#White House reignites GOP criticism with Afghanistan review

#White House reignites GOP criticism with Afghanistan review

The White House reignited criticism over its handling of the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan on Thursday when it released a 12-page review of the decision-making process that largely blamed the Trump administration for limiting President Biden’s options upon taking office. Republicans took issue with the White House’s characterization, and with comments from national security…

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#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

#Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers

Speaker delay halts national security briefings for lawmakers The disorder in the House is leaving lawmakers fuming over their inability to stay apprised on national security matters, as it is blocking them from entering classified briefings or meeting with top officials.  Lawmakers say they can’t even go into a special room known as the sensitive…

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#Top Republican accuses Biden administration of ‘unlawful’ stonewalling of Afghanistan oversight

#Top Republican accuses Biden administration of ‘unlawful’ stonewalling of Afghanistan oversight

Top Republican accuses Biden administration of ‘unlawful’ stonewalling of Afghanistan oversight The ranking Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is accusing top Biden administration officials of violating the law by stonewalling oversight efforts of U.S. assistance in Afghanistan, in a letter exclusively obtained by The Hill.  The letter serves as an opening salvo for…

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