U.S. Central Command Commander General Kenneth McKenzie provided an update on the August 29 drone strike in Kabul.  He said that after review, as many as 10 civilians, including seven children, were killed in the strike. He also said that it was unlikely any members of ISIS-K were killed.  

President Joe Biden criticized specific Republican governors who are opposing his COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses with over 100 employees, saying they are putting lives at risk.

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) talked about her opposition to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for businesses with over 100 employees. She was at a Hudson Institute event.

Defense Secretary Austin defended the U.S. deal with Australia to give the country nuclear-powered submarines. France criticized this mov 

@PressSec on Gen. Milley: "The president has complete confidence in his leadership, his patriotism, and his fidelity to our Constitution."

FBI Director Wray following testimony from Olympic gymnasts: "I'm deeply and profoundly sorry to each and every one of you...that is inexcusable it never should have happened and we are doing everything in our power to make sure that it never happens again."

Simone Biles (@simone_biles) complete opening statement.   "This is the largest case of sexual abuse in the history of American sport…It truly feels like the FBI turned a blind eye to us..."

@SenTedCruz to Sec. Blinken: "President Biden and the Biden administration have presided over the worst foreign policy catastrophe in a generation...just like Jimmy Carter owns the disaster of the Iran hostage crisis, you own this. The Biden administration caused this disaster."

@SenatorRisch: "Somebody in the White House has authority to press the button and stop the president, cut off the president's speaking ability and sound. Who is that person?"   Sec. Blinken laughs and after being asked the question again: "There is no such person."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.