Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call On Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
In a letter to President Biden, 55 senators expressed concern over abandoning Afghans who assisted the U.S. and are now in jeopardy.
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The Chaotic U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Puts Biden In A Political Hole
President Biden has resolutely defended his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. But Republicans and many Democrats have criticized the way the administration has withdrawn.
News Brief: Biden Defends Afghan Withdrawal, Booster Shot, Aid For Haiti
President Biden reiterates his defense of the Afghan withdrawal. Millions of Americans will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Earthquake aid is reaching Haiti but it's slow going.
A Defensive Biden Argues There Was No Exit From Afghanistan 'Without Chaos Ensuing'
The president told ABC News it was "a simple choice" to withdraw U.S. forces, and he faulted the Afghan government and its military for not more forcibly defending the capital.
Congressman Crow On Pushing President Biden To Evacuate Afghan Allies
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Congressman Jason Crow, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, on being part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging President Biden to evacuate Afghan allies.
Biden's Handling Of Afghanistan Has Angered Some Allies
The way the Biden administration left Afghanistan and the situation in Kabul has angered many U.S. allies. Now they're scrambling to evacuate their citizens and the Afghans who supported them.
Pentagon Issues Update On Efforts To Evacuate Thousands From Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave an update on the efforts of U.S. forces to evacuate thousands from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Cryptocurrencies May Be Reined In Soon — Here's What Regulators Want To Change
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission compared cryptocurrencies to the "Wild West." Made to operate outside government control, the regulator is asking Congress to help rein them in.
The Taliban Have Promised Amnesty And Rights For Women. But Is That Reality So Far?
The Taliban have made a lot of promises this week about women's rights, security and amnesty. But early indications on the ground may not match those promises.
Colorado Governor Rescinds A Piece Of Anti-Native American Language From State Law
Colorado's governor has rescinded language to "kill and destroy" Native Americans from a state law, once used to justify a 19th century massacre. Tribes say it's an important step toward healing.