The Obama Administration says it doesn't believe that the Islamic State is actively plotting an attack against the United States but it does pose a significant threat.
The White House says that the militant group's military capacity and access to financial resources makes it very dangerous.
But spokesman Josh Earnest says perhaps the biggest threat comes from the fighters who have western passports.
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But spokesman Josh Earnest says there is no immediate threat to the US homeland:
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Spokesman Josh Earnest says the President has not yet made a decision about whether to take military action against the Islamic State in Syria.
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