OPINION September 19, 2019 Abraham Sofaer: To deter Iran’s aggressive and dangerous actions, US must show strength The weekend attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, which Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed on Iran Wednesday and called an “act of war,” shows that the Obama administration was delusional to think the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran would curb that nation’s radical and violent policies.
OPINION September 16, 2019 Rebecca Grant: After Saudi Arabia is attacked, will US military attack Iran? Here are options U.S. military leaders will certainly review options to strike Iran. That’s their job. Commanders at Central Command must prepare options available to President Trump.
OPINION September 15, 2019 James Carafano: US killing of Hamza bin Laden sends important message to terrorists Like father, like son. Usama bin Laden's son Hamza was killed in a U.S. counterterrorism raid that strikes a blow against Al Qaeda.
OPINION September 14, 2019 Jim Hanson: Killing of Hamza bin Laden strengthens case for withdrawing most US forces from Afghanistan The killing by U.S. forces of the son of former Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden – confirmed Saturday by President Trump – strikes a blow at attempts by the terrorist group to use him as a rallying point and create a dynasty of bin Laden family leadersh
Justice Department September 12, 2019 US to share name of Saudi suspected of aiding 9/11 attackers The Justice Department decided Thursday that it would reveal a key new development in a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia for its alleged involvement in the 9/11 attacks - the previously redacted identity of an individual believed to be connected to the Saudi government who aided the hijackers.
Afghanistan September 7, 2019 Jim Hanson: Collapse of peace talks with Taliban makes clear we should do THIS in Afghanistan Here's how we can keep the Taliban from turning Afghanistan into a launching pad for another terrorist attack on America.
Counter-terrorism September 5, 2019 Terrorist watchlist ruled unconstitutional after lawsuit by Muslim US citizens; next steps remain unclear A group of nearly two dozen Muslim U.S. citizens won a major victory in federal court on Wednesday in their suit against the FBI and other federal agencies over their use of the terror watchlist, even as it remained unclear what exactly the consequences of the ruling would be.
OPINION August 28, 2019 James Carafano: Ignore ISIS at your peril, America – Terrorists say ‘I’ll be back’ This is a warning to the civilized world: Don’t forget about the supporters of Usama bin Laden and the ISIS caliphate. They have not forgotten about you.
Northeast August 24, 2019 NYC women plead guilty to plotting terrorist bombing Two New York women pleaded guilty on Friday to charges they studied how to make bombs for a terrorist attack on U.S. soil., federal prosecutors said.
TERRORISM August 19, 2019 Islamist terror plots in Europe declining, but schemes getting more 'creative,' analysis says Despite being driven from its former Iraq and Syria strongholds six months ago, ISIS continues to find ways to wreak havoc across the Middle East, remaining an innovative -- if less strategically successful -- terror force.
OPINION July 18, 2019 Muslim reformer Shireen Qudosi: We must protect children from radicalization by extremists Extremists want to radicalize trusting children and turn them into weapons of war.