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THE AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL

Biden Forcefully Defends His Decision To End The U.S. War In Afghanistan

Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on August 31, 2021 · "There is nothing low grade or low risk or low cost about any war," Biden said. "It is time to end the war in Afghanistan."

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International

‘It’s Time To End This Forever War.’ Biden Says Forces To Leave Afghanistan By 9/11

Alana Wise, NPR / Jason Breslow, NPR / Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on April 15, 2021 · The president said he will move to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of an active U.S. military presence in the country.

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William McRaven Shares ‘Sea Stories’ From His Life In Special Ops

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 30, 2019 · The retired Navy admiral discusses his many missions, from killing Osama bin Laden to sitting face-to-face with Saddam Hussein.

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Lina Hidalgo, other Texas county judges ask U.S. president to block state’s new immigration law

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 21, 2023 · Senate Bill 4, recently passed by the Texas Legislature, allows local and state authorities to arrest people suspected of entering Texas illegally from a foreign country and also empowers county and state court judges to order their deportation if they are found to be in violation. Enforcement of immigration laws is the jurisdiction of the federal government.

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry

Matthew Choi, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 14, 2023 · Texas’ senior senator said there’s “more than enough smoke” to warrant a deeper look at the president’s ties to his son, who was indicted Thursday.

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President Biden hosts Astros, says he can relate to Dusty Baker, oldest manager to win World Series

JOSH BOAK, AP / Colleen Long, Associated Press

Posted on August 7, 2023 · "People counted you out saying you were past your prime. Hell, I know something about that,” joked Biden, who in 2020 became the oldest president ever elected, at age 77. 

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I SEE U, Episode 89: Hope Is Stronger Than Pride with Karine Jean-Pierre

Eddie Robinson

Posted on June 23, 2023 · White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shares her perspective as to what it will take to bridge a divided America and why she’s so open about her queerness in an exclusive conversation on I SEE U with Eddie Robinson.

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