Latest "militia" stories

Jan. 6 US Capitol attacker gets 14 years for pepper spraying cops

A Kentucky man who stormed the US Capitol with his wife gets record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

A jury in Washington, D.C., found the former Proud Boys leader guilty of seditious conspiracy. The charge carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years.

2 weeks ago

Iraqi militia commander vows to avenge deaths in US strike; drone shot down near embassy

Also Monday, a drone was shot down near the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad after midnight. There were no casualties.

23 months ago

US military denies American troops in Syria were attacked

Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in northeastern Syria, working with the Syrian Democratic Forces to fight against the Islamic State group.

23 months ago

Out of Iraq? Anger in Baghdad following US airstrikes against Iran-backed militia renews call for American troops to leave

There have been at least 11 attacks targeting coalition bases in Iraq over the last two months.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Deployed border troops are preparing for militias stealing their gear, protester violence, documents show

An estimated 200 armed militia members are on the border and have stolen troops' gear in the past, DoD documents show.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago