Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard members
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The Taliban on Tuesday announced an all-male interim government for Afghanistan stacked with veterans of their hard-line rule from the 1990s and the 20-year battle against the U.S.-led coalition.

Biden declares ‘code red’ on climate change after touring Ida damage in NY, NJ

“People are beginning to realize this is much, much bigger than anyone was willing to believe,” President Joe Biden said while touring Hurricane Ida damage. “Even the climate skeptics are seeing that this really does matter.”

Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know

Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.

‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana

As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.

Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis

President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.

'Deeply shameful': AOC slams Biden for nominating Rahm Emanuel as ambassador to Japan

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., forcefully came out against the nomination of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be the next U.S. ambassador to Japan, calling the selection "deeply shameful."

Biden defends decision to end Afghanistan war
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President Joe Biden defended the Afghanistan exit on Tuesday saying it was time to end the war

Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'

President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."

Last US troops depart Afghanistan, America's longest war ends after 20 years
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The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America?s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures.

Afghanistan war officially over as final troops leave
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The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America?s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures.

Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack

The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.

President Biden committed to ending Afghanistan evacuation by next week
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President Joe Biden said he?s committed to ending the evacuation operation by next Tuesday. After a chaotic start, it?s become one of the largest mass airlifts in history.

Chicago volunteers offering to help Afghan refugees
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A refugee resettlement agency in Chicago says at least two people from Afghanistan have arrived and it's staffing up for more.