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Lawmakers Warn Troop Withdrawal Could Empower ISIS

1/24/2026

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Graham and McCaul Warn

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Michael McCaul warned that withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria could benefit ISIS.
The Pentagon is reducing troop numbers, leaving about 1,000 in Syria to support local forces against ISIS.
The U.S. military has begun transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid instability.
Syrian government forces have gained control over areas once held by U.S.-allied Kurdish forces.

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US Transfers ISIS Detainees

The United States transferred 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as Kurdish-led forces collapse in northeast Syria.
The transfer follows concerns over security at detention facilities once run by Kurdish authorities.
U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper said the United States coordinates with the Iraqi government to defeat ISIS.
Syria announced a ceasefire with Kurdish forces and demanded their integration into the central state.

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Graham and McCaul Warn

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Michael McCaul warned that withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria could benefit ISIS.
The Pentagon is reducing troop numbers, leaving about 1,000 in Syria to support local forces against ISIS.
The U.S. military has begun transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid instability.
Syrian government forces have gained control over areas once held by U.S.-allied Kurdish forces.

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