News After US drone strike on al-Qaida leader, many fear Afghanistan remains haven for terror a year after US exit August 14, 2022Tom Vanden Brook and Josh Meyer, USA TODAYComments Off on After US drone strike on al-Qaida leader, many fear Afghanistan remains haven for terror a year after US exit For Biden, the drone strike that killed an al-Qaida leader is vindication of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. Critics aren't convinced.