Martin Dempsey
Washington is talking tough on ISIS, but its plans for intervention don't seem to measure up
A growing number of high-ranking American officials say that ISIS, the militant group that controls much of northern Iraq, must be defeated. The White House is considering plans to send ground troops to aid Iraq in the fight, but experts say even those expanded plans won't be enough to win.
The Takeaway Answers Listener Questions on U.S Intervention in Syria
What Does U.S. Intervention in Syria Mean for Israel?
Pentagon Presents $1B Per Month Plan for U.S. Action in Syria
Senator Rand Paul on the NSA Scandal & Military Sexual Assault
Israel's 'Alliance of Evil'
The Obama administration is sending a message to the Israelis not to attack Iran's nuclear sites. Not yet at least. US officials are thought to be trying to persuade Israel to give economic sanctions against Iran more time.
Top Brass: President Nominates Dempsey as Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Obama nominates new Joint Chiefs of Staff, Martin Dempsey
Over Memorial Day, President Obama announced new nominations to top military positions.