House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reconvene the U.S. House before Aug. 31 to brief lawmakers on the latest information out of Afghanistan. McCarthy also said he’d support legislation that would prevent the U.S. from fully withdrawing until all Americans have been evacuated from the country. NEW: House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on @SpeakerPelosi to reconvene the US House before Aug. 31 so lawmakers can get latest information in briefing and – he would like – pass legislation blocking US from withdrawing until all Americans are out of Afghanistan. — Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) August 26, 2021