Defense

U.S. Forces Are Syria-Bound

President Obama announced the deployment of up to 250 troops, including Special Forces, for training and assisting local forces fighting ISIS.

Defense

U.S. Troops, Apache Helicopters Are Being Sent to Iraq to Fight in Mosul

The U.S. will help Iraqi forces in their campaign against ISIS in the city.

Defense

U.S. Ships Conduct Patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea

Defense Secretary Carter insists U.S. actions aren't targeted at China.

Defense

Deadly Shootings at Lackland Air Force Base

At least two people are dead, the Bexar County Sheriff said, in an apparent murder-suicide.

Management

The Shooting at the Capitol

Gunman who drew weapon was shot by Capitol Police officers.

Defense

Explosions Hit Brussels Airport and Metro Station, Killing at Least 26

U.S. Embassy in Brussels asks American citizens to shelter in place and avoid public transportation.

Defense

James Comey Defends the Bureau's Position in Its Battle With Apple

The bureau’s director says the litigation with the tech company isn’t about trying to set a precedent, but about justice for the victims of the San Bernardino attack.

Defense

U.S. Airstrikes in Libya Reportedly Targets a Tunisian ISIS Leader

The strike reportedly targeted a militant who masterminded two major attacks in Tunisia last year.

Defense

Apple to Fight Court Order on San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone

The company says it will fight an order that instructs it to provide “reasonable technical assistance” to unlock an iPhone that belonged to one of the attackers.

Defense

A Planned 'Cessation of Hostilities' in Syria

The fighting in Syria will pause next week and aid will be delivered to those who need it most—under a deal announced Friday.

Defense

U.S. Syria Policy Is Under Fire From Allies

The French foreign minister called Washington’s approach ambiguous while Turkey’s president accused it of siding with terrorists.

Defense

Iran Releases 10 American Sailors and Their Boats

Iran freed them a day after they inadvertently crossed into Iranian territorial waters.

Management

Will El Chapo Be Extradited to the United States?

Mexican authorities have formally begun the process to transfer the head of the Sinaloa cartel to the U.S.

Defense

U.S. Analysis 'Not Consistent' With North Korea’s Claim of a Hydrogen-Bomb Test

Although there has been no independent confirmation of the test, there is skepticism and condemnation of the claim.

Defense

What We Know About the Standoff in Oregon

Over the weekend, two sons of Cliven Bundy and their armed supporters stormed the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

Defense

Two Arrested in Belgium in Connection With New Year's Eve Plot

Prosecutor’s office cites threat of an attack on symbolic places in Brussels.

Defense

Officials: Ramadi Is 'Fully Liberated'

Iraqi government forces, backed by Sunni tribesman and U.S. airstrikes, recaptured the city from ISIS.

Defense

Pentagon Acknowledges Ash Carter's Use of a Personal Email Account

Defense secretary used the account to conduct at least part of his official business.

Defense

Kerry, Lavrov Meet on Syria's Civil War

Kerry is in Moscow where he is hoping to narrow differences with Russia on ways to end the conflict.