The liberation of Raqqa on Friday marked a historic end to the physical caliphate declared by ISIS in June of 2014. Syrian Democratic Forces, who fought for months to reclaim the city, celebrated in Naim Square this week — driving trucks and waving flags in the same place where ISIS […]
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Senators ask Mattis for more information on Niger attack
After meeting separately with Secretary of Defense James Mattis, both Sens. Lindsey Graham and John McCain said the military should do more to keep members of Congress aware of its counterterrorism operations around the world. Sen. Graham told reporters that one of the open questions surrounding the ambush in Niger, […]
Hawaii judge extends prohibition on Trump’s travel ban
The federal judge in Hawaii who stopped President Donald Trump’s travel ban from taking effect this week has extended the order. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson on Friday converted the temporary restraining order to a preliminary injunction. The ban was was announced in September. It applied to travelers from Chad, […]
Congresswoman alleges chief of staff used ‘racist term’ in criticism
Representative Frederica Wilson alleged that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly employed “a racist term” in his criticism of her actions after she assailed President Donald Trump over his call to the widow of a U.S. soldier killed in Niger. Kelly, who addressed reporters at the White House press […]
Gen. Kelly, admit Trump is a big part of the problem
General Kelly, I am grateful for your immense public service over your career and what you have sacrificed for our country along the way. I am also sorry for the loss of your son and the grief that has caused and must continue to cause you and your family. Having […]
WATCH: Police officer captures alligator with bare hands
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Dozens still missing in Puerto Rico a month after Hurricane Maria
At least 76 people are still missing in Puerto Rico 30 days after Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island as a powerful Category 4 storm, officials said. A total of 49 people have died as a result of the storm, which barreled through Puerto Rico Sept. 20, leaving much […]
WATCH: Dog loses interest in bomb sniffing, CIA ‘fires’ her
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Florida congresswoman: Kelly used ‘racist term’
Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson responded to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Friday, assailing him for him comments he made Thursday at the White House. Kelly, addressing reporters at the White House briefing, rebuked Wilson for her criticism of Trump’s comments on a call to the widow of […]
Breaking down the fiscal 2018 budget passed by Senate
By a vote of 51-49, Senate Republicans passed a fiscal 2018 budget right along party lines, with every single Democrat voting against the budget framework, and all Republicans, save for one, voting for it. The fiscal 2018 budget passed late-Thursday night is not a legally binding document, but it does […]