By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-state-department-announce-progress-u-s-led-coalition-isis Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: State Department announces progress in U.S.-led coalition against ISIS. World Jul 13, 2017 9:53 AM EDT The State Department is expected to announce progress Thursday in the global coalition against the Islamic State. Brett McGurk, U.S. envoy to the coalition against Islamic State, will hold a news conference today at 9:30 a.m. ET. Watch his remarks in the player above. The department’s announcement comes after Mosul was officially declared liberated earlier this week. The Iraqi city had been under ISIS control since 2014. WATCH: With Mosul liberated, how does Iraq make sure ISIS can’t make a comeback? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage
The State Department is expected to announce progress Thursday in the global coalition against the Islamic State. Brett McGurk, U.S. envoy to the coalition against Islamic State, will hold a news conference today at 9:30 a.m. ET. Watch his remarks in the player above. The department’s announcement comes after Mosul was officially declared liberated earlier this week. The Iraqi city had been under ISIS control since 2014. WATCH: With Mosul liberated, how does Iraq make sure ISIS can’t make a comeback? We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now