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Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on US troops
The strikes come in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders
Advocates implore Congress to remain focused on aiding Afghan allies
Supporters still see a path late this year to passing critical immigration reforms which would help Afghan allies.
Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address
The farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status
The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.
Biden urges world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia
President Joe Biden has made his case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
840,000 Afghans who applied for US resettlement program still waiting
A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.
Ukraine investigates incident that killed three pilots
Russian forces, in the meantime, targeted central and northern regions of Ukraine with cruise missiles overnight.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press