Secretary of Defense December 9, 2020 Biden Defense Secretary pick at helm when team accused of ‘watering down’ ISIS intel President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of defense, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, could make history as the first Black man to serve in the position, but getting his appointment through Congress could be an uphill battle.
TERRORISM November 25, 2020 American ex-soldier allegedly provided material support to Syrian-based terrorist A former U.S. soldier was arrested Wednesday for allegedly providing financial support to a self-identified member of al-Nusra Front, a designated terrorist organization based in Syria, according to federal prosecutors.
Syria November 24, 2020 Biden secretary of state pick Blinken admitted Obama administration 'failed' in Syria Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for secretary of state, admitted earlier this year that the Obama administration “failed” in Syria — although he also panned the Trump administration for “pulling out” of the country entirely.
ISIS November 23, 2020 American teen who once threatened Trump in ISIS video says it's 'sweet relief' being in US Matthew's mother claimed that her husband tricked her, but evidence showed that she was heavily involved in funding ISIS, even helping to film propaganda videos of her son.
Israel November 18, 2020 Israel launches airstrike against Iranian targets in Syria The Israeli air force conducted overnight airstrikes against eight targets controlled by the Iranian Al Quds forces stationed in Syria.
Syria November 16, 2020 Reporter's Notebook: Peter Kassig's selfless aid and brutal murder left a profound impact on this journalist Aishah Hasnie explains the impact of Peter Kassig's life on her own.
Army October 29, 2020 Trump meets with Army unit that conducted Al-Baghdadi raid, awards citation President Trump has awarded a citation to the Army special operations unit that conducted the 2019 raid resulting in the death of notorious Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi.
FOREIGN POLICY October 20, 2020 Bringing the 'ISIS Beatles' to justice in US courts: Behind the complex mission After years of exhaustive work from both the U.S. intelligence community the government, at least some semblance of due process was brought to bear after two of the men involved in the grisly murders of Americans on behalf of ISIS were transported to American shores to face the full wrath of the Justice System.
China October 19, 2020 UN arms embargo against Iran expires: What's next? Despite staunch opposition from the United States, a long-standing UN arms embargo has lapsed – leaving Tehran open to deadly weapons purchases.
Al Qaeda October 15, 2020 US drone strike kills 2 senior Al Qaeda operatives in Syria The U.S. military carried out a drone strike Thursday, killing two senior Al Qaeda operatives in northwest Syria.
Arizona October 9, 2020 Arizona governor, national security adviser unveil painting honoring Kayla Mueller Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey and national security adviser Robert O’Brien unveiled a commemorative mural Thursday honoring the life of humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller.