David Enders
The Offensive to Retake Tikrit From the Islamic State Has Stalled — But It’s Not Over Yet
Reporting from the frontlines near Tikrit, VICE News found that the Iraqi government’s early claims of a successful offensive to retake the city were apparently overstated.
With the Islamic State Closing In on Ramadi, Iraqi Officials Demand Help from the US
Officials in Anbar Province expect that IS fighters will overrun the portion of Ramadi under government control if the US-led coalition does not provide adequate air support.
CIA Director John Brennan Criticizes Senate Report, Defends Agency, and Admits Mistakes
Brennan admitted the agency had made mistakes in its application of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques in a rare press conference today.