Biden: 'I Do Not Regret My Decision' To Withdraw From Afghanistan
Speaking about the Taliban's ousting of the U.S.-backed Afghan government, Biden acknowledged, "The truth is this did unfold more quickly than we anticipated."
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The Russian Embassy In Kabul Is Now Under Protection Of The Taliban
Russia had a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan, so while taking some satisfaction in the U.S. failure, it's not gloating. Instability in the region is a danger to Russia's Asian neighbors.
Republican Congressman Steve Chabot Weighs In On Biden's Speech
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ohio Republican Congressman Steve Chabot, the ranking member of the subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about President Biden defending his decisions in Afghanistan.
U.S. Special Immigrant Visa Program Faces Criticism Over Slow Speed
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with James Miervaldis, chairman of No One Left Behind — which helps Afghan and Iraqi interpreters resettle in the U.S. — on issues with the Special Immigrant Visa program.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin Talks About What Went Wrong In Afghanistan
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin about signing a letter to President Biden calling to prioritize evacuating Afghan allies who face retaliation from the Taliban.
President Biden Defends How He Pulled Troops Out Of Afghanistan In Address To Nation
In an address to the nation, President Biden defended his move to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. But the Taliban takeover presents the U.S. and the world with new national security challenges.
Taliban Takeover Raises Questions About The National Security Threat To The U.S.
The last time the Taliban were in power, they openly hosted al-Qaida. The group has weakened, but still exists in Afghanistan. So will the Taliban allow extremist groups to operate in the country?
Democrats And Republicans Alike Are Critical Of Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal
President Biden addressed the nation Monday afternoon on the situation in Afghanistan, as he endures withering criticism from Republicans and Democrats over the chaotic withdrawal.
President Biden Said He 'Squarely' Stands By His Afghanistan Decision In Speech
President Biden spoke on the fall of Kabul and the end of the decades-long project in Afghanistan that unraveled over the past few days.
Biden's Choices In Afghanistan Were Complicated. So Is The Fallout He Faces
The simple question of whether the U.S. should stay or go was not simple at all. Now Biden's determination to leave Afghanistan has resulted in a bigger mess than he bargained for.