US troops, Afghan allies say executive orders endanger their familiesThey hoped to see their families escape the Taliban and settle in the United States. But two executive orders put those dreams on hold.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
Trump order blocks families of US troops from leaving AfghanistanSome US service members with family members now trapped in Afghanistan feel "betrayed," one advocate said.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surgeThe Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press20 months ago
Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal statusThe Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.20 months ago
840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waitingA report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.20 months ago
Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo21 months ago