Aug 31 The Taliban now face the challenge of governing a nation of 38 million people By Kathy Gannon, Tameem Akhgar, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The challenges the Taliban face in reviving the economy could give Western nations leverage as they push the group to fulfill a pledge to allow free travel, form an inclusive government and guarantee women's rights. Continue reading
Aug 31 The last American troop leaves Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Thousands of troops had spent a harrowing two weeks protecting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans and others seeking to escape a country once again ruled by Taliban militants. Continue reading
Aug 31 WATCH: Biden praises Afghanistan evacuation, defends departure from ‘forever war’ By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Twenty-four hours after the departure of the last American C-17 cargo plane from Kabul, Biden vigorously defended his decision to end America's longest war and withdraw all U.S. troops ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 4:30 What’s left behind in Afghanistan after ‘heartbreak’ of U.S. departure By Jane Ferguson The final flight of American troops left Afghanistan just before midnight on what is now Tuesday, August 31, in Kabul, after 20 years of war. The U.S. airlifted more than 120,000 American civilians and Afghan allies from Kabul, but thousands… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 13:44 How veterans helped extract Afghan allies in face of ‘inconsistent’ evacuation plan By Jane Ferguson As the Afghanistan withdrawal began, thousands of images of people scrambling to escape Afghanistan surfaced. Tonight, the NewsHour looks at a Herculean effort by former U.S. service members, diplomats and private citizens to help afghans leave the country. Jane Ferguson… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 8:59 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Afghanistan exit, COVID-19 NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Yamiche Alcindor to discuss the latest political news, including the end of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, how Republican politicians and voters may react to Afghan refugees, and… Continue watching
Aug 30 WATCH: Pentagon says some Americans unable to leave Afghanistan By Associated Press The Pentagon says that some Americans who wanted to leave Afghanistan were unable to make it to the Kabul airport to board U.S. evacuation flights before the complete evacuation of U.S. forces. Continue reading
Aug 30 Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: Blinken says under 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan By Associated Press Blinken says the number of Americans left may be closer to 100. He says the U.S. would work with Afghanistan’s neighbors to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens. Continue reading
Aug 30 WATCH: House Republicans and veterans discuss Afghanistan By Associated Press House Republicans and veterans are expected to discuss the situation in Afghanistan on Monday. Continue reading