No, Elizabeth Warren, the GOP Didn’t Vote to ‘Sell Weapons to ISIS’
Democrats are now equating concern for the due-process rights of people on the terror watch list with treason. That's bad.
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Envisioning the Hack That Could Take Down New York City
The day cars drove themselves into walls and the hospitals froze. A scenario that could happen based on what already has.
By Reeves WiedemanAs Profile of Orlando Shooter Develops, Questions About His Motives Remain
Was Omar Mateen an ISIS-inspired terrorist, a self-loathing closet case, a mentally ill mass-murderer, or any or all of the above?
By Chas DannerBelgian Police Conduct Major Anti-Terrorism Sweep
Twelve people were arrested and three ultimately charged after dozens of anti-terrorism raids were conducted across the country, possibly in response to an immediate threat.
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Donald Trump Promises ‘More Attacks Will Follow Orlando’
The Republican nominee sets himself up for some more of those sweet post-mass-murder congratulations.
By Eric LevitzSenate Democrats May Have Enough Votes to Pass Measure Preventing Terror Suspects From Buying Guns
After leading a 15-hour filibuster on the Senate floor, Senator Chris Murphy says one measure he pushed for could pass.
By Jonah SheppOrlando Shooter Texted His Wife During Attack
Gunman Omar Mateen also posted on Facebook from inside Pulse nightclub.
By Jonah SheppJohn McCain Blames Obama for Orlando
A bizarre attack that might even embarrass the man at the top of the GOP ticket.
By Ed KilgoreOrlando Gunman Discussed ISIS With Police, Called Boston Bombers His ‘Homeboys’
A total of 49 people were killed and 53 injured when gunman Omar Mateen, who is suspected of having ties to Islamic extremism, opened fire at a crowded club.
By Chas Danner, Claire Landsbaum and Jen KirbyThe Problem With Hillary Clinton’s Proposal for an Anti-Terror ‘Intelligence Surge’
Could be there's not much the U.S. can responsibly do to identify and stop "lone wolf" terrorists.
By Ed KilgoreHillary Clinton Says the Words ‘Radical Islamism’
Now Republicans will have to explain what policy — other than Trump's Muslim ban — is dictated by emphasizing the religious dimension of the terrorist threat.
By Eric LevitzDistress Signals Narrow Search for Missing EgyptAir Flight
Airbus detected a distress signal from the plane's emergency-locator transmitter.
By Jonah SheppU.S. Officials Theorize EgyptAir Flight MS804 Downed by Bomb
Although they have yet to find a "smoking gun" to support their theory.
By Claire LandsbaumTrump Has ‘No Doubt’ Refugees Will Stage a 9/11-Scale Attack in U.S.
Because he can't believe they have cell phones, so their monthly bills must be getting paid by ISIS.
By Chas DannerAuthorities Say Brussels Bombers Were Originally Planning Attack in France
They may have changed their course as investigators closed in.
By Caroline BankoffBelgian Authorities Charge New Suspect in Paris Plot, but Enormous Anti-Terrorism Challenges Remain
As Belgium's dysfunctional security services struggle to confront the country's jihadi problem, the missed opportunities to prevent last month’s attacks loom large.
By Chas DannerPoll: Most Americans Okay With Torturing Suspected Terrorists
Like a certain GOP front-runner.
By Charley LanyonObama to the Republican Party: You Created Trump’s Muslim Ban
"How did we get here? We got here in part because the Republican base had been fed this notion that Islam is inherently violent."
By Eric LevitzReport: Arrested EgyptAir Hijacker’s First Demand Was to Speak to His Ex-Wife
The man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight and diverted it to Cyprus may have done so merely to speak with his ex-wife.
By Margaret Hartmann and Eric LevitzSuicide Bomber Attacks Families at a Public Park in Pakistan, Kills at Least 65
Mostly women and children were killed in the Taliban-linked attack, which was specifically targeting the country’s Christian minority.
By Chas Danner