Police recovered the Islamic State's black banner from the truck used in the New Year's attack in New Orleans, which killed 15 people. President Joe Biden stated that the attacker was inspired by the Islamic State, as indicated by videos he posted on social media. The Islamic State, also known as IS or ISIS, originated as a breakaway group from al-Qaida and gained significant territory in Iraq and Syria under leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. However, a U.S.-led military intervention drove them out of their last stronghold in 2019. Currently, the group is working to regain strength and territory in Syria and Iraq. The Islamic State has inspired affiliated groups and individuals around the world to carry out attacks, and if confirmed, the New Orleans attack would be the largest on U.S. soil in years.