Proposed bill would limit executive powers. The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee voted to move a bill forward last week that would repeal Congress’ approval of the…
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U.S. Troops Target of Rocket Attack
Ten rockets strike air base in Iraq. A military base in western Iraq that hosts American troops was the target of ten rockets launched on Wednesday. The rockets…
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U.S. Troop Draw Down Accomplished in Middle East
Levels of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq at lowest since 2001. The Pentagon announced last week the completion of the draw down of U.S. troops that was…
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked by Rockets
Outlawed Iraqi group is said to be responsible. Eight rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Sunday night. The embassy is located in the heavily fortified Green Zone.…
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President to Cut Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
“Time to come home,” acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said. President Trump and his Administration are expected to cut the number of American troops in Afghanistan nearly…
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Medal of Honor Awarded to Military Hero
Army soldier rescued 75 hostages from Iraqi prison. Last Friday, President Trump awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sgt. Major Thomas “Patrick” Payne for the heroism he…
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U.S. Drawing Down Troops in Iraq this Month
Some will remain for fight against ISIS. The head of the U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday the withdrawal of about half of the remaining American soldiers in Iraq.…
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President Hosts Iraqi Prime Minister at White House
Discussions include military and energy projects. President Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi this week at the White House. The president spoke of the growing partnership with…
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U.S. Casualties in Iraqi Rocket Attack Identified
Two men lost in Wednesday Attack and the U.S. responds. This past Wednesday, an Iraqi attack was launched against the U.S. base Camp Taji. A rocket struck the…
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