Eric Schmitt

A Chadian soldier during a battle against insurgent group Boko Haram in Gambaru, Nigeria, February 26th 2015. Gambaru lies on the border with Cameroon.

Nations launch an international campaign against Boko Haram, as it pledges allegiance to ISIS

The Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the ISIS movement on Saturday. At the same time, a regional coalition of powers is intervening to help Nigeria. The US is taking a back-seat, but is intensifying military training programs and some other forms of assistance.

Nations launch an international campaign against Boko Haram, as it pledges allegiance to ISIS

Boston Marathon Bombing: Many Unanswered Questions

Boston Marathon Bombing: Many Unanswered Questions

Tonight's Debate Will Likely Feature Consulate Attack in Libya

Tonight's Debate Will Likely Feature Consulate Attack in Libya

US Drones Patrol Iraq

US Drones Patrol Iraq

U.S. State Department operating mini-drone fleet over Iraq

U.S. State Department operating mini-drone fleet over Iraq

The End of the US-Pakistan Security Partnership?

The End of the US-Pakistan Security Partnership?
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Role of the CIA in Yemen

We continue our coverage of the death of Anwar Al-Awlaki, the U.S.-born cleric killed early this morning in northern Yemen. It is still not clear whether the operation was carried out by Yemeni forces or American intelligence.

Role of the CIA in Yemen

White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations

Obama administration's guidelines for 9/11 commemorations stress public service and remembrance in place of freedom rallies or nationalistic pride.

White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations
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White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations

The Obama administration has quietly released two sets of guidelines to government officials in the U.S. and abroad on how to commemorate the tenth anniversary 9/11 terrorist attacks. Eric Schmitt reports.

White House issues guidelines for 9/11 commemorations

Examining 10 years of US counterterrorism

A new book details how US counterterrorism efforts evolved in the 10 years after 9/11 from a kill-and-capture strategy to one of Cold War deterrence.

Examining 10 years of US counterterrorism

Eric Schmitt on 'The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against al-Qaeda'

Eric Schmitt on 'The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against al-Qaeda'

FBI: Pakistan Military Paid to Influence US Policy

FBI: Pakistan Military Paid to Influence US Policy
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US defers $800 million of military aid to Pakistan

The United States is suspending as much as $800 million of military aid to Pakistan, in a bid to change the behavior of one of America's most crucial – and controversial – partners. Eric Schmitt of The New York Times joins us.

US defers $800 million of military aid to Pakistan

US suspends $800 million of military aid to Pakistan

The move is an effort to admonish Pakistan for expelling U.S. military trainers, and show disapproval for terrorist activities there.

US suspends $800 million of military aid to Pakistan
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US to Try Somali Terror Suspect in Civilian Court

The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it will prosecute a Somali man accused of having ties to two terrorist groups in a civilian court. Eric Schmitt, from The New York Times, joins us with the latest.

US to Try Somali Terror Suspect in Civilian Court