The US launched a major new military campaign against ISIS on Monday. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said the airstrikes “would continue as long as [the Libyan government] is requesting them,” and that they do not have “an end point at this particular moment in time.” Source: The Intercept
The U.S. government failed to effectively account for nearly $715.8 million in weapons and equipment allocated to Syrian partners as part of the multinational counter-ISIS fight, according to a new report from the Defense Department inspector general. Source Task & Purpose
US President Donald Trump issued an expanded version of his travel ban on Friday, an official said. The move was slammed by immigrant advocates and critics who say the policy discriminates against Muslims and others. Source AL Jazeera
- Jet fuel prices have dropped sharply due to the coronavirus.
- Airlines have canceled more than 200,000 flights, mostly within China as the government steps up measures to curb the spread of the virus.
- The coronavirus has sicked more than 76,000 people and killed more than 2,200. Source CNBC
