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Jon Stewart revealed his least favorite guest was Donald Rumsfeld, the architect of the Iraq War.
ON THE RECORD

Jon Stewart Reveals His All-Time Least Favorite Guest

The “Daily Show” host said he “lost more sleep over that interview” than anyone realizes.

Dana Herrnstadt

Donald Trump
EPICALLY FURIOUS

Veterans Tear Into Trump’s ‘Obscene’ War Memes

War isn’t a game, say people who have actually been in one.

Harry Thompson

Michael Moore holding his Oscar
’SHAME ON YOU’

Michael Moore's Oscar Was Keyed After 2003 Awards Speech

Oscar-winning director Michael Moore spoke out about the Iraq War, and returned home to find an unwelcome gift in his luggage.

Katie Francis

Marco Rubio, Colin Powell
Opinion
PRISONERS OF WAR

Marco Rubio Is No Colin Powell. That’s the Problem

Colin Powell had a “blot.” Marco Rubio is just looking for a promotion.

John Casey

A U.S. armored personnel carrier sits in the desert at the end of the Gulf War. Oil wells burn in the background.   (Photo by Peter Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
WAR GAMES

Pentagon Shares Bizarre Iraq Quiz as War Rages in Iran

The cheery quiz comes as President Donald Trump warns that Americans will die during a new conflict.

Leigh Kimmins

A photo illustration of President Donald Trump, Saddam Hussein, and screen grabs from the 1979 Ba'ath Party Purge led by Hussein.
Opinion
OPERATION DC STORM

Trump Purge on Enemies Triggers Memories of Saddam Hussein

The president’s campaign of retribution has disturbing echoes of the Iraqi strongman.

David Gardner

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Army veteran George Retes
NO PROTECTION

U.S. Army Vet Shares Warning After Being Detained by ICE

Iraq veteran George Retes says agents smashed his car window, pepper-sprayed him, and jailed him for three days—before releasing him without charges.

Tom Latchem

A photo illustration of Adain Bradley, Will Poulter, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, and Michael Gandolfini in "Warfare."
INTENSE

‘Warfare: The Most Nerve-Rattling War Film in Years

“Warfare” is a film of harrowing intensity, in turn becoming a blistering tribute to American courage under fire.

Nick Schager

Channing Tatum
SURPRISE!

Channing Tatum Shocks With Secret Cameo in Anti-War Satire

The A-lister’s unannounced appearance in the Iraq War dark comedy “Atropia” was just one of the shocking moments that left audiences gasping—usually with laughter.

Kevin Fallon

President Bush declares the end of major combat in Iraq as he speaks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln off the California coast, Thursday, May 1, 2003. The carrier will arrive in San Diego May 2, 2003, following a record 10-month deployment including "Operation Iraq Freedom." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Biden’s Bizarro Tribute to George W. Bush

The former U.S. president famously staged a premature publicity stunt on an aircraft carrier to claim combat in his disastrous occupation of Iraq was over.

Sean Craig

Chris McGrath/Getty Images
THWARTED

Pope Reveals Failed Suicide Bomber Plots to Assassinate Him

Pope Francis was targeted during a 2021 visit to Iraq, he wrote in an upcoming autobiography.

Janna Brancolini

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