Iraq War
Iraqi-Americans reveal hidden conflict of U.S. war—"Suppressed my identity"
"I couldn't reconcile it or make sense of it," Leila Hussain told Newsweek.
The Iraq War Began 20 Years Ago, but Its Impact Will Last Decades To Come
On the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, many are reflecting on all that has happened in the last two decades.
Iraq veterans: 20 years on
Veterans told Newsweek that a sense of duty and protectiveness spurred them to fight in Iraq since the start of the war 20 years ago.
Fact Check: Did U.S. invade Iraq to access "ancient stargate"?
A Reddit post has theorized that the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 to access an ancient alien stargate located in the Great Ziggurat of Ur.
Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times
Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.
American in Ukraine details fighting unarmed Russians: "It's just insane"
An Iraq War veteran is putting his life on the line to help a country he loves because he believes in the cause.
Hillary Clinton Festival Appearances Are 'Whitewashing' History: Filmmaker
Laura Poitras, an Oscar-winning documentarian, criticized film festivals for Clinton's recent appearances.
Rosie O'Donnell Reacts to Elisabeth Hasselbeck 'The View' Return: 'Strange'
In a move that recalled her long-running feud with Hasselbeck, O'Donnell shared an unflattering assessment of her one-day stint on the ABC show.
Iraq War Veteran Compares His PTSD Score to Amber Heard's in Viral Tweet
Weighing in on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, a man describing himself as a "disabled combat veteran" sarcastically compared his PTSD score to Heard's.
George Bush's Iraq-Ukraine Gaffe Sparks 'War Criminal' Debate
The former president accidentally referred to the "unjustified" invasion of Iraq while criticizing Russian and Vladimir Putin.
Russian War Crime Suspects Featured in Card Decks Given to Ukrainian Army
A new deck of cards will help Ukrainian soldiers identify suspected Russian war criminals as they pass the time playing cards.
How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'
"The only shock and awe in Ukraine," a former Pentagon official told Newsweek, "is that of the Russian generals who were stopped cold."
FIFA Slammed as Internet Compares Treatment of Russia to U.S. in Iraq War
"Russian football teams have nothing to do with what is happening. FIFA is being hypocritical," wrote a Twitter user.
Jon Stewart Backs Joe Rogan With Example of His Own 'Misinformation'
Amid Rogan's ongoing backlash for spreading COVID-19 misinformation on his Spotify podcast, Stewart has defended his openness to different points of view.
Are Americans Finally Tiring of War?
Two decades and two lost wars later, has America's enthusiasm for war waned?
Brian Williams Leaving MSNBC Leads to Outpouring of Praise, Tributes
Williams was a key figure in MSNBC's launch in 1996, leading the nightly news until 2015, when he was suspended after exaggerated his experience in Iraq.
Ruben Gallego's Memoir Traces Iraq Combat Tour and January 6 Capitol Riot
In his new memoir "They Called Us 'Lucky': The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit" Ruben Gallego details how a poor Latino student enrolled at Harvard ended up as an infantryman assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, in the sands of Iraq.
Homeless Iraq War Vet's Service Dog Killed After Arrest for Panhandling
"I cannot function without a service dog and they stole that from me," veteran Joshua Rohrer said of losing his dog Sunshine.
Trump Hits Colin Powell for 'Big Mistakes on Iraq' in Wake of His Death
"He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans," the former president said of Powell.
Iraqis Say Colin Powell 'Lied' for 2003 U.S. Invasion, 'Never-Ending Wars'
"He lied, lied and lied," said Maryam, a 51-year-old Iraqi writer and mother of two who spoke on condition her last name not be used.
Bush Launched an Attack a Month Before 9/11—Against Iraq, Not Al-Qaeda
A foreign enemy was "trying his darndest to bring down a coalition aircraft," said a Pentagon spokesman. He didn't mean Osama bin Laden.
China Likens Lab Leak Momentum to U.S. 'Hyping Up' WMD Ahead of Iraq War
China has remained firm that the Wuhan lab was not the source of the COVID-19 outbreak and questioned American politicians' motives for pushing the narrative.
Congress Has a Chance to Reclaim Its War Powers
Congress should use its power of the purse to assert its authority in foreign policy.
Antony Blinken Vows to do Things Differently. Will He?
Secretary Antony Blinken appears to recognize that Washington can frequently be its own worst enemy.
Lawmakers Back Bipartisan Call for War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington
The proposed memorial would be established on the National Mall near to similar commemorations.
I'm Jewish. Here's How a Christian Pastor Helped Me Through The Iraq War'
Major Brittian was a Baptist pastor from Georgia. One day he said to me: "Brother Daniel, I noticed that you are of the Jewish faith and you said that you do not have a spiritual support network. Would you like my assistance?"
The U.S. Should Continue Withdrawing Troops From Iraq Until It Hits Zero
Caving to those who believe a permanent U.S. military presence is intrinsically connected to regional stability would tie thousands of U.S. soldiers to an indefinite deployment in the Middle East.
Trump Allies Use Iraq War to Deflect Claim He Called Dead Troops 'Losers'
President Donald Trump's allies point to the Iraq War as they defend him from claims he called dead American soldiers "losers" and "suckers."
As an Iraq War Veteran, I'm Furious U.S. Troops Are Still Dying There
It's time to accept a simple fact: The Iraq War was a failure from the start. Enough. Bring our troops home.
Joe Biden Says He Voted for Iraq War Because He 'Wanted to Prevent a War'
"The idea that Bernie Sanders' judgment on foreign policy is superior to mine... I'm anxious to debate him on that," Biden said.