Defends the administration’s airlift from Afghanistan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before the House of Representative’s Foreign Affairs Committee this week. He gave testimony about the plan…
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Afghan Evacuations Halted Due To Measles
Quarantine and contact tracing have begun. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki debriefed reporters on Friday afternoon, saying, “Operation Allies Welcome flights into the United States have been…
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Defense Secretary Recognizes Foreign Allies
Credits their support in the airlift out of Afghanistan. This past week, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin took a moment to express appreciation for the United States’ allies…
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Taliban Allows Flight to Leave Kabul
Qatar Airlines carried out 200 individuals Thursday. Two hundred Americans and other foreign nationals were allowed to fly out of Afghanistan on Thursday by the Taliban. They were…
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Private Flights from Afghanistan Obstructed
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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