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Overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping troops in Afghanistan until all Americans, Afghans who aided US out: POLL

Sunday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — With fewer than 4 in 10 Americans approving of President Joe Biden's handling of Afghanistan, there is overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping U.S. troops in the country until all Americans and Afghans who aided the United States during the 20-year war have... Read More.

‘There is clearly no plan’ to evacuate US citizens, allies after troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: Sen. Ben Sasse

Sunday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., accused President Joe Biden and his administration for painting a rosier picture of the Afghanistan evacuations as the Aug. 31 U.S. troop withdrawal looms."There is clearly no plan. There has been no plan. Their plan has basically been... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: Bidens to attend dignified transfer of troops at Dover

Sunday, August 29 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Two suicide bombers affiliated with ISIS-K carried out what the Pentagon called a "complex attack" outside the... Read More.

Amid Afghanistan chaos, refugee vetting process is sound: OPINION

Saturday, August 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In recent weeks, we have watched harrowing images of desperate Afghan men, women and children attempt to escape Taliban rule. For 20 years, the United States made promises: If you help us defeat al-Qaida and the Taliban, then we will ensure you... Read More.

Special agents tasked with emergency response in Afghanistan: ANALYSIS

Saturday, August 28 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- When the U.S. Embassy in Kabul closed, the last individuals to secure it were not civilians or even U.S. military, but the quiet and dynamic special agents of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) of the State Department.These federal law enforcement officers... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: US kills ISIS-K member in unmanned airstrike

Saturday, August 28 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Two suicide bombers affiliated with ISIS-K carried out what the Pentagon called a "complex attack" outside the... Read More.

Amid Afghanistan crisis, civil war rages in Ethiopia

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(ETHIOPIA) -- As chaos envelops Kabul after Afghanistan's government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, horrific stories and heartbreaking images also pour out of Ethiopia. Some in the U.S. with a connection to the African country are feeling a call to action.In Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: US evacuations continue despite threats of more attacks

Friday, August 27 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Two suicide bombers affiliated with ISIS-K carried out what the Pentagon called a "complex attack" outside the... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: At least 13 US service members among those killed outside Kabul airport

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Two suicide bombers affiliated with ISIS-K carried out what the Pentagon called a "complex attack" outside the Hamid... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: At least 12 US service members among those killed outside Kabul airport

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government's collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Approximately 95,700 people have been evacuated since the effort began on Aug. 14, the White House said... Read More.

GOP’s McCarthy wants Pelosi to call House back to Washington to address Afghanistan

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the lower chamber back to Washington early from its scheduled recess to address the escalating situation in Afghanistan, which culminated in a deadly bombing at the Kabul airport Thursday... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: US, civilian casualties in explosions outside Kabul airport

Thursday, August 26 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government's collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule.Approximately 95,700 people have been evacuated since the effort began on Aug. 14, the White House said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: afghanistan

Overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping troops in Afghanistan until all Americans, Afghans who aided US out: POLL

‘There is clearly no plan’ to evacuate US citizens, allies after troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: Sen. Ben Sasse

Afghanistan updates: Bidens to attend dignified transfer of troops at Dover

Amid Afghanistan chaos, refugee vetting process is sound: OPINION

Special agents tasked with emergency response in Afghanistan: ANALYSIS

Afghanistan updates: US kills ISIS-K member in unmanned airstrike

Amid Afghanistan crisis, civil war rages in Ethiopia

Afghanistan updates: US evacuations continue despite threats of more attacks

Afghanistan updates: At least 13 US service members among those killed outside Kabul airport

Afghanistan updates: At least 12 US service members among those killed outside Kabul airport

GOP’s McCarthy wants Pelosi to call House back to Washington to address Afghanistan

Afghanistan updates: US, civilian casualties in explosions outside Kabul airport

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