Tag: Terrorism

The Paul-Murphy measure is not expected to pass. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Schumer backs measure opposing Saudi Arms deal

Susan Ferrechio · June 12, 2017 7:23 pm

On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen, inspired by the Islamic State, killed 49 club-goers and injured 58 others in the largest mass shooting in America's history. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Trump tweets condolences to victims of Pulse nightclub attack on one-year anniversary

Josh Siegel · June 12, 2017 5:22 pm

Hiding the truth cheapens the tragedy. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Beltway Confidential

A year ago, Loretta Lynch tried editing ISIS out of the Orlando Pulse attack

Philip Wegmann · June 12, 2017 4:57 pm

Until the international community acknowledges this reality and takes concrete action in this regard, terrorist attacks will continue to take place across the world, victimizing innocent people and benefiting the extremist leaders of the Islamic State and Tehran. (Fars News Agency, Omid Vahabzadeh via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Just because ISIS attacked Iran doesn’t mean Iran isn’t supporting terrorism

Washington Examiner · June 12, 2017 4:36 pm

How Do You Solve a Problem like Qatar?

Lee Smith · June 12, 2017 9:10 am

A group of armed British police officers walk together after an attack in the London Bridge area of London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

National Security

Congress must protect ‘soft’ terrorist targets

Washington Examiner · June 12, 2017 4:01 am

Former FBI director James Comey walks through a corridor on the way to a secure room to continue his testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 8, 2017. Comey, who was fired by President Donald Trump, told the panel in open session that Trump repeatedly pressed him for his "loyalty" and directly pushed him to "lift the cloud" of investigation by declaring publicly the president was not the target of the probe into his campaign's Russia ties. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Weekend wrap: James Comey is still the name on Washington’s lips

Kyle Feldscher · June 12, 2017 2:36 am

Iranians attend the funeral of victims of an Islamic State militant attack on Wednesday, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

National Security

Iran claims to have killed mastermind of terrorist attacks: ‘Sent to hell’

Josh Siegel · June 11, 2017 7:52 pm

Ellison said Trump's courting of nationalist figures is the main catalyst behind anti-Muslim rallies in tens of cities around the country scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Keith Ellison: Trump’s rhetoric has ‘green-lighted’ anti-Muslim acts

Kyle Feldscher · June 10, 2017 3:05 pm

Of Tribes and Terrorism

Lee Smith · June 9, 2017 6:15 am

Not in Her Name

The Scrapbook · June 9, 2017 6:15 am

The men were planning attacks in New York and Panama. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

National Security

Two Americans arrested for supporting planned Hezbollah attacks against Americans, Israelis

Josh Siegel · June 8, 2017 9:31 pm