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Armed Forces December 20, 2015

‘Sustained campaign’ against ISIS poses complex challenges for military, Congress

The launch of U.S. airstrikes in Syria marks the beginning of what military officials are calling a "sustained campaign" against the Islamic State -- a new war in the Middle East that immediately poses complex challenges for the Obama administration and Congress.

Alliances December 20, 2015

Details of military support from Arab allies in anti-ISIS strikes

The following is a breakdown of military support provided by Arab allies during the U.S.-led strikes in Syria Monday night, according to sources.

Al Qaeda December 20, 2015

US strikes target Al Qaeda veterans in Syria plotting ‘imminent attack’

U.S. officials say airstrikes in Syria on Monday night were aimed in part at disrupting an 'imminent attack' by Al Qaeda-tied fighters on either the United States or Europe, in the strongest evidence yet of the growing threat posed by the group.

Pentagon December 20, 2015

US, Arab allies launch first wave of strikes in Syria

The United States, joined by five Arab allies, launched an intense campaign of airstrikes, bombings and cruise-missile attacks against the Islamic State and another militant group in Syria Monday night – marking the first U.S. military intervention in Syria since the start of that country’s civil war in 2011. 

Homeland Security December 20, 2015

Immigration worker union warns ‘serious threat’ of ISIS entering US

The union representing America's immigration caseworkers warned Thursday of the "real and serious threat" that Islamic State terrorists could gain entry to the United States, either by slipping through the southern U.S. border or exploiting "loose and lax" visa policies.

Secretary of State December 20, 2015

Islamic State not Islamic? Kerry, Obama questioned over ISIS claims

Secretary of State John Kerry insisted Thursday that the Islamic State is not Islamic, underscoring the effort to distinguish the terror group from mainstream Muslims – but also causing consternation that the administration may once again be underplaying the threat of radical Islam.

Armed Forces December 20, 2015

Tension in the Ranks: Military leaders press Obama to keep options open for ground troops

While President Obama seeks to take the fight to the Islamic State, he’s got a battle brewing with his own brain trust over whether to leave the door open to committing American troops to combat roles.

Threats December 20, 2015

Al Qaeda cell in Syria poses ISIS-level threat, intel chief says

A group of Al Qaeda fighters in Syria is emerging as a rival terror threat to the Islamic State.

Armed Forces December 20, 2015

White House: No ‘combat role,’ but US troops could ‘forward deploy’ with Iraqis

The White House acknowledged Wednesday that President Obama would consider putting U.S. troops in "forward-deployed positions" to advise Iraqi forces in the fight against the Islamic State -- even while insisting U.S. troops would not be sent back into a "combat role" in Iraq.

Pentagon December 20, 2015

Senate: China hacked military contractor networks

China's military hacked into computer networks of civilian transportation companies hired by the Pentagon at least nine times, breaking into computers aboard a commercial ship, targeting logistics companies and uploading malicious software onto an airline's computers, Senate investigators said Wednesday.

Threats December 20, 2015

House GOP moves ahead on Syrian rebel training

Lawmakers raced Monday to authorize an expanded mission to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels before heading back to the campaign trail, with President Obama's fiercest opponents in the House GOP preparing to consent -- on condition no U.S. ground forces are deployed in the fight against the Islamic State group.