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August 19, 2021 Biden Defiant on Afghanistan in New Interview Tonight
Biden says no way for U.S. to withdraw “without chaos ensuing”. Biden suggests U.S. troops may stay until all Americans are out of Afghanistan, even if past the Aug. 31st deadline. Biden: booster shots “best way” to protect from Delta variant as U.S. to begin third dose for most Americans next month. Biden ordering Education Secretary to fight back against Governors prohibiting mask mandates.
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49 min
August 18, 2021 U.S. Working to Accelerate Desperate Evacuation from Kabul
WH says 11,000 Americans on the ground after Taliban takeover. White House trying to contain fallout over Afghanistan as one official admits “our competence is being questioned”. WH: Biden “taking responsibility for every decision” the U.S. government took with respect to Afghanistan. Taliban reassurances met with skepticism, as they vow not to become terror haven and to uphold women’s rights. Taliban pledge of “blanket amnesty” met with skepticism. Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19. WH expected to share first U.S. data on waning immunity during tomorrow’s announcement on Covid booster shots. Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to almost 2,000 people as Tropical Storm Hampers recovery.
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45 min
August 18, 2021 U.S. Working to Accelerate Desperate Evacuation from Kabul
WH says 11,000 Americans on the ground after Taliban takeover. White House trying to contain fallout over Afghanistan as one official admits “our competence is being questioned”. WH: Biden “taking responsibility for every decision” the U.S. government took with respect to Afghanistan. Taliban reassurances met with skepticism, as they vow not to become terror haven and to uphold women’s rights. Taliban pledge of “blanket amnesty” met with skepticism. Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19. WH expected to share first U.S. data on waning immunity during tomorrow’s announcement on Covid booster shots. Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to almost 2,000 people as Tropical Storm Hampers recovery.
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43 min
August 17, 2021 Biden Says He Stands "Squarely Behind My Decision" To Withdraw From Afghanistan
Biden: Americans should not be fighting and dying in a way the Afghan military isn't willing to fight. Taliban fighters swarm Kabul streets after government collapses.
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54 min
August 17, 2021 Biden Says He Stands "Squarely Behind My Decision" To Withdraw From Afghanistan
Biden: Americans should not be fighting and dying in a way the Afghan military isn't willing to fight. Taliban fighters swarm Kabul streets after government collapses.
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52 min
August 14, 2021 U.S. Troops Moving To Afghanistan In Response To Taliban Takeover
According to the Pentagon, U.S. troops are moving to Afghanistan in rapid speed "as we speak," in in response to "deeply concerning" Taliban takeover. The Taliban is trying to isolate Kabul, but the city is "not in an imminent threat environment," according to the Pentagon. U.S. troops could possibly be "going into harm's way" in Afghanistan and will have the right of self-defense. The Pentagon will not say if moving troops into Afghanistan is a combat mission or not. However, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is instructing personnel to destroy sensitive materials. The Pentagon will adjust the deadline for drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan if necessary.
The Pentagon is concerned about Kabul's "lack of resistance" against the Taliban.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby gives a one-on-one interview with Situation Room.
Afghanistan is near collapse ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
The CDC endorses an additional covid vaccine does for immune compromised people. Florida is reporting more than 150,000 new covid cases in the last week. The education secretary tells Florida educators that they can use covid funds for salaries if the government withholds money over masks mandates.
CDC data says that more than 1 million people have received unauthorized extra vaccine doses ahead of the FDA's decision on boosters.
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40 min
August 14, 2021 U.S. Troops Moving To Afghanistan In Response To Taliban Takeover
According to the Pentagon, U.S. troops are moving to Afghanistan in rapid speed "as we speak," in in response to "deeply concerning" Taliban takeover. The Taliban is trying to isolate Kabul, but the city is "not in an imminent threat environment," according to the Pentagon. U.S. troops could possibly be "going into harm's way" in Afghanistan and will have the right of self-defense. The Pentagon will not say if moving troops into Afghanistan is a combat mission or not. However, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is instructing personnel to destroy sensitive materials. The Pentagon will adjust the deadline for drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan if necessary.
The Pentagon is concerned about Kabul's "lack of resistance" against the Taliban.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby gives a one-on-one interview with Situation Room.
Afghanistan is near collapse ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
The CDC endorses an additional covid vaccine does for immune compromised people. Florida is reporting more than 150,000 new covid cases in the last week. The education secretary tells Florida educators that they can use covid funds for salaries if the government withholds money over masks mandates.
CDC data says that more than 1 million people have received unauthorized extra vaccine doses ahead of the FDA's decision on boosters.
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39 min
August 13, 2021 About 3,000 U.S. Troops Deploying to Afghanistan.
Afghan official: Taliban seize control of third largest city. Chaos erupts as Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate. Soon: FDA expected to authorize booster shot for some with weakened immune systems. Pelosi spokesperson urges House GOP leader to “get off his hands” and stand up to attacks on Capitol Police. Source: former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him. One on one with Georgia’s Secretary of State. Britney Spears’ father says he intends to step down as her conservator. Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett refuses to block Indiana University’s vaccine mandate.
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41 min
August 13, 2021 About 3,000 U.S. Troops Deploying to Afghanistan.
Afghan official: Taliban seize control of third largest city. Chaos erupts as Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate. Soon: FDA expected to authorize booster shot for some with weakened immune systems. Pelosi spokesperson urges House GOP leader to “get off his hands” and stand up to attacks on Capitol Police. Source: former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him. One on one with Georgia’s Secretary of State. Britney Spears’ father says he intends to step down as her conservator. Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett refuses to block Indiana University’s vaccine mandate.
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39 min
August 12, 2021 Kathy Hochul Declares She's "Fully Prepared" To Be New York's First Female Governor
FDA Expected To Authorize COVID Booster Shots For Immunocompromised. California becomes the first state to require teachers be vaccinated or regularly tested. Texas judge rules against governor, allowing mask mandates. Broward County schools plan to keep mask mandate, defying Florida Governor DeSantis' order. Former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him.
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41 min

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