Iran Revolutionary Guard Fires Missiles at U.S. Military Base in Iraq
Iraq's Ayn al-Asad Air Base and at least one site in Kurdistan's Erbil were hit by cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles launched from within neighboring Iran, Newsweek has learned.
Washington Lawmaker Matt Shea Must Be Expelled From Office
An explosive report accusing the Washington state representative of domestic terrorism is only the latest evidence against him.
Aircraft Carrying US Troops Take Off After Drone Strike Kills Iran General
U.S. Air Force aircraft with combat troops on board took off from bases on the East Coast Thursday night after President Donald Trump ordered a drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, military officials told Newsweek.
Iran Had Direct Role in Instigating U.S. Embassy Protest in Iraq: Officials
Two intelligence officials speaking to Newsweek said Iran helped to instigate the violent demonstrations in Iraq, where both Washington and Tehran's interference has been increasingly questioned.
Andy Ngo Says Antifa Is as Violent as White Nationalism. I Disagree
Legitimizing white nationalism condones white supremacy and hate. I know, because my family and I were targeted.
Pelosi Is Right. Impeaching Trump Has Nothing to Do With 'Hate'
This process is about whether a president who abuses his position for personal gain should be removed from office.
Iran Uses 'Suicide Drones' to Surveil U.S. Military Positions in Mideast
U.S. military and intelligence personnel told Newsweek that Iran and its allies have been increasingly conducting reconnaissance and gathering intelligence near U.S. positions, raising major concerns.
What's Behind a Cellphone Call From Ukraine?
There are only so many reasons why President Donald Trump would speak to a member of his administration on an unsecured line from a restaurant in Kyiv.
Why Quid Pro Quo Works When Collusion Didn't
Both the Mueller and impeachment investigations concern abuse of power and election interference, but this time, something is shifting in the eyes of the broader American public.
Trump Faces New Mideast Crisis as 'Iraq Spring' Unrest Threatens US Hold
Rivals U.S. and Iran both support Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi—but he's under increasing pressure to step down amid widespread protests that could put US troops at risk
ISIS Already Has New Leader, Baghdadi May Not Have Been Running Group
Newsweek has learned that Abdullah Qardash has been designated as the successor to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who died during a U.S. raid Saturday.
Trump Approves Special Ops Raid Targeting Baghdadi, Military Says He's Dead
"Something very big has just happened," tweeted Trump. The Defense Department reported "high confidence" that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was dead.
U.S. Exit from Syria Angers Iraqi Kurds, Who Now Look to Iran
Iraqi Kurdish member of parliament Shirwan Mirza told Newsweek that, if the U.S. doesn't "change its attitude" soon, "then we are obliged to look for another friend in this area."
Tulsi Gabbard Is a Russian Asset and Would Be a Perfect Republican Agent
Russia is set to interfere in the 2020 elections, and Republicans are happy to let it happen. Gabbard could benefit them both.
Russia Is Using Tulsi Gabbard and to a Former US Double Agent, That's Clear
I agree with Hillary Clinton's assessment: Gabbard's campaign and messaging are at risk of being weaponized by Moscow to interfere with and manipulate our election.
Trump Ignored Syria Exit Options that Could Have Kept Russia at Bay
Newsweek has learned that President Trump was given alternative Syria withdrawal plans involving UN peacemakers and diplomatic pressure, but opted instead for a speedy exit.
Exclusive: Kurds Heard of Trump's Pullout on Twitter: "What Is This Sh*t?"
Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from positions in Syria blindsided everyone. "To protect your friends, you've got to tell them the truth," said a former U.S. official.
Exclusive: Turkey Attacks US Special Forces in Syria
President Trump's announced pullout of U.S. troops from Syria prompted an attack by Turkey on Syrian Kurds. U.S. special forces were shelled so heavily, they considered firing back.
Thank You, Nancy Pelosi. Trump Is Unfit to Be Commander in Chief
What do you do if the top of the chain of command is rotten? If the rank and file are losing faith in him? Impeach.
You Don't Need to Meet a Criminal Standard to Believe Kavanaugh's Accusers
As a Navy officer, I led an investigation into claims of sexual assault. Kavanaugh should be treated no differently than that sailor.
Trump Is Recklessly Endangering the Lives of America's Spies
The CIA was forced to remove a top source from Russia, thanks in no small part to our loose-lipped president.
If 'Bedbug' Bret Stephens Were a Person of Color, He'd Be Fired on the Spot
Stephens' threatening and vindictive reaction to being called a "bedbug" shows his entitlement, as well as the double standard that exists in many newsrooms.
With Daniel Pantaleo's Firing, Proactive Policing Hangs in the Balance
Yes, there are ways for law enforcement to prevent crime without placing unarmed black men in chokeholds and dressing like soldiers in a war zone.
It's Time to Turn America's Profiling Arsenal on White Supremacists
Profiles need to be built, terrorist groups need to be infiltrated, and operations need to be neutralized. But first, we must learn from our mistakes.
The Mueller Report Shows Extent of Rot, Swalwell Says
"The campaign, the family, the business, the transition in the administration all approached by Russians? It was eye opening."
Mueller Politics Distract Us From Real Russian Threat
Putting politics ahead of national security is a what brought us here in the first place.
Prosecuting Assange is Essential for National Security
Wikileaks and Assange are an affront to any journalist who genuinely seeks to shed light on truth and to provide unbiased coverage.
Was Carter Page a Spy? For the Russians? Or for the US?
Was Page working for Russian intelligence or FBI counterintelligence? Or neither?
Michael Flynn Should Have Known Better
Flynn was a career intelligence officer who once ran the DIA. So why did he think he could get away with lying to the bureau about Russia?
Moscow's Trump Team Dangle
For all the talk about fake news on Facebook, Russia used traditional spycraft to try and recruit members of the Trump team.