Tag: Islam

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich went on the defensive to try to stem any backlash to his comments about Muslims and Shariah law the night before. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)

National Security

Newt Gingrich attempts to clarify remarks about Muslims and Shariah

Kelly Cohen · July 15, 2016 2:12 pm

Hillary Clinton said one of her priorities as the potential commander in chief would be to launch an intelligence surge. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

National Security

Hillary Clinton calls Nice attack ‘a different kind of war’

Anna Giaritelli · July 15, 2016 2:18 am

The op-ed comes as the Trump campaign is floating Flynn, who has been advising the real estate mogul on foreign policy issues, as a potential vice presidential candidate this fall. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)

Flynn: ‘The Islamic world is an epic failure’

Joel Gehrke · July 10, 2016 6:41 pm

Citing the attacks in San Bernardino, Calif., and Orlando, Fla., Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican, said the threat isn't going away. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McCaul: When you vote, ask yourself if you feel safer

Cassi Pollock · July 3, 2016 4:01 am

Drill instructors are being investigated for hazing, abuse and lack of supervision. (AP Photo/Nestor Ikeda)

National Security

Marines investigated after Muslim-American recruit dies

Maria Biery · July 1, 2016 3:54 pm

It is a terrible thing to misunderstand one's enemy so deeply, like President obama does. The doctrine of jihad is an institution with a long history, grounded in legal precedent going back to the time of Muhammad. (AP Photo)

Obama doesn’t understand Jihadist doctrine

Mark Durie · June 30, 2016 4:01 am

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, convened a Judiciary subcommittee hearing to discuss the "consequences of agency efforts to deemphasize Radical Islam in combating terrorism." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Muslims debate ‘radical Islam’ at Senate hearing

Joel Gehrke · June 29, 2016 12:17 am

"I think it's bad policy for the country to say you're going to have a religious exclusion," Marco Rubio said. (AP Photo)

Rubio: Trump’s Muslim ban ‘not going to happen’

Gabby Morrongiello · June 26, 2016 2:41 pm

Presumptive GOP nominee amends previous statement banning all Muslims. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

Trump: Muslim ban only applies to terror states; not universal

Al Weaver · June 25, 2016 6:02 pm

What’s in a Name?

Reuel Marc Gerecht · June 24, 2016 6:00 am

"We need to give them the tools and the encouragement. I'm not aware of any effort that said ... not just if you see something, say something, but dedicate five hours a week of your time," Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., said. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

National Security

Congressman: Feds need Islamic volunteers in cyberspace

Rudy Takala · June 23, 2016 4:52 pm

The majority of voters who were questioned believe Donald Trump's stance on national security is the best. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Poll: 49 percent of Americans agree with Trump on refugee ban

Anna Giaritelli · June 22, 2016 10:00 am