Pentagon December 20, 2015 US probes allegations ISIS used chemical weapons The U.S. is investigating claims that Islamic State militants used chemical weapons against Iraqis last month, in what would be a serious escalation of the fighting in the region.
Threats December 20, 2015 US officials consider mandatory quarantine for health workers from Ebola epicenter A mandatory quarantine for health care workers returning from West Africa could be the next step the federal government takes in trying to prevent Ebola from spreading on American soil.
Pentagon December 20, 2015 US general: North Korea may have nuke missile expertise North Korea may be capable of fielding a nuclear-armed missile that could reach U.S. soil, but because it has not tested such a weapon the odds of it being effective are "pretty darn low," the commander of U.S. forces in South Korea said Friday.
Threats December 20, 2015 ISIS Inc.: US official reveals how terror network makes its millions Islamic State militants are amassing a fortune through their web of criminal activity, including earning roughly $1 million a day from oil smuggling alone, according to a Treasury Department official who on Thursday provided unprecedented details about the illicit financial network.
Aid December 20, 2015 Watchdog: Afghan poppy cultivation surging, after US spent $7.6B on anti-drug campaign Cultivation of the illegal poppy plant in Afghanistan has reached an “all-time high” following a $7.6 billion counternarcotics campaign paid for by the United States, according to government oversight investigators.
Pentagon December 20, 2015 White House: ISIS fighters in Syrian town creating ‘target-rich environment’ for US Military and White House officials said Friday that the fierce fighting in the Syrian border town of Kobani has created an opportunity to take out large numbers of Islamic State fighters pouring into the battle.
State Department December 20, 2015 State Department warns US businesses in North Africa of ISIS retaliation The State Department is warning American businesses operating in North Africa of an increased risk of retaliation by militants over the U.S. military campaign against the Islamic State.
Pentagon December 20, 2015 Obama authorizes Guard, reserve call-up for Ebola President Obama is authorizing the Pentagon to call up reserve and National Guard troops if they are needed to assist in the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Homeland Security December 20, 2015 CDC considers adding names of health workers monitored for Ebola to no-fly list The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering adding the names of people being monitored for the Ebola virus to the government's No Fly List, federal officials tell ӣƵ.
State Department December 20, 2015 US stands firm on Iran deadline U.S. officials said they weren’t seeking to extend nuclear negotiations with Iran beyond a Nov. 24 deadline, as Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday.
Cabinet December 20, 2015 Obama cancels trip to meet on Ebola outbreak President Barack Obama abruptly canceled a planned campaign trip Wednesday and planned to convene his Cabinet at the White House instead, as U.S. officials grappled with the widening Ebola crisis.