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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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The Afghanistan Withdrawal

‘We Will Get You Home’, Biden Tells Americans In Kabul And Vows To Help Afghan Allies

SCOTT DETROW, NPR / Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on August 20, 2021 · President Biden on Friday redoubled his vow to oversee the safe removal of all Americans from Afghanistan and said he was committed to trying to evacuate Afghans who assisted the U.S.

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International

Afghanistan Falls To The Taliban Again As The U.S.-Backed Government Collapses

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on August 16, 2021 · In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and U.S. diplomatic personnel beat a quick retreat from the embassy compound.

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Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency

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Ahead of Biden’s visit to Texas, White House announces new efforts to curb unauthorized immigration

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President Joe Biden says he’ll visit the border next week during Mexico trip

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