State Department refuses to allow charter flights carrying Americans to land at DoD bases. Citing security risks, the State Department has refused to grant official approval for private…
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State Department Negotiates More Afghanistan Flights
Secretary Blinken believes about 100 Americans still remain in the country. On Tuesday, State Secretary Antony Blinken reported on the ongoing effort to withdraw U.S. citizens from Afghanistan.…
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Bill to Award Slain Soldiers Congressional Medals
Senator Steve Daines proposes to honor Afghanistan bombing victims. On Friday, Senator Steve Daines of Montana announced that he will introduce a bill proposing that the 13 American…
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50,000 More Afghan Evacuees Expected
Secretary Mayorkas speaks of continued acceptance of refugees. 40,000 Afghan allies are currently in the process of being accepted and relocated as Special Immigrants in the United States.…
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China Will Help Fund Taliban
“Our most important partner,” Taliban spokesman said. As part of China’s New Silk Road initiative, the Taliban-led Afghanistan will receive money and support, the group’s chief spokesman said.…
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Secretary of State Travels to Qatar and Germany
Secretary Blinken to strengthen relations with allies. The State Department announced that Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Doha, Qatar, and Ramstein, Germany, from September 5 through 8.…
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Afghanistan Neighbors Close Borders
U.S. State Department highlights security requirements necessary for airport operations. None of Afghanistan’s airports are currently open. Afghanistan’s neighbors have closed their borders to people trying to flee…
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Pentagon Says Equipment Left Behind Disabled
Billions of dollars worth of military equipment was abandoned. On Tuesday, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said that the military equipment the United States left in Afghanistan was…
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DHS to Manage Afghan Immigrant Resettlement
New task force has been created to handle the initiative. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Sunday that President Biden has directed them to direct and organize…
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Congress Passes Repatriation Aid Bill
Emergency assistance for Americans returning from Afghanistan goes to the president’s desk. In an unusual step Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a pro forma session of…
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