The issue focused on the "dramatic" rise of the Islamic State in Iraq, where its fighters have taken control of the capital Baghdad and its western provinces since last week, as well as the ongoing battle to drive ISIS from Mosul.


"We will take action as necessary to ensure the security of our citizens and protect the lives of our officers," Pentagon spokesman George Little said. "We continue to work through the U.S. Congress to find common ground that will ensure our troops can keep on doing