Biden promised the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan would be “secure and orderly.” Critics say it’s been marred by chaos and missteps.
Author: Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY
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On Monday, I feared the worst. I had messaged Omid Mahmoodi, who worked as an interpreter for the U.S. military. But nothing. And then …
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Biden meets with Afghanistan leaders as US troop withdrawal expected well ahead of 9/11 deadline
Withdrawal of nearly all U.S. troops is expected within weeks, well before the Sept. 11 deadline set by President Biden, as the Taliban makes gains.