By — Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/report-u-s-failing-stop-people-trying-join-islamic-state Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Report: U.S. failing to stop most people trying to join the Islamic State Nation Sep 29, 2015 12:05 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The House Homeland Security Committee says the U.S. is failing to stop most people trying to go overseas to join terrorist groups, including the Islamic State. In a report Tuesday, the committee says more than 250 Americans have joined or tried to join terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. It said dozens have been able to successfully return to the United States. The committee says the government lacks a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorists and people trying to travel abroad to join terrorist groups as a so-called foreign fighter. Terrorist groups, including the Islamic State, are also becoming more sophisticated in their efforts to recruit U.S. citizens and other Westerners to join the fight. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press @acaldwellap
WASHINGTON — The House Homeland Security Committee says the U.S. is failing to stop most people trying to go overseas to join terrorist groups, including the Islamic State. In a report Tuesday, the committee says more than 250 Americans have joined or tried to join terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria. It said dozens have been able to successfully return to the United States. The committee says the government lacks a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorists and people trying to travel abroad to join terrorist groups as a so-called foreign fighter. Terrorist groups, including the Islamic State, are also becoming more sophisticated in their efforts to recruit U.S. citizens and other Westerners to join the fight. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now