Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
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US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
Trump administration plans nearly $6B in arms sales to Israel: Report
It includes a $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and a $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles, the AP reported.
US military notified Trump before Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha
Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar’s capital Tuesday as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
By Carla Babb
Appeal starts for US military contractor held responsible for torture
The contractor was ordered to pay $42 million for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of three former detainees of Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.
What Americans think about Israel’s military action in Gaza: poll
A new poll shows support for Israel’s military action in Gaza has dropped among U.S. adults, with only about one-third approving.
By Linley Sanders