Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concernsFormer Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided USMore than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.2 weeks ago
Father of Marine killed in Afghanistan arrested at State of the Union The father of a Marine killed in Afghanistan was kicked out of the president's national address Thursday after trying to disrupt the speech.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck8 weeks ago
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines loomingDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago