Senate Homeland Security Chairman Calls for War Against Islamic State
The head of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee said Monday that the he supports going to war against Islamic State.
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FBI to Step Up Wiretaps, Other Surveillance After Terrorist Attacks in Paris
After Islamic State supporters attacked Paris, killing more than 125 people, the FBI plans to use more wiretaps and other monitoring techniques on suspected sympathizers of the terrorist organization.
Head of House Homeland Security Committee Warns of ‘Gaping Holes’ for Terrorism
The U.S. is vulnerable to attack on the scale of the one in Paris because of “gaping holes” in security, the head of the House Homeland Security Committee warned Sunday.
Infamous Masked Executioner ‘Jihadi John’ Targeted in U.S. Drone Strike
The infamous masked ISIS executioner known as “Jihadi John” was targeted by a U.S. drone strike in Syrian on Thursday, but his fate was unknown this morning
FBI to Help Investigate Downed Russian Plane That Killed 224
The FBI has been called on to help investigate the crash of a Russian plane in the Sinai Peninsula that killed all 224 people onboard on Oct. 31.
FBI Director: Fewer Americans Trying to Join ISIS Abroad As Crackdown Continues
Fewer Americans are traveling abroad to join ISIS, FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday.
FBI Director: Agents Can’t Monitor Communication Between ISIS And Dozens of Americans
FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that agents are unable to monitor communication between ISIS and dozens of American supporters.
FBI Director: Number of ISIS Recruits Appears to Be Declining After Aggressive Crackdown
After an alarming increase, the number of Islamic State recruits appears to be declining, FBI Director James Comey said Thursday.