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OPINION April 1, 2021

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: America’s partner in the ISIS fight, now desperately seeking clarity

The ghost of the 2003 Iraq war has haunted every decision that the United States has made on the Syrian civil war, which this week marked its tenth anniversary.  Iraq’s memory also shaped America’s efforts to defeat ISIS.  

Oklahoma March 4, 2021

Oklahoma man gets 3 years for smuggling firearms to UAE to help fight ISIS: prosecutors

An Oklahoma man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for illegally smuggling firearms to the Middle East to help fight the Islamic State there, according to federal prosecutors.

Iraq March 4, 2021

Ahead of Pope visit, survivor recalls Christian church massacre in Iraq

Six Al Qaeda-linked militants stormed and seized the church, killing dozens inside. At the time, the Oct. 31, 2010 attack was the bloodiest in a drumbeat of violence that Iraq’s Christians suffered during the brutal sectarian warfare following the 2003 U.S. invasion.

Pope Francis March 3, 2021

Pope Francis will still travel to Iraq despite rocket attack: 'We can't disappoint'

Pope Francis is pushing ahead with the first papal trip to Iraq despite rising coronavirus infections, hoping to encourage the country’s dwindling number of Christians who were violently persecuted during the Islamic State's insurgency while seeking to boost ties with the Shiite Muslim world. 

91±¬ÁÏ Flash February 13, 2021

Pete Hegseth reacts after Ilhan Omar named vice chair of House foreign affairs subcommittee

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s promotion this week to a leadership position on a U.S. House subcommittee drew a sharp reaction Friday night from "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth.

The New York Times February 5, 2021

NY Times journalist resigns following 'Caliphate' debacle, cites 'online campaign' of 'public shaming'

New York Times journalist Andy Mills announced on Friday that he has resigned following the controversy surrounding the paper's now-discredited podcast series "Caliphate."

ISIS January 30, 2021

Iraq kills ISIS commander, week after Baghdad suicide blasts

Iraqi security forces have killed a senior commander of the Islamic State group, the prime minister said on Thursday, a week after the rare, twin suicide bombing by IS militants killed dozens in Baghdad.

ISIS January 25, 2021

Texas wannabe ISIS terrorist pleads guilty to providing materials to brutal group

A 22-year-old Texas man pleaded guilty Monday to providing material support to ISIS, federal prosecutors said.

Secretary of Defense January 22, 2021

Lloyd Austin: What to know about Biden administration's secretary of defense

Retired four-star U.S. general Lloyd Austin has made history Friday by becoming America's first Black Secretary of Defense.

Iraq January 21, 2021

ISIS claims responsibility for twin suicide bombings in Baghdad, at least 32 dead

Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens, officials said in what was the first massive bombing in years, harkening back to darker days of rampant militant attacks.

Media December 24, 2020

NYT star under fire for not disclosing ties to discredited 'Caliphate' series on 'The Daily' podcast

One of The New York Times' star journalists is under fire for not disclosing his ties to the now-discredited podcast series "Caliphate" on his own podcast that tackled the sore subject.