some friction between the once frictionless Trump and Cruz campaigns. Trump called Cruz a “little bit of a maniac” in the Senate. Cruz responded by tweeting a medley scene from Flashdance, in probably the sharpest social media move so far by a 2016 candidate, Mike Huckabee’s invocation of figure skater Tonya Harding notwithstanding.The tightening of the race has produced some friction between the once frictionless Trump and Cruz campaigns. Trump called Cruz a “little bit of a maniac” in the Senate. Cruz responded by tweeting a medley scene from Flashdance, in probably the sharpest social media move so far by a 2016 candidate, Mike Huckabee’s invocation of figure skater Tonya Harding notwithstanding.
In honor of my friend @realDonaldTrump and good-hearted #Maniacs everywhere: https://t.co/KOPIi4XTVtIn honor of my friend @realDonaldTrump and good-hearted #Maniacs everywhere: https://t.co/KOPIi4XTVt
Whatever happens next will in part happen in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, at the next Republican presidential debate. CNN has stuck Trump at the center of its stage, with Cruz on one side and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson at the other.Whatever happens next will in part happen in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, at the next Republican presidential debate. CNN has stuck Trump at the center of its stage, with Cruz on one side and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson at the other.
Updated at 8.12pm GMTUpdated at 8.12pm GMT
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
Vain attempts by skeptics of Donald Trump’s candidacy for the White House to somehow wish away his commanding lead received another blow on Monday.Vain attempts by skeptics of Donald Trump’s candidacy for the White House to somehow wish away his commanding lead received another blow on Monday.
A new poll from Monmouth University shows Trump with the support of 41% of Republican and Republican-leaning voters nationally, up a whopping 27% on his nearest competitor, Ted Cruz. Cruz mustered the support of only 14% of GOP voters.A new poll from Monmouth University shows Trump with the support of 41% of Republican and Republican-leaning voters nationally, up a whopping 27% on his nearest competitor, Ted Cruz. Cruz mustered the support of only 14% of GOP voters.
The poll is not perfect –there is no national presidential primary, and the sample of 385 voters is less than robust. However, the survey marks an important benchmark in the race, even if it could be an outlier.The poll is not perfect –there is no national presidential primary, and the sample of 385 voters is less than robust. However, the survey marks an important benchmark in the race, even if it could be an outlier.
Trump has now become the first candidate to receive the support of over 40% of Republicans in any national poll, a landmark that Mitt Romney only reached once before April in the 2012 primary against a far smaller and less distinguished field.Trump has now become the first candidate to receive the support of over 40% of Republicans in any national poll, a landmark that Mitt Romney only reached once before April in the 2012 primary against a far smaller and less distinguished field.
Trump also has built a strong grassroots organization in early primary states, is neck and neck with Ted Cruz in Iowa and consistently leads the Republican field in New Hampshire.Trump also has built a strong grassroots organization in early primary states, is neck and neck with Ted Cruz in Iowa and consistently leads the Republican field in New Hampshire.
It has long been fashionable for Acela corridor elites to dismiss Trump as a sideshow and a carnival barker, but it’s clear they so at their own risk. Trump could still implode. It’s quite possible to envision him losing Iowa and doing his own version of the famous Dean scream from 2004.It has long been fashionable for Acela corridor elites to dismiss Trump as a sideshow and a carnival barker, but it’s clear they so at their own risk. Trump could still implode. It’s quite possible to envision him losing Iowa and doing his own version of the famous Dean scream from 2004.
But, in the meantime, as unlikely as it may seem, Trump has been a consistent frontrunner for the Republican nomination for nearly six months, has built up commanding leads in early primary states and has a message that resonates with Republican voters.But, in the meantime, as unlikely as it may seem, Trump has been a consistent frontrunner for the Republican nomination for nearly six months, has built up commanding leads in early primary states and has a message that resonates with Republican voters.
He shouldn’t start writing his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention – let alone start measuring the drapes in the Oval Office – but the time to scorn Trump as a novelty act has long since passed.He shouldn’t start writing his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention – let alone start measuring the drapes in the Oval Office – but the time to scorn Trump as a novelty act has long since passed.
Updated at 6.57pm GMTUpdated at 6.57pm GMT
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Trump's doctor says Trump would be healthiest president of all timeTrump's doctor says Trump would be healthiest president of all time
Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
The Trump campaign has released a note from his doctor attesting to the candidate’s general health and well being.The Trump campaign has released a note from his doctor attesting to the candidate’s general health and well being.
Trump shows “astonishingly excellent” test results and would “be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency,” the doctor writes.Trump shows “astonishingly excellent” test results and would “be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency,” the doctor writes.
See for yourself:See for yourself:
Update: Trump: ‘I have been blessed with great genes’Update: Trump: ‘I have been blessed with great genes’
The candidate releases a statement reacting to his doctor’s statement.The candidate releases a statement reacting to his doctor’s statement.
I am proud to share this report, written by the highly respected Dr. Jacob Bornstein of Lenox Hill Hospital, stating that I am in excellent health. I am fortunate to have been blessed with great genes --- both of my parents had very long and productive lives. I have truly enjoyed working on the campaign trail with one objective in mind, to Make America Great Again! People have been impressed by my stamina, but to me it has been easy because I am truly doing something that I love. Our country will soon be better and stronger than ever before. – Donald J. TrumpI am proud to share this report, written by the highly respected Dr. Jacob Bornstein of Lenox Hill Hospital, stating that I am in excellent health. I am fortunate to have been blessed with great genes --- both of my parents had very long and productive lives. I have truly enjoyed working on the campaign trail with one objective in mind, to Make America Great Again! People have been impressed by my stamina, but to me it has been easy because I am truly doing something that I love. Our country will soon be better and stronger than ever before. – Donald J. Trump
Worth noting Trump's doctor's note doesn't mention the foot issues which got him a draft deferment during the Vietnam WarWorth noting Trump's doctor's note doesn't mention the foot issues which got him a draft deferment during the Vietnam War
Updated at 7.01pm GMTUpdated at 7.01pm GMT
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Mike Huckabee, the TV and radio personality who formerly governed Arkansas and who currently is running for president, doesn’t have the polling juice to make it into the mainstage debate tomorrow night.Mike Huckabee, the TV and radio personality who formerly governed Arkansas and who currently is running for president, doesn’t have the polling juice to make it into the mainstage debate tomorrow night.
He also doesn’t have a communications director anymore, according to multiple media reports.He also doesn’t have a communications director anymore, according to multiple media reports.
#Scoop: @GovMikeHuckabee communications director, @alicetweet, has left his pres. campaign, @foxnews has learned according to Huck insider.#Scoop: @GovMikeHuckabee communications director, @alicetweet, has left his pres. campaign, @foxnews has learned according to Huck insider.
Huckabee won the Iowa Republican caucuses in 2008 and a handful of other states besides. That was then, it looks like.Huckabee won the Iowa Republican caucuses in 2008 and a handful of other states besides. That was then, it looks like.
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SummarySummary
The president has spoken at the Pentagon on the effort to defeat the Islamic state group. Here’s what happened:The president has spoken at the Pentagon on the effort to defeat the Islamic state group. Here’s what happened:
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Obama wraps. No questions this time. Presser ends.Obama wraps. No questions this time. Presser ends.
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Obama dispatches Carter to Middle EastObama dispatches Carter to Middle East
The president says the defense secretary will leave to the Middle East as soon as the news conference is through to raise coalition support for the war effort.The president says the defense secretary will leave to the Middle East as soon as the news conference is through to raise coalition support for the war effort.
All this said, we recognize that progress needs to keep coming faster,” Obama says. “Just as the United States is doing more in this fight... so must others. And that’s why I’ve asked secretary Carter to go to the Middle East... to work with our coalition partners on securing more aid on this front.”All this said, we recognize that progress needs to keep coming faster,” Obama says. “Just as the United States is doing more in this fight... so must others. And that’s why I’ve asked secretary Carter to go to the Middle East... to work with our coalition partners on securing more aid on this front.”
Updated at 6.00pm GMTUpdated at 6.00pm GMT
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Obama: 'Our next message to them is simple: you are next'Obama: 'Our next message to them is simple: you are next'
In keeping with the setting, Obama assumes a more bellicose posture. He says the air strikes campaign against Isil has intensified. He names the group’s leaders killed in Syria, Iraq and Libya. He says the group has no new significant battlefield gains.In keeping with the setting, Obama assumes a more bellicose posture. He says the air strikes campaign against Isil has intensified. He names the group’s leaders killed in Syria, Iraq and Libya. He says the group has no new significant battlefield gains.
He warns other Isis leaders that they face the fate of their peers:He warns other Isis leaders that they face the fate of their peers:
Our next message to them is simple: you are next.Our next message to them is simple: you are next.
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Obama calls his meeting with the national security council a “regular” meeting.Obama calls his meeting with the national security council a “regular” meeting.
He says the United States is leading a coalition embarked on a four-pronged strategy to defeat the Islamic state group:He says the United States is leading a coalition embarked on a four-pronged strategy to defeat the Islamic state group:
• hunting down and taking out terrorists;• hunting down and taking out terrorists;
• training and equipping the Syrian opposition;• training and equipping the Syrian opposition;
• disrupt recruitment, financing and propaganda;• disrupt recruitment, financing and propaganda;
• diplomacy to end Syrian civil war• diplomacy to end Syrian civil war
Obama tries out some vivid imagery:Obama tries out some vivid imagery:
As we squeeze its heart, it will make it harder for Isil to pump its propaganda and terror to the world.As we squeeze its heart, it will make it harder for Isil to pump its propaganda and terror to the world.
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Here comes the president.Here comes the president.
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The Pentagon briefing room is full as we wait for the president. Watch it live here:The Pentagon briefing room is full as we wait for the president. Watch it live here:
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Hello, and welcome to the day in politics. Today we’ve got the Republican candidates gearing up for what looks to be a dramatic debate on Tuesday in Las Vegas, where our Sabrina Siddiqui, Paul Lewis and Jeb Lund will hit the ground Trumping. And on the other side of the country, Hillary Clinton is preparing to deliver what’s being billed as a major Democratic policy speech on immigration in Brooklyn. (Lauren Gambino will be reporting live, with a little of Ben Jacobs on the ground in Iowa for good measure.)Hello, and welcome to the day in politics. Today we’ve got the Republican candidates gearing up for what looks to be a dramatic debate on Tuesday in Las Vegas, where our Sabrina Siddiqui, Paul Lewis and Jeb Lund will hit the ground Trumping. And on the other side of the country, Hillary Clinton is preparing to deliver what’s being billed as a major Democratic policy speech on immigration in Brooklyn. (Lauren Gambino will be reporting live, with a little of Ben Jacobs on the ground in Iowa for good measure.)
The first order of business, however, is a public statement from Barack Obama at the Pentagon, following meetings there this morning on the threat posed by the Islamic State group and associated terror threats.The first order of business, however, is a public statement from Barack Obama at the Pentagon, following meetings there this morning on the threat posed by the Islamic State group and associated terror threats.
That appearance is scheduled to begin momentarily. It comes just a week after the president used a rare Oval Office appearance to tamp down talk of a new ground war in Syria and warn against religious intolerance. Polling meanwhile has registered a spike in anxiety about terrorism among Americans. (We’ll have a lot more on polls – from data editor Mona Chalabi on the latest in the rise of Ted Cruz – throughout the day.)That appearance is scheduled to begin momentarily. It comes just a week after the president used a rare Oval Office appearance to tamp down talk of a new ground war in Syria and warn against religious intolerance. Polling meanwhile has registered a spike in anxiety about terrorism among Americans. (We’ll have a lot more on polls – from data editor Mona Chalabi on the latest in the rise of Ted Cruz – throughout the day.)
Meanwhile, here’s our coverage of what the president said last week on the topic:Meanwhile, here’s our coverage of what the president said last week on the topic:
Related: Obama's Oval Office address: president resists pressure for 'ground war' on IsisRelated: Obama's Oval Office address: president resists pressure for 'ground war' on Isis
Updated at 5.05pm GMTUpdated at 5.05pm GMT