U.S. Cuts International Military Funding Over Child Soldiers

Full waivers will not be issued for seven nations. President Biden’s administration has issued a memorandum that identifies seven countries as using child soldiers in their defense forces…

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Senators Seek to Declare Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism

Others already listed are China, Iran, North Korea, and Syria. A bipartisan effort to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism was introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham…

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U.S. Base in Syria Attacked by Iran-Backed Militants

Pentagon commits to “push back against Iran’s support for terrorism.“ In a briefing, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said three American service members were injured in…

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Senators Call for Russia to be Designated Terrorism Sponsor

They renewed calls for the president to get tougher with Moscow.  Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut called on President Biden’s administration to…

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Turkish President Wants U.S. Forces Withdrawn from Syria

President Erdogan responds to U.S. drone strike in Syria. Last week, the U.S. military carried out a drone strike in Syria that officials said killed a top Islamic…

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White House Believes Iran Coming to Russia’s Aid in Ukraine

The national security advisor states the assistance for Moscow will include drones. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the U.S. believes the Iranian government is preparing…

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President Meets Parents of American Held in Syria

Family hopeful that the president’s personal involvement helps gain release.  President Biden met earlier this week with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist abducted in Syria…

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Syrian Rocket Attack Injures U.S. Troops

Four service members are being evaluated for brain injuries.  Four U.S. members of an international coalition fighting against ISIS were injured in a rocket attack in eastern Syria.…

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State Department Promises “Enduring Defeat” of ISIS

The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS remains resolute. The Department of State reaffirmed the goals of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS last week. The Coalition thanked their…

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U.S. Special Forces Kill Top ISIS Leader

Large scale raid occurred in Syria.  Overnight Wednesday, U.S. special forces engaged in a large-scale raid in northwestern Syria, resulting in the death of the top leader of…

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