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Suspected Abbey Gate bombing planner in custody, Trump says

A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American troops will appear Wednesday in federal court in the U.S.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy

Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.

3 months ago

Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race

Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing

Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Former CENTCOM head denies Abbey Gate attack warnings were ignored

Gen. Frank McKenzie pushed back on reports that U.S. forces had clear intelligence about the Afghan bomber who killed 13 U.S. troops in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting

A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.

21 months ago

UN: at least 200 former Afghan officials, troops killed since US left

The groups most targeted by the Taliban have been former army, police and intelligence forces, according to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.

21 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-Carrillo

21 months ago

What has happened in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban takeover?

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the country after more than two decades of war.

22 months ago

Tens of thousands of Afghans waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021, it carried tens of thousands of Afghans to safety. Many are still waiting to be resettled.

22 months ago

Wounded Warrior Project membership continues to grow even as wars fade

The group expects to add its 200,000th member later this year, which is the organization's 20th anniversary.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

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