Latest "withdrawal" stories

GOP lawmaker threatens to delay Biden national security nominees over Afghanistan

The threat from Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., comes amid bipartisan congressional criticism of the Biden administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal strategy.

17 months ago

Here’s how Biden could mitigate damage done by the Afghan withdrawal

The effort will need to start in Afghanistan but must be global in nature.

By Hans Binnendijk and Robert Bell

17 months ago

USS Ronald Reagan’s Super Hornets providing air support over Kabul

Pentagon officials said Thursday that U.S. jets had been providing overwatch throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and called recent reports of low passes over Kabul "erroneous."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

18 months ago

U.S. military aircraft flying over Kabul ‘routine’ and ‘will continue’ until end of evac, CENTCOM says

The arrival of fighter jets in the middle of the Kabul night raised additional concerns over an already tense situation.

By James R. Webb and Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

US combat troops no longer needed to fight ISIS in Iraq, prime minister says

Mustafa al-Kadhimi said Iraq will still ask for U.S. training and military intelligence gathering.

19 months ago

Bush criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal, fears for women

Former President George W. Bush says the withdrawal from Afghanistan is a mistake.

19 months ago