According to the Pentagon, the U.S. faces "specific, credible threats" at Kabul airport. The White House claims the final days of the evacuation will be "the most dangerous." The Pentagon admits thousands of ISIS-K fighters were released from prison days before the attack, blames the Afghan security forces for the release. Lawmakers, law enforcement fear possible violence on Capitol Hill ahead of rally in support of jailed rioters. 

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