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Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders
Advocates implore Congress to remain focused on aiding Afghan allies
Supporters still see a path late this year to passing critical immigration reforms which would help Afghan allies.
Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address
The farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status
The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.
Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia
President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack
The interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
No, the Taliban are not promoting Western tourism in Afghanistan
Ski season in Afghanistan will have to wait a while.
By Sarah Sicard