ALISYN CAMEROTA, CNN ANCHOR: The U.S. ramping up air strikes on ISIS targets in Libya. The expanded strikes are part of a broader effort to remove ISIS from one of its key strongholds in that country. And CNN Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr is live in Washington with more for us. Barbara, what's the latest?</s>BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Alisyn. Now, the first strikes in Libya in support of the emerging government there and its fight against ISIS. The strikes against a tank and some ISIS vehicles were done with the authorization of President Obama, specifically to support the government that's trying to take hold there. This all happened in a place called Sirte. This is on Libya's northern coast, an ISIS stronghold. They've been trying to push ISIS out. Why is this so important? Why is the U.S. even involved here? And, of course, just look at the geography. This northern coast of Libya where ISIS has taken hold just south of Europe, there's concern about ISIS using this as a pathway to move into Europe, to move into other areas in North Africa, to plan and stage additional attacks. The Pentagon very clear there will be more airstrikes to support the government there and try once and for all to push ISIS out -- John.</s>JOHN BERMAN, CNN ANCHOR: All right. Barbara Starr, important developments there, we'll keep our eye on them. Thanks so much. So, it may just be the coveted price prize in the race for the White House, talking about the battleground state of Ohio. So, who is on top right now? A closer look at our series on battleground states, that's next.
U.S. Expands Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Libya