Tag: Iraq War

Reports said the Islamic State took credit for blowing up a gasoline tanker that was parked near a gas station. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

National Security

White House condemns Islamic State attack in Iraq

Pete Kasperowicz · November 24, 2016 8:57 pm

Next Thanksgiving

Larry Miller · November 24, 2016 12:00 pm

FLASHBACK: When George W. Bush surprised American troops in Iraq for Thanksgiving

Sean Langille · November 23, 2016 5:02 pm

ISIS is using "Mad Max"-style car bombs in Mosul, a U.S. military spokesman said. (Defense Department photo)

National Security

US says ISIS using ‘Mad Max’ vehicle bombs in Mosul

Jamie McIntyre · November 16, 2016 6:20 pm

Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., attacked Democratic challenger Rep. Tammy Duckworth during a debate Thursday night over her claim that her family has served in the military since the American Revolution in the late 18th century. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

National Security

Kirk apologizes for questioning Duckworth’s family

Kyle Feldscher · October 28, 2016 4:51 pm

It is quite clear, using that kind of analysis, that Hillary Clinton can best be described as an architect of failure when it comes to national security and international relations. The potential consequences of her flawed decision-making would be destructive to the nation if she were commander in chief. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Hillary Clinton: Architect of failure

Keith Kellogg · October 22, 2016 4:01 am

"We are in the first day of a difficult campaign that could take some time," said Peter Cook, a Pentagon spokesman. (AP Photo)

National Security

Pentagon says Mosul operation ‘could take some time’

Jamie McIntyre · October 17, 2016 7:54 pm

National Security

615 more troops won’t fix Iraq

Bonnie Kristian · October 13, 2016 4:01 am

National Security

Trump: Capt. Khan would be alive if I were president in 2003

Al Weaver · October 10, 2016 2:04 am

Obama even promised to end the war when he was running in 2008, when Bush signed the agreement. So what gives? (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

WaPo fact checker knocks Clinton, Kaine for misleading on Iraq departure

Ashe Schow · October 6, 2016 8:25 pm

There is still no timetable for when the Mosul offensive will begin, but Pentagon officials say all the pieces will be in place and preparation complete within weeks. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Daniel Johnson via AP)

National Security

U.S.-led coalition kills 18 Islamic State leaders in 30 days

Jamie McIntyre · September 29, 2016 4:44 pm

Donald Trump deserves at least some credit for opposing the Iraq war before most Republicans and many liberal hawks. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey)

Sorry, Trump opposed the Iraq War before Clinton

W. James Antle III · September 29, 2016 4:01 am