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Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable
A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.
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.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
How many vets will be in Congress after the election?
The number of lawmakers with military experience has steadily declined since the 1970s.
Senate votes to keep US troops in Syria amid Iran-backed attacks
The Senate voted down a resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria amid dozens of attacks from Iran-backed proxies in the war-torn country.
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
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.
Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing
Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.
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