National security adviser H.R. McMaster is standing by his statement denying a Washington Post report that President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian officials.
In a letter to President Barack Obama issued Monday morning, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state will not accept any refugees from Syria in the wake of deadly terror attacks in Paris, France Friday evening.
DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the fight against Islamic State militants, members of Congress talk tough against extremism. But many lawmakers want to run for cover when it comes to voting on new war powers — preferring to let the president own the battle.
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a Phoenix, Arizona man held without bail for his alleged role in helping two men plan an attack on a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Garland, Texas in May.
No, this isn't a joke. ISIS officials in Syria actually arrested and ordered the execution of three pigeons accused of being spies for an opposition group.
Islamic State militants have refurbished what was once Iraq's top-rated hotel, and though there are still some luxurious features, the rules are strict and anyone disobeying them faces punishment ranging from flogging to beheading.