House backs Obama Syria plan

The House on Wednesday approved President Obama’s plan to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels to counter the growing threat of the Islamic State organization, even though lawmakers in both parties remain deeply skeptical about its chances for success.

In a rare bipartisan show of support, the House approved President Barack Obama’s controversial plan to arm and train rebels in Syria, part of the White House’s strategy to confront the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.