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Not Invited: Mom of Marine Killed in Afghanistan Asks Donald Trump and Not Pres. Joe Biden to Attend Son's Funeral

The mom of one of the Marines killed in Afghanistan has snubbed President Joe Biden and instead invited former president Donald Trump to attend her son's funeral.

Afghan Soldiers Who Received Training From U.S. And British Forces Now Fighting for the Taliban, U.K. Army Sources Say

Sep 08, 2021 12:46 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Afghan soldiers trained by U.S. and British forces are now reportedly fighting for the Taliban, according to U.K. army sources.

Biden Administration Asks More Than $30B to Congress for Refugees from Afghanistan, Natural Disasters

Sep 07, 2021 11:01 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Biden administration asks Congress for more than $30 billion in funds for Afghanistan refugees and natural disasters.

Explicit Chants Against Pres. Joe Biden Erupt at College Football Games Across the Country

Sep 07, 2021 02:36 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Explicit chants against President Joe Biden broke out in college football games across the country over the last few days.

Rescue Operation Organizer Says U.S. State Department 'Exaggerating' Role in Rescuing 4 Americans From Afghanistan

Sep 06, 2021 11:38 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The organizer in a private operation to rescue four Americans from Afghanistan claimed that the State Department is "exaggerating" its role in the rescue effort.

6 Planes Carrying Americans Being Held 'Hostage' by Taliban in Afghanistan, Rep. Michael McCaul Says

Sep 05, 2021 11:28 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday the Taliban is stopping a half dozen planes with Americans onboard from leaving Afghanistan.

Donald Trump Says He's 'Going to Run' in 2024 Presidential Elections Following Afghanistan Mess: GOP Rep. Jim Jordan

Donald Trump Says He's 'Going to Run' in 2024 Presidential Election Following Afghanistan Mess: GOP Rep. Jim Jordan

Sep 04, 2021 05:26 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Former President Donald Trump is geared and ready to announce his plans to run for the 2024 presidential election, according to GOP Representative Jim Jordan.

Pres. Joe Biden Slammed for Securing Tajikistan's Border While U.S. Border in Crisis

Sep 02, 2021 11:57 PM EDT By Josh Rockwell

Joe Biden is being attacked for his decision to help Tajikistan secure a portion of its border with Afghanistan despite the ongoing crisis at the U.S. border.

Oklahoma Lawmaker, Who Went Dark During Rogue Mission to Rescue 5 Americans in Afghanistan, Says He's Safe

Sep 02, 2021 05:32 AM EDT By Mary Webber

An Oklahoma lawmaker, who went "dark" during a rogue mission to rescue five Americans in Afghanistan, said he's safe and on his way back to the U.S.

White House Official ‘Appalled,’ ‘Literally Horrified’ That Pres. Joe Biden Left Americans Behind in Afghanistan

Sep 02, 2021 03:53 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A White House official said they were appalled and horrified that President Joe Biden left Americans stranded in Afghanistan.

U.S. Eyeing at Land Routes to Evacuate Stranded Americans, Afghan Allies in Afghanistan

Sep 02, 2021 02:54 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. is looking for ways, including via land routes, to evacuate the Americans and Afghan allies that were left behind in Afghanistan.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Says Pres. Joe Biden Won't Be Impeached Over Afghanistan, Says Hold Him Accountable at 'Ballot Box'

Sep 01, 2021 09:21 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell said President Joe Biden will not be impeached over his handling of the U.S. troops' exit from Afghanistan.

Mexico Welcomes Planeload of Fleeing Afghans, Including Journalists

Sep 01, 2021 07:56 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A plane carrying 175 Afghans, who fled from Afghanistan, arrived in Mexico on Tuesday night on one of the last flights to leave Kabul.

California Family Left Behind in Afghanistan After U.S. Withdrawal, 7 Others Rescued

Sep 01, 2021 07:22 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A California family was believed to be stranded in Afghanistan, while seven others were reported to be evacuated from the Taliban-controlled country.

Florida Restaurant Owner Refuses to Serve Pres. Joe Biden Supporters: ‘Take Your Business Elsewhere'

Sep 01, 2021 12:40 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Florida restaurant owner, who got mad over the deaths of U.S. soldiers during the evacuation from Afghanistan, is turning down to serve President Joe Biden's supporters.

Taliban Conduct House-to-House Executions After U.S. Exit From Afghanistan as Chilling Audio Provides Glimpse of Afghans' Fear

Aug 31, 2021 11:21 PM EDT By Mary Webber

As the Taliban gained full control of Kabul and Afghanistan after the U.S. military left on Monday evening, "house-to-house executions" were reported.