Militias
Riot 'Oath Keeper' Seeks Custody Release, Claiming Trump Led insurrection
Local militias were spurred into action by the "rhetoric of the President, his congressional supporters, and the right-wing media," according to lawyers for Jessica Watkins.
3 Swing States at 'Highest Risk' for Militia Activity Due to Election
Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are reported to be among the states with the highest risk, according to ACLED.
Whitmer Calls Suspects in Kidnapping Plot 'Domestic Terrorists'
"Words matter," Gretchen Whitmer tweeted on Friday.
Whitmer Blames Trump for 'Rallying' Hate Groups in Militia Kidnapping Plot
"Hate groups heard the president's words not as a rebuke but as a rallying cry, as a call to action," Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday, after 13 men associated with far-right militia groups were arrested for their part in an alleged plot to kidnap her.
Facebook Blames Error After Banning Video Game Militia Role-Playing Group
"Facebook just banned our page and banned all admins from our gaming group. This is what censorship in the U.S. looks like!" the Free States Militia gaming group tweeted after the removal.
Black Leaders in Wisconsin Call To Ban 'Militias' After Kenosha Shooting
"Last night shows the threat of these 'militias' is a clear and present danger to those who protest," said leaders from the National Urban League and its Wisconsin affiliates on Wednesday.
Trump Reaction to Iraq Attacks Shows His 'Bipolar' Policy: Fox News Guest
The president campaigned on a vow to bring American troops home, but his standoff with Iran has seen thousands more soldiers deployed to the Middle East.
Iran Has Advantage Over U.S. in Middle East Via Asymmetric Forces: Report
The International Institute for Strategic Studies said Tehran has established a regional network of some 200,000 fighters.
Turkish Invasion of Kurdish Syria Will Be 'Disastrous': Human Rights Watch
Turkey wants to clear Kurdish armed forces away from its southern border in "Operation Peace Spring."
They Tried to Reach Europe and Were Returned. Now They're Trapped in Libya
Women, men, and children held in nightmarish detention centers in Libya face an even greater risk to life and limb as rival factions escalate their fight for the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
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.
Will Israel Attack Iranian Targets in Iraq?
The move follows reports that Tehran has transferred ballistic missiles to Shiite fighters in Iraq.
After ISIS, Two Iraqs Emerge in Iran's Shadow
After three years of fighting ISIS, Iraq emerged divided, with a political class dominated by Iranian interests and a countryside awash with militias.
Far-Right Youth Now Have Their Own Military Camp
They want to stop the Muslim takeover of Europe.
Did Russia Bomb U.S.-Backed Militias in Syria?
U.S.-backed militias said they came under attack on Saturday from Russian jets and Syrian government forces in Deir al-Zor province.
Portland Republican Considers Hiring Militias
Portland's Democratic mayor, Ted Wheeler, however, has attempted to cancel two "alt-right" events scheduled for early June.
Erdogan's Incursion Into Iraq Threatens NATO Unity
The Turks have sent forces into Iraq without consent from the Iraqi government.
Iran-Trained Shi'ite Militias Join Fight for Mosul
Militias are loyal to the Quds Brigade and may have designs to fight for Shi'ites beyond Iraq.
Iraqi Woman 'Beheaded, Cooked and Burned' ISIS Fighters
Wahida Mohamed boasts of brutality after the murders of her two husbands, brothers and father.
Iraq: Militias Recruiting Children Before Mosul Assault
Human Rights Watch says tribal militias are picking up children from displacement camps.
Shiite Militias in Iraq: Why the U.S. Can't Curb Them
Shiite militias in Iraq detained, tortured and abused far more Sunni civilians during the American-backed capture of the town of Falluja in June than U.S. officials have publicly acknowledged.
Iraqi Army Still Ineffective Despite U.S. Training
Experts say the only truly vital fighting force is the Iraqi Special Forces, who have been fighting ISIS for two years.
How the U.S. is Trying to Stop Anti-Government Radicals
The Justice Department is considering legal changes to combat domestic anti-government extremists.
The Oregon Standoff: Armed Revolt or Press Gambit?
The Malheur militants seem more interested in winning over the media than firing on the Feds.
Why Some Militias Don't Support the Oregon Standoff
The latest call to arms appears to have failed to resonate with like-minded groups.
Oregon: Locals Wary of Armed Militants
The anti-government occupation was the latest skirmish over federal land management in large tracts of the West.
GOP Candidates Tread Lightly on Oregon Standoff
Several Republican presidential hopefuls responded on Monday with a careful balance of defense and condemnation of the Oregon militants.
Syrian Rebel Group Backs Saudis' Cutting Ties With Iran
Jaysh al Islam, a Syrian insurgent group, welcomes Saudi Arabia's cutting ties with Iran due to Tehran backing of Shiite militias.
Libyan Militias and the Quest for Unity
After a year-long U.N.-brokered dialogue, factions in the country's ongoing armed conflict have yet to reach agreement.