US President Barack Obama will travel to Orlando on Thursday to pay his respects to the victims of America's deadliest mass shooting, in which at least 49 people were killed, and stand in solidarity with the community, the White House has said. Over the coming weekend, Obama is scheduled to travel to New Mexico and California, but there is no word from the White House. "On Thursday, the President will travel to Orlando, Florida to pay his respects to victims' families, and to stand in solidarity with the community as they embark on their recovery," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said. Obama has convened his national security team over at the Treasury Department to get an update on counter-ISIS efforts. "This is, of course, a previously planned meeting, but it is a timely one for tomorrow," the spokesman said.

Source: dna June 14, 2016 04:08 UTC