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Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low
The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.
Biden boots Trump appointees from military academy advisory boards
The non-partisan board is meant to provide outside advice to school leaders on a host of personnel and academic issues.
White House wants $6.4 billion to help resettle Afghan allies, refugees
Lawmakers could approve the money as part of a budget extension plan due at the end of September.
Bidens visit wounded troops at Walter Reed
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting injured U.S. troops at Walter Reed.
Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measure
House Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
Biden defends Afghanistan exit: ‘We’ve been a nation too long at war’
On the first day in nearly 20 years without U.S. troops on Afghanistan soil, the president said he beleives his decision to leave the country saved American lives.
Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security
In a show of control, turbaned Taliban leaders were flanked by the insurgents’ elite Badri unit as they walked across the tarmac.
State Department vows to evacuate Americans, allies from Afghanistan after military exit
The last U.S. military forces left Afghanistan at midnight on Aug. 31.
White House: US has capacity to evacuate remaining Americans
The U.S. does not currently plan to have an ongoing embassy presence after the final U.S. troop withdrawal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
CENTCOM investigating reported civilian casualties after drone strike on ISIS-K suicide vehicle
The strike came just two days before the U.S. is set to conclude a massive two-week-long airlift.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press