September 22, 2020 Former Iraq POW Jessica Lynch on what helps her thrive after captivity: 'Every day is a constant reminder' For Jessica Lynch, waking up and strapping on a leg brace first thing in the morning is always a bitter and blessed reminder of everything she endured after she was captured by Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces in 2003 and held as a Prisoner of War (POW) for nine days.
September 15, 2020 Jon Stewart joins Gillibrand, others in push for aid to veterans exposed to burn pits Jon Stewart joined Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and others Tuesday morning in calling on Congress to provide financial assistance to veterans suffering from ailments as a result of toxic exposure from burn pits the military used to dispose of waste in Iraq and Afghanistan.
September 11, 2020 Trump awards Medal of Honor to military hero who freed more than 75 hostages in Iraq U.S. Army Sgt. Major Thomas Payne led a dangerous nightime raid to free hostages
September 9, 2020 James Carafano: US troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan show progress in resolving ‘endless wars’ The announcement Wednesday of U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan marks another step forward by President Trump to give the two nations greater responsibility to provide for their own security with continuing American support.
September 9, 2020 2,200 American troops leaving Iraq this month, US general says The top U.S. commander in the Middle East announced in Baghdad Wednesday that 2,200 U.S. troops will withdraw from Iraq by the end of this month.
September 8, 2020 Ingraham rips Biden for 'pathetic drive-by smear' of Trump after career of 'rubber stamping' foreign wars Laura Ingraham explored Joe Biden's response to President Trump's reported comments disparaging fallen soldiers Tuesday, saying the Democratic nominee is trying to "capitalize" on the disputed Atlantic magazine report to "muddy the waters" on his foreign policy record.
September 3, 2020 Trump to award Medal of Honor on 9/11 to soldier who rescued 75 hostages The White House announced that Payne would be receiving the award on Thursday, calling praising the solider for his “speed, audacity, and courage.”
September 3, 2020 ISIS launched more than 100 attacks in Iraq in August, a sharp uptick from previous month The remnants of ISIS in Iraq claimed 100 attacks across the embattled country over the past month alone, according to an assessment by the Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium (TRAC) released on Thursday – marking a 25% uptick from July.
September 1, 2020 US vetoes UN resolution on terrorists over failure to include call for repatriation The U.S. on Monday pushed back against a majority on the U.N. Security Council as it vetoed a resolution on how to handle foreign terrorists who had fought for Islamic terror groups in Syria and Iraq.