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The U.S. military closes a 20-year chapter in Afghanistan, Republicans blast Biden for leaving Americans behind, and a new federal office aims to target climate health.

President Joe Biden and the first lady attend the return of U.S. service members' remains at Dover Air Force Base; US drone strike targeted Kabul vehicle loaded with explosives, and Louisiana Governor. John Bel Edwards requests a Major Disaster Declaration ahead of Hurricane Ida.

President Biden vows to fight back after 13 service members are killed, Vice President Harris has tough words for China, and a massive voting rights march is slated for cities across the U.S. this weekend.

The Supreme Court upholds the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy, officials say about 1,500 American citizens remain in Afghanistan, and the American Medical Association calls for broad vaccine mandates.

The House passes the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and advances the White House's economic agenda; and Biden stands by his Aug. 31 Afghanistan deadline.

President Biden faces pressure to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan as evacuations continue, House lawmakers return to D.C. to take up voting rights, and FEMA is expected to aid Tennessee communities devastated by flooding.

Biden again defends the Afghanistan withdrawal; Vice President Harris looks for a foreign policy win in South East Asia; and calls to end the dark dollars driving campaigns.

A suspect who claimed to have a bomb is arrested at the Capitol, American weapons are now in hands of the Taliban, and the Department of Education will forgive student loans for borrowers with permanent disabilities.

The U.S. embassy no longer guarantees safe passage to the Kabul airport, COVID booster shots can begin Sep. 20, a pharmacist is charged with selling blank vaccination cards, and the EPA bans a widely-used pesticide.

NATO puts blame on Afghan leadership, Poll shows 69% of Americans support mask requirements, Biden to announce third booster shot, and unemployment aid ends after Labor Day.