BREAKING: Obama: ISIL is going to lose

The request to authorize military force sent to Congress reflects the priorities of the mission against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, President Obama said Wednesday. "Make no mistake, this is a difficult mission," he said, adding that the long-term trend looks positive. He said the resolution is not the authorization for another ground war like Afghanistan and Iraq. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM