Tag: Terrorism

The remains of a man killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11 have been identified for the first time nearly 16 years after the terror attacks, the New York City medical examiners' office announced. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

Medical examiners confirm identity of 1,641st victim of 9/11 terror attacks

Melissa Quinn · August 8, 2017 3:16 pm

The drone strike was conducted under new authorities granted by President Trump in March, which allow U.S. military forces to go after al-Shabaab within a defined area in Somalia in support of partner forces. (AP Photo/Mohamed Sheikh Nor, File)

National Security

US confirms drone strike killed key terrorist leader in Somalia

Jamie McIntyre · August 4, 2017 5:41 pm

A Pentagon spokesman says a "lion's share" of the fighting is being done by Yemeni forces, backed by the UAE, and supported by the U.S. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed, File)

National Security

US supporting Yemen offensive against al Qaeda

Jamie McIntyre · August 4, 2017 4:51 pm

As a UAE based airline, Etihad is despised by ISIS. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Beltway Confidential

In July, ISIS nearly succeeded in bringing down a passenger plane

Tom Rogan · August 4, 2017 3:46 pm

The State Department says authorization for use of military force (AUMF) provides 'sufficient authority' to fight ISIS. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

National Security

State Department: AUMF provides ‘sufficient authority’ to fight ISIS

Joel Gehrke · August 2, 2017 6:49 pm

Leaving aside for the moment whether a terrorist-free Afghanistan is even possible, the suggestion that the U.S. will be safe from terrorism only if the U.S. and the Afghan government drive all terrorist groups out of the country is ludicrous. (AP Photos/Rahmat Gul)

Beltway Confidential

There’s nothing left for the US to win in Afghanistan

Daniel DePetris · August 2, 2017 5:51 pm

"It is very concerning that progress on combatting this problem is being delayed because the State Department isn't tapping into these resources," Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, a Foreign Relations Committee member who co-authored legislation enhancing counter-propaganda efforts in 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Senators to Rex Tillerson: Fight Russian propaganda

Joel Gehrke · August 2, 2017 5:29 pm

Nadir Soofi is one of two suspects who drove from Phoenix to Garland, Texas, in a car loaded with numerous firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in May 2015, opening fire in a terrorist attack.

Garland Police keeping tight grip on documents two years after ISIS attack

Todd Shepherd · August 1, 2017 4:01 am

A U.S. drone strike in Somalia has targeted a key leader of the al-Shabab militant group, the Pentagon said. (AP Photo/Mohamed Sheikh Nor, File)

National Security

US airstrike kills Somalia fighter under new Trump authority

David Brown · July 31, 2017 1:03 pm

"I'm a reluctant participant in this dialogue with Donald Trump, because I'm trying to be a full-time mayor doing my job, and I'm not sure what he and his son have against me, and why they are tweeting about me," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in an interview with the Guardian published Saturday. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on ‘beef’ with Trump: ‘We’re not schoolchildren’

Daniel Chaitin · July 29, 2017 4:59 pm

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's team mocked CNN for featuring footage of the Taliban weaponry. "It is impossible to take videos that show obsolete weapons of unidentifiable origin seriously," the Foreign Ministry said. (Ibrahim Laleli/DHA via AP)

Russia rips CNN for report about arming Taliban fighters

Joel Gehrke · July 26, 2017 7:20 pm

TSA's new security measure follows an aviation security plan announced by Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly last month, which applied to international flights coming into the United States. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

TSA to require separate X-ray screening of electronics larger than a cellphone

Melissa Quinn · July 26, 2017 5:43 pm