Tag: Terrorism

"The celebrations were coming to an end and there was a big explosion among people dancing," 25-year-old Veli Can told Reuters. (DHA via AP)

National Security

At least 50 in Turkey killed at wedding in likely Islamic State attack

Keith Koffler · August 21, 2016 12:16 pm

President Obama's campaign pledge to close the prison was foolish. It is one of many promises made before he had to deal with the realities of governing. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama can’t Gitmo satisfaction

Washington Examiner · August 21, 2016 4:01 am

Washington Secrets

Obama’s immigrant vetting doesn’t ask if they’re ISIS, al Qaeda, Muslim Brotherhood

Paul Bedard · August 19, 2016 2:16 pm

The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will host both presidential candidates in a live TV event September 7. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Security

Veterans will get first crack at Trump, Clinton together

Anna Giaritelli · August 19, 2016 2:24 am

Federal indictment found Justin Nojan Sullivan had discussed his plans with a member of the Islamic State. (AP Photo/Alice Martins)

National Security

ISIS helped North Carolina man plan terror attack

Anna Giaritelli · August 18, 2016 11:01 pm

Trump said the U.S. is "overdue to develop a new screening test for the threats we face today." (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Poll: Trump finds support for his ideological test among immigrants

Gabby Morrongiello · August 18, 2016 10:03 pm

It's part of its ongoing effort to prevent the Islamic State and other groups from using the platform. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

National Security

Twitter bans 235,000 accounts linked to ‘extremism’

Rudy Takala · August 18, 2016 5:54 pm

The battle to liberate Sirte has been going on for three months, but the U.S. airstrikes began Aug. 1. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo, File)

National Security

60 U.S. airstrikes have pounded Libya so far this month

Jamie McIntyre · August 17, 2016 5:39 pm

Hats displaying support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton are displayed by a sidewalk vendor, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Pollster warns Clinton’s lead over Trump is soft

Paul Bedard · August 17, 2016 2:30 pm

Feinstein argued that it was time to increase the number of NATO members in the fight from seven to 27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Feinstein calls for NATO to step up in fight against ISIS

Al Weaver · August 17, 2016 2:15 pm

"It's going to happen again because there's something wrong," said Donald Trump. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

National Security

Why Trump believes terror will strike U.S. again

Anna Giaritelli · August 17, 2016 4:24 am

"You speak in somewhat abbreviated language. All human beings speak in abbreviated language at times," Giuliani said. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

National Security

Giuliani rejects idea he forgot about 9/11: ‘I almost died in it’

Kelly Cohen · August 16, 2016 7:34 pm