Morning Jolt: American Troops Liberate Raqqa from ISIS Control

Making the click-through worthwhile today: The forces allied against ISIS inflict a stinging defeat to the terror group; the Federal Communications Commission assures Americans that they aren't going to yank broadcasting licenses because of presidential disapproval of news reports; a stunning allegation against the Clintons that feels like it's coming to light a year late; and why Virginia voters are right to be concerned about MS-13.

ISIS Is Now Caught Between Raqqa and a Hard Place

Outstanding news as the week progresses:

American-backed forces said on Tuesday that they had seized the northern Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State, a major blow to the militant group, which had long used the city as the de facto capital of its self-declared caliphate.

Celebrations erupted in Raqqa, where residents had lived under the repressive rule of militants who beheaded people for offenses as minor as smoking. Fighters could be seen cheering and firing celebratory gunfire in the streets, according to ...

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American Troops Liberate Raqqa from ISIS Control Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile today: The forces allied against ISIS inflict a stinging defeat to the terror group; the Federal Communications Commission assures Americans that they aren't going to yank broadcasting licenses because of presidential disapproval of news reports; a stunning allegation against the Clintons that feels like it's coming to light a year late; and why Virginia voters are right to be concerned about MS-13. ISIS Is Now Caught Between Raqqa and a Hard Place Outstanding news as the week progresses: American-backed forces said on Tuesday that they had seized the northern Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State, a major blow to the militant group, which had long used the city as the de facto capital of its self-declared caliphate. Celebrations erupted in Raqqa, where residents had lived under the repressive rule of militants who beheaded people for offenses as minor as smoking. Fighters could be seen cheering and firing celebratory gunfire in the streets, according to ... READ MORE Why the United States Needs a 355-Ship Navy Now Robert C. O'Brien, Jerry Hendrix One of President Trump's signature campaign promises to the American people was a 350-ship Navy. The Navy itself has stated unequivocally that it needs a bare minimum of 355 ships to meet the... The Ordeal of Kenneth Tynan William F. Buckley Jr. The Ordeal of Kenneth Tynan ADVERTISEMENT The Perilous Path to Tax Reform Michael Tanner Paul Ryan has threatened to keep Congress in session until Christmas if that's what it takes to get a tax-reform bill passed. But it's still an open question whether Republicans will be getting... The Europe Merkel Made Michael Brendan Dougherty Angela Merkel really is the most consequential politician of modern Europe, but lately not in the way she hopes. Her 2015 decision to welcome over 1 million migrants into her country, and then... Can We Finally Agree that Betsy DeVos Isn't a Rape Apologist? David French Concern over Title IX abuse is now officially, unequivocally bipartisan. Yesterday, California governor Jerry Brown — arguably the nation's most powerful leader of the #Resistance — vetoed a... Kaepernick's Collusion Claim Is a Likely Loser Andrew C. McCarthy If you're going to do Muhammad Ali–type activism, you'd better have Muhammad Ali–type talent. That is the ultimate lesson of the Colin Kaepernick saga. The former San Francisco 49ers... ADVERTISEMENT Passchendaele: The Lost Victory of World War I Nick Lloyd 'Confirms his position among the best young scholars of WWI in this comprehensively researched, convincingly presented analysis . . . [His] thesis is controversial, but his scholarship makes it impossible to dismiss.' - Publishers Weekly LEARN MORE Top Shots California Wildfires ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 215 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10016, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.