Obama briefed by counterterrorism aide on Orlando shooting: White House

District of Columbia: President Barack Obama has been briefed by his homeland security and counterterrorism aide on the mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando that left around 20 dead and 42 injured, the White House said Sunday.

 

Obama asked to receive regular updates on the unfolding investigation into one of the worst mass shootings in US history, and instructed the federal government to provide any assistance necessary, a statement said.