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Reporter's Notebook: Covering the elusive al-Baghdadi and his reign of terror for years

October 27, 2019

Reporter's Notebook: Covering the elusive al-Baghdadi and his reign of terror for years

News of the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by U.S. Special Operations Forces was for me, as it was for many, of real interest. My teams and I have been some of the few who have seen his and his terror group’s handiwork, first-hand.

Hannity hits Washington Post's 'sick and repulsive' headline that called al-Baghdadi a 'religious scholar'

October 27, 2019

Hannity hits Washington Post's 'sick and repulsive' headline that called al-Baghdadi a 'religious scholar'

The Washington Post's headline calling ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi an "austere religious scholar" is "sick and repulsive," said Fox News host Sean Hannity on Sunday, following the confirmation of his death at the hands of U.S. special forces.

Ratcliffe: Intel Committee hasn't had terror-related briefing in 'over a month' due to impeachment inquiry

October 27, 2019

Ratcliffe: Intel Committee hasn't had terror-related briefing in 'over a month' due to impeachment inquiry

Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, praised the Trump administration for conducting an operation in Syria that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but said the House Intelligence Committee on which he serves has failed to address ISIS or other terrorism-related issues lately because of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

CNN and Jake Tapper 'applaud' President Trump for press conference performance following al-Baghdadi's death

October 27, 2019

CNN and Jake Tapper 'applaud' President Trump for press conference performance following al-Baghdadi's death

President Trump deserves credit for mentioning the names of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's American victims at the Sunday press conference following his death, said CNN host Jake Tapper.

Jim Hanson: The caliph is dead — now, here's how the US can exit from Syria

October 27, 2019

Jim Hanson: The caliph is dead — now, here's how the US can exit from Syria

We must solidify the gains we have made and ensure that Assad and Iran do not have a path to undo these successes and create the land bridge to the Mediterranean the mullahs in Tehran so desperately crave.

Family of al-Baghdadi victim responds to his death following harrowing raid: 'Grateful to our president'

October 27, 2019

Family of al-Baghdadi victim responds to his death following harrowing raid: 'Grateful to our president'

Diane Foley, whose son James was beheaded at the behest of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, released a statement Sunday saying she is "grateful" to President Trump and the brave soldiers who carried out the raid against him.

Johnny 'Joey' Jones: Celebrate Baghdadi's death — and America's resolve to fight terror

October 27, 2019

Johnny 'Joey' Jones: Celebrate Baghdadi's death — and America's resolve to fight terror

A man who left a trail of pain and destruction through evil acts and unimaginable terror saw his own life end after he was hunted down by American troops.

House Dems angered that Trump told Russia, Turkey of al-Baghdadi raid, but not Pelosi

October 27, 2019

House Dems angered that Trump told Russia, Turkey of al-Baghdadi raid, but not Pelosi

Despite nearly universal praise for the U.S. troops involved in the raid on Saturday that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leading congressional Democrats were unhappy that the Trump Administration failed to brief them beforehand.

Trump says he kept details of ISIS operation from Pelosi to avoid leaks

October 27, 2019

Trump says he kept details of ISIS operation from Pelosi to avoid leaks

President Trump stated Sunday morning that he did not tell House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the U.S. military raid in Syria that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi because he was worried about leaks that could have compromised the mission. Vice President Mike Pence said this was not an indication of a lack of trust.

Al-Baghdadi kill: How the daring military operation went down

October 27, 2019

Al-Baghdadi kill: How the daring military operation went down

The suicide of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was preceded by a largescale U.S. Special Operations forces raid on a compound in northern Syria’s Idlib Province, where the terrorist leader was thought to be hiding.