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What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.

36 hours ago

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria

The president says the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria, claiming the group targeted Christians.

2 days ago

Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.

5 days ago

US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires

Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.

2 weeks ago

Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack

Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.

3 weeks ago

Norway takes home top prize in multinational best sniper competition

Norway's duo outshot 34 other teams from 21 other nations.

By Bridget Craig

4 weeks ago