Iraq War
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.
Rush Limbaugh: 'Deep State' Democrats Tricked Bush Into Iraq War, WMDs
The conservative radio personality claimed Democrats and U.S. intelligence agencies tricked George W. Bush on WMDs and the Iraq War—and he said those same "deep state" figures are attacking Trump over Russian ties.
AOC Calls Out Joe Biden for Selling the 'Invasion of Iraq'
"I don't understand why some folks run as if the internet doesn't exist," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Rand Paul Rails Against Middle East Wars, Demands Iran Authorization Debate
The senator said generals privately complain they "can't be won."
Joe Biden Brushes Off Sanders' Criticism: 'Bernie's Got Enough Baggage'
Joe Biden took his latest jab at Bernie Sanders, dismissing criticism about his 2002 vote in favor of the Iraq War by simply replying: "Bernie's got enough baggage."
Biden's Iraq War Vote Receives Fresh Criticism Amid Mideast Tensions
America's continued involvement in Iraq is in the spotlight, presenting opportunities for his Democratic contenders to seize on his past support for intervention and revisit old talking points.
Biden Responds After Bernie Sanders Says Trump Will 'Eat His Lunch' in 2020
Drawing contrast with his own "unprecedented campaign," Sanders said Biden running the "same old, same old" type of campaign, similar to that of Hillary Clinton's in 2016, is exactly what Team Trump is hoping for next year.
Video Resurfaces of Trump Saying George W. Bush Should've Been Impeached
On Wednesday, Wolf Blitzer shared a 2008 clip, where President Donald Trump praised Nancy Pelosi and said President George W. Bush should've been impeached.
The Veterans Day Google Doodle is a Painting by an Iraq War Veteran
The veteran and artist of the Google Doodle wants to teach children about the importance of honoring their duty.
This Actor Who Once Played Young 'Forrest Gump' Ended Up Serving in Iraq
Michael Conner Humphreys is an Iraq War veteran, but he is perhaps better known for playing a child named Forrest Gump in the 1994 film of the same name.
Ellen Is Trying Erase Bush's War Crimes. My Video Wouldn't Let Her
Here's why I made the video, how Twitter users defeated attempts to bury it and why we must never stop standing up for human rights.
Watch: New Ellen-Bush Video Highlights Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
Rafael Shimunov, the creator of the video, chatted with Newsweek on why he published these videos, and why they're important.
Ellen DeGeneres Hits Back at Criticism for Sitting with George Bush
Ellen said people had "forgotten it's OK that we're all different," and refused to avoid being friends with people who had different views to her.
Trump's Claim the Military Ran Out of Ammunition 'Not True:' Rep. Gallego
The president told reporters Monday that an unnamed "top general" lamented the state of U.S. military supplies when he took office.
Biden Says He Opposed Iraq War 'Immediately,' Despite His Own Comments
"That moment it started, I came out against the war at that moment," Biden told National Public Radio.
We Iranian-Americans Know the Price of War. We Can't Let it Happen Again
The people never held to account for their warmongering in Iraq are now driving U.S. policy against Iran. They can't be allowed to drag us into another war.
First Living Iraq War Medal of Honor Recipient Battled Through Falluja
For former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, the memories of Falluja can seem as if they occurred fifty years ago or just yesterday.
Donald Trump Holds Back His Hawks on Iran—But Is it Too Little, Too Late?
President Trump sounds as if he is searching for a way out of the trap that the hawks in his administration have set for him. Will he make it out in time?
Iran Killed 608 American Troops in Iraq War: Pentagon
Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said Tehran was responsible for 17 percent of all U.S. service personnel deaths between 2003 and 2011.
Sanders, Omar Highlight Death, Destruction of Iraq War
"In October 2002, President Bush said that Saddam Hussein had a 'massive stockpile' of biological weapons. It was a lie," Representative Ilhan Omar wrote.
'This is Iraq' Rap Parody Takes Down U.S. War Abuses
Rapper I-NZ's "This Is Iraq" is a dark, satirical and politically charged assault on the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the violence that has ensued there ever since.
Iraqi Candidate Who Threw Shoes at Bush Wants U.S. Out
Iraqi journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi, famous for throwing shoes at former President George W. Bush, spoke to Newsweek about the "big ideas" he has for his country.
U.S. War With Iran, North Korea More Likely With Bolton
Experts say John Bolton's appointment as national security adviser could lead to the next major U.S. war 15 years after he supported the invasion of Iraq.