“Iraqi forces were massing north of Baghdad on Friday, aiming to strike back at Sunni Islamists whose drive toward the capital prompted the United States to send military advisers to stiffen government resistance.” [Reuters] ICYMI: Obama sending special forces to Iraq
An American attack on ISIS could mean retaliation back home [TIME]
Ukraine said to unveil peace plan as clashes intensify [USA Today]
“Prosecutors allege Gov. Scott Walker was at the center of an effort to illegally coordinate fundraising among conservative groups to help his campaign and those of Republican state senators facing recall elections during 2011 and 2012, according to documents unsealed Thursday.” [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Another governor preparing for 2016? Rick Perry [TIME]
Brian Schweitzer: “I recently made a number of stupid and insensitive remarks to a reporter from the National Journal. I am deeply sorry and sincerely apologize for my carelessness and disregard,” the Democrat posted to his Facebook page Thursday afternoon. [Politico]
Same-sex couples getting more federal benefits [TIME]
Cochran asking blacks to save him in Republican primary [NYT]
“Gov. Rick Snyder will travel to the Globe building in Detroit on Friday to sign a package of bills that will send $194.5 million to Detroitto help the city emerge from bankruptcy.” [Detroit Free Press]
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