In Defense of Privilege: Those Who Have It Need Not Suffer in The Name of ‘Fairness’

Sending two credentialed lawyers to prison for firebombing a cop car would make a mockery of American meritocracy

Andrew Stiles
August 6, 2020 6:50 PM

New York magazine published on Tuesday an impassioned defense of Urooj Rahman and Colinford Mattis, the New York City "public interest" lawyers awaiting trial on charges of firebombing an empty police car, among other felonies.

Concerns Emerge As Congress Moves to Hand Airport Security to Private Sector

Bill would grant private sector access to passenger info and terror watch lists

Clear Express Airport Security Service Goes Out Of Business

Adam Kredo
July 13, 2020 2:20 PM

Congress is poised to hand over control of sensitive airport screening information to private companies, an unprecedented move that would limit the federal government’s control of passenger information and inspection.

Finally, An Obama Legacy Worth Celebrating

Hellfire R9X 'ninja' missile might be the Dem's most lasting achievement

Andrew Stiles
June 26, 2020 3:00 PM

Another terrorist died in Syria this month on President Donald J. Trump's order. Khaled al-Aruri, a journeyman jihadist and de facto leader of a local al Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a U.S. special operations drone strike on June 14.

Lawsuit Alleges Qatar Secretly Financed Terror Attacks that Killed Americans

A view of lower Manhattan and it's courthouses

Adam Kredo
June 10, 2020 6:15 PM

Qatar secretly provided funding for several terror attacks that killed Americans and Israelis, according to allegations leveled in an unprecedented new lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that seeks compensation for the families of those killed.

Sudan Owes Victims of Embassy Bombings $4 Billion, Supreme Court Rules

Kevin Daley
May 18, 2020 4:25 PM

Victims of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in east Africa are entitled to $4 billion in punitive damages from the government of Sudan, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

U.S. to Block Iran Receiving $1.6 Billion From ‘Victory’ Over 9/11 Victims

Adam Kredo
April 14, 2020 2:30 PM

The Trump administration has received guarantees Iran will not repatriate some $1.6 billion in cash assets relating to a recent "legal victory" over American terror victims who had sued the regime for damages, U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday to the Washington Free Beacon.

In Wake of Terror Attack, New Legislation Would Tighten Security Screening for Foreign Military Students

Florida State Troopers block traffic over the Bayou Grande Bridge leading to the Pensacola Naval Air Station

Adam Kredo
March 5, 2020 6:00 AM

New legislation being considered by Congress would significantly tighten security screening for foreign military students who travel to the United States on exchange programs, according to a copy of that legislation previewed by the Washington Free Beacon.

Pentagon Failed to Vet Saudi Military Recruit Who Killed 3 Americans

Shooting On Naval Air Station Pensacola Leaves Multiple Dead And Injured

Adam Kredo
March 4, 2020 12:05 PM

The Pentagon failed to adequately screen a Saudi military recruit who carried out a deadly 2019 attack at a U.S. military installation in Pensacola, Fla., U.S. officials testified on Wednesday.

Global Watchdog Places Iran on Terrorism Financing Blacklist

Reuters
February 21, 2020 3:01 PM

PARIS (Reuters) - The global dirty money watchdog placed Iran on its blacklist on Friday after it failed to comply with international anti-terrorism financing norms, a move that will deepen the country's isolation from financial markets.

U.S. Vows to Continue Backing Fight Against Islamic Terror in Africa

Adam Kredo
February 16, 2020 2:00 PM

DAKAR, Senegal – The United States is committed to sending counter-terrorism resources to Africa to aid the continent’s ongoing fight against radical Islamic forces, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.