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Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger
The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decade
The current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.
US cuts military funding to 7 countries for use of child soldiers
It has become common practice for waivers to be granted in the name of supporting U.S. national security interests.
Trump ordered rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan after election loss
The memo was among the latest revelations from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building.
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrike
The al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.
By Jon Simkins
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strike
A U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.
Man who discussed West Point attack admits to trying to join ISIS
James Bradley, who pleaded guilty Friday, also discussed attacking ROTC cadets with a truck, according to the complaint against him.
Frozen Afghan funds should go to all terrorism victims
President Joe Biden’s executive order to direct frozen Afghan funds to terror victims leaves military victims behind, this veteran writes.
By Clayton Zook