Latest "Biden Afghanistan" stories

US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help

White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

A U.S. soldier holds a sign indicating a gate is closed as hundreds of people gather some holding documents, near an evacuation control checkpoint on the perimeter of the Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 26, 2021. (Wali Sabawoon/AP)

Biden commemorates ‘heroes’ killed 1 year ago in Kabul airport attack

Thirteen U.S. troops and more than 100 Afghan civilians died on Aug. 26, 2021.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Austin to testify on Afghanistan next week

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to testify in Congress next week on the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan.

15 months ago

Lawmakers press for more answers on Afghanistan exit ahead of major public inquiry

Several senators left a closed briefing on Tuesday frustrated at the lack of answers from Defense Department officials.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

White House wants $6.4 billion to help resettle Afghan allies, refugees

Lawmakers could approve the money as part of a budget extension plan due at the end of September.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Biden defends Afghanistan exit: ‘We’ve been a nation too long at war’

On the first day in nearly 20 years without U.S. troops on Afghanistan soil, the president said he beleives his decision to leave the country saved American lives.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago