Kristina Wong
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 08:58
Al Qaeda's affiliate in Yemen is declaring its support for the Sunni extremist group that has taken over large swaths of Iraq and Syria, creating the potential for a new alliance against the United States.
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 07:16
The White House proposed a plan two months ago for the Pentagon to train and equip vetted Syrian rebel forces in that nation’s civil war. But, since then, there’s been lots of talk and not much action. Administration officials have agreed on the broad outline of a proposal, which would see several hundred U.S. troops train 2,300 to 2,500 vetted rebels outside of Syria over 18 months. The Syrians could then train more forces at home.
Monday, July 28, 2014 - 07:21
The Obama administration has quietly moved an additional 62 advisers to Iraq over the past three weeks, according to defense officials.
Friday, July 18, 2014 - 07:45
Pentagon officials defended their request for $60 billion in war funds before the House Budget Committee on Thursday as lawmakers accused them of trying to avoid budget caps and congressional scrutiny.
Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 11:45
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) pressed for increasing aid to moderate rebel groups after meeting Syrian opposition leaders in Turkey Wednesday, warning that delays would “fuel the growing danger” to U.S. security.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 07:50
The United States should continue using drone strikes to kill Americans abroad who pose a terrorist threat, argues the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - 07:26
The United States has sent Apache attack helicopters to Iraq as part of the buildup in U.S. military personnel, the Pentagon said Tuesday
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - 07:03
A retired Army general who served three tours in Iraq is warning against immediate U.S. airstrikes to beat back the Sunni extremists of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 07:40
The Obama administration's planned operations in Iraq will not be paid for from the Pentagon's wartime funding account, according to a defense spokesman on Monday.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:09
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) said the administration is taking a more "forward-leaning" position in Syria, where it has been wary of arming opposition rebels.