December 14, 2020 ISIS sleeper cell attacks in Syria reach record low, data shows Despite the still frequent terrorist attacks ripping through the once ISIS-controlled pockets of northeastern Syria, data released this month showed that November 2020 recorded the lowest number of sleeper cell attacks by the Islamic terror group since their territorial defeat last year.
December 9, 2020 Biden Defense Secretary pick at helm when team accused of ‘watering down’ ISIS intel President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of defense, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, could make history as the first Black man to serve in the position, but getting his appointment through Congress could be an uphill battle.
December 7, 2020 Pope to visit Iraq in March, first foreign trip since coronavirus pandemic began: Vatican This would be the first trip the pope has taken abroad since his trip to Thailand and Japan in November 2019 before the pandemic struck.
November 29, 2020 Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan reportedly eyed as Biden's CIA director U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is reportedly among those under consideration to head the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden's administration.
November 28, 2020 USS Nimitz ordered back to Persian Gulf after Iran's supreme leader threatens revenge over slain scientist Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday called for the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program, a slaying the Islamic Republic has blamed on Israel.
November 24, 2020 Double amputee veteran on why it is important to support service members during the holidays Though wars may wind down, the road to recovery for former U.S. Marine Josh Bleill is a lifelong process.
November 21, 2020 Message to Iran: B-52 bombers deployed to Middle East The U.S. military deployed B-52 bombers to the Middle East Friday just days after the Trump administration announced a partial withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.
November 18, 2020 James Carafano: Afghan-Iraq troop reductions – here's what Pentagon's announcement really means When President Trump said he wanted to end endless wars, he meant exactly that.
November 17, 2020 US to draw down troops in Afghanistan, Iraq by Jan. 15, Pentagon says New acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller made it official Tuesday: the U.S. military will draw down forces in Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15, 2021.
November 16, 2020 Pentagon begins planning for troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and Iraq The Defense Department has initiated plans for troop drawdowns in Afghanistan and Iraq, Fox News confirmed Monday.
