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Granting Permission to Go to War
The President has asked Congress to authorize military action against the so-called "Islamic State." Republicans say he's imposing too many limits. Democrats say there aren't enough.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe President has asked Congress to authorize military action against the so-called "Islamic State." Republicans say he's imposing too many limits. Democrats say there aren't enough.
Also, a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire agreement. On today's Talking Point, from impoverished kid in Kentucky to millionaire owner of 6 homes and a private jet, we hear about the world's most successful sports bettor.
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3 storiesUkraine-Russia Ceasefire Agreement Reached
After 16 hours of overnight negotiations, the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany have agreed to a ceasefire, withdrawal of heavy weapons and the demilitarization of eastern Ukraine. Ian Traynor, editor of the Guardian newspaper, joins us from Brussels with an update.
Read the story7 minThe Political Battle over Going to War
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, and President Obama has formally asked it to authorize limited warfare against ISIL , the so-called Islamic State.
Read the story34 minWho Is Billy Walters?
Last year, there were headlines about a federal insider-trading investigation of two well-known figures: pro-golfer Phil Mickelson and billionaire investor Carl Icahn. But also on the target list was William T. "Billy" Walters. ESPN investigative reporter Mike Fish wondered who that was.
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