Republican senators are concerned that the United States is less safe since the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and abandoning a strategic location from which to strike terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS. Sen. Debra Fischer (R-Neb.) said unlike what President Joe Biden said, the United States does not have the capability to conduct successful drone…
Senators Concerned About US Ability to Conduct ‘Over the Horizon’ Defense After Afghanistan Exit
Lt. Col. Scheller to Face Oct. 14 Trial by Court Martial
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller has been reportedly charged with six violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and will face trial by court martial on Oct. 14. According to a source familiar with the matter, the trial will be open to the public. However, it’s not clear how much room the venue will have….
ISIS Terrorist Responsible for Kabul Airport Bombing Was Prisoner Released by Taliban: Congressman
The ISIS-K terrorist who carried out a suicide bomb attack in August outside of Kabul’s airport in Afghanistan had reportedly been released from prison just days before the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul, according to a top U.S. official. “U.S. national security officials have now confirmed to me the reports that the Aug. 26 Kabul bomber…
ISIS-K Terrorist Responsible for Kabul Airport Bombing Was Prisoner Freed by Taliban: Congressman
The ISIS-K terrorist who carried out a suicide bomb attack in August outside of the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, had reportedly been released from prison just days before the Taliban’s overthrow of the government, according to a U.S. lawmaker. “U.S. national security officials have now confirmed to me the reports that the Aug. 26 Kabul…
New Generation of Afghans Protest Taliban Rule; Taliban Targets Journalists
It’s been about a month since the chaotic full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Since then, there have been many reports of violence and even murder of Afghans left there who allied with the United States. There are also reports of journalists, protesters for women’s rights, and others being targeted by the Taliban. What…
House GOP Members Demand Documents From Biden Administration Related to Afghanistan Exit
October 5, 2021
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The ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), is demanding answers from the Biden administration about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. McCaul rallied a group of GOP representatives to send a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) to the White House, demanding that the administration, including the State Department, turn over all documents,…
Lt. Col. Scheller Freed, but Charges Loom
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller has been freed from pretrial detention, but could still face charges for criticizing senior military officials over the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, The Epoch Times has learned. Scheller was scheduled for a pretrial confinement initial review hearing Tuesday. Military officials planned to conduct the hearing in secret, sparking anger from some media outlets…
Biden Administration to Resume Transport Flights After Vaccinating 49,000 Afghan Evacuees
The Biden administration will resume flights with Afghan evacuees into U.S. cities from overseas bases following a pause to vaccinate thousands of people. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that the flights from the Middle East, Europe, and domestic flights will start this week after a vaccination campaign. “The success of this vaccination…
10-Year-Old Afghan Boy Makes Harrowing Journey to New Home in America, Starts School
Amidst the chaos and scandal of the U.S.’s Afghanistan evacuation—as thousands flee the country, with many still stranded—a young Afghan boy successfully made the journey state side, to his new home in Florida. After the collapse of the Afghan government in August, the process of adopting 10-year-old Noman, then caught between two very different systems,…
Taliban Government Behavior ‘Not Encouraging’, Says EU Foreign Policy Chief
RIYADH—The European Union foreign policy chief said on Sunday the Taliban government’s behavior up to now was “not very encouraging”, and any economic collapse in Afghanistan would raise the risk of terrorism and other threats. Josep Borrell, speaking at a joint news conference with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, also said he hoped nuclear talks between…
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