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September 11, 2022

On 9/11 anniversary, I think about serving in Iraq and now Congress

After our nation was ruthlessly attacked on 9/11 by those who wanted to instill fear in us, like so many others my heart was filled with resolve and a burning desire to serve.

August 31, 2022

Iraq is in political turmoil again. Why is Biden missing in action?

Iraq is in chaos. A political crisis is threatening the country's existence. But President Biden and his team are taking a hands off approach. Why?

August 30, 2022

Baghdad, Iraq violence leaves at least 30 dead, cleric tells protesters to withdraw

At least 30 have been confirmed killed in Iraq as violent protests continue over Shiite infighting amid its worst political crisis since 2003.

August 30, 2022

Gunfire strikes Iraq's Green Zone during violent protests

Violence continued to escalate Tuesday in Iraq's Green Zone. Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces, using grenades and machine guns.

August 29, 2022

Iraq protests: Multiple deaths, dozens injured after hundreds storm gov't palace, clash with security forces

Iraqi protesters in Baghdad stormed the government palace after an influential cleric resigned, resulting in multiple deaths and dozens more injured.

August 29, 2022

Iraqi protesters storm government palace after cleric Moqtada al-Sadr quits politics

Iraqi religious leader Moqtada al-Sadr announced he is retiring from politics, resulting in supporters storming the Republican Palace and the military imposing a curfew.

August 10, 2022

Iraq's Sadr tells judiciary to dissolve parliament in a week

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim Moqtada al-Sadr called on Iraq's judiciary to dissolve parliament by the end of next week and threatened action if his demands are not met.

July 30, 2022

Iraqi parliament in Baghdad stormed by protesters

For the second time in a week, thousands of Iraqi protesters breached the parliament in support of Muqtada al-Sadr, but there were no lawmakers present for a parliament session.

July 30, 2022

I was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq; Republicans turned their backs on veterans like me

Toxic burn pits in Iraq harmed veterans like me and Republicans turned their backs on us. This isn't how we should treat those injured defending America.

July 3, 2022

The July 4th conversation we should have about the true cost of war

July 4th should be a time for Americans to reflect on the cost of war, what we demand from the men and women in our military and the toll that takes on them.