Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, sending shock waves through the UK and the world. Her oldest son has taken the throne. The House GOP is vowing to change Washington’s approach to China. What do Republicans say about taking back the majority and countering the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? To assess how a Republican-led Congress would…
Capitol Report (Sept. 8): DC Mayor Declares State of Emergency; Washington Mourns Death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Taliban Bans Further Evacuation Of Afghans Over ‘Poor’ Living Conditions Abroad
The Taliban said on Sunday that it will no longer allow further evacuations of Afghans, and that women will be barred from traveling abroad without a male chaperone. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that Afghans will not be allowed to leave the country without a clear destination and valid reasons, citing reports of Afghans living…
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Spain Evacuates 160 More Afghans via Pakistan
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Ex-UK Minister: Afghans Shot, Raped, Tortured
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Canadian Military Drawdown Will Begin Before Aug. 31 American Deadline: Sajjan
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UAE to Temporarily Host 5,000 Afghans at US Request
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Wisconsin Leaders React to Afghan Refugees Coming to the State
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Afghans Evacuated to Germany Describe Terrifying Scenes at Kabul Airport
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US Agencies Scrub Websites to Protect Afghans Left Behind
WASHINGTON—Multiple federal agencies that operated in Afghanistan and worked with Afghan citizens have been hastily purging their websites, removing articles and photos that could endanger the Afghan civilians who interacted with them and now fear retribution from the Taliban. The online scrubbing campaign appeared to begin late last week when it became clear that the…
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