Aug 21 President Trump to outline new Afghan strategy in national TV address By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump will use a nationally televised address to outline for a war-weary nation the strategy he believes will best position the U.S. to eventually declare victory in Afghanistan after 16 years of combat and lives lost. Continue reading
Aug 17 WATCH: Mattis says U.S. is close to new approach in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press Mattis told reporters talks at Camp David this weekend "will move this toward a decision."… Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 5:19 Criticizing Trump, McCain proposes new Afghanistan strategy By PBS News Hour This week, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain offered a new strategy for the conflict in Afghanistan. McCain called for adding to the approximately 8,400 troops deployed in Afghanistan and giving U.S. commanders greater authority to target Taliban insurgents… Continue watching
Aug 09 Pentagon: British firm billed US $50M for iffy expenses By Richard Lardner, Associated Press A British company hired to help train Afghan intelligence officers billed the U.S. government for more than $50 million in questionable expenses. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:44 Iran gains influence in Afghanistan as war continues By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump has reportedly become frustrated with what he sees as the U.S.’s losing position in the 16-year war in Afghanistan. The New York Times also reported this weekend that Iran has gained influence there, conducting covert activities and… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 9:22 Trump administration weighs best path forward on Afghanistan war By PBS News Hour Under President Trump, a new strategy for the almost 16-year war in Afghanistan has been the subject of divisive debate among him and his national security team for months, with the president apparently growing frustrated with the slow progress. P.J. Continue watching
Jul 22 U.S. airstrike mistakenly kills at least 12 Afghan police officers By Michael D. Regan U.S. airstrikes mistakenly killed at least 12 members of the Afghan National Police force during an operation against the Taliban on Friday, Afghan officials said. Continue reading
Jul 21 U.S. still debating 'big ideas' on Afghan plan, says Mattis By Robert Burns, Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Trump administration is still trying to get right what he calls "the big ideas" for a new Afghanistan war strategy. Mattis was asked what is holding up the administration's strategy review at an impromptu… Continue reading
Jul 19 5 overlooked stories that deserve your attention By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Laura Santhanam Here are five stories outside of politics that you may have missed. Continue reading
Jul 15 Afghan girls robotics team arrives in U.S. just in time By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Twice rejected for U.S. visas, an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan arrived in Washington early Saturday after an extraordinary, last-minute intervention by President Donald Trump. Continue reading