U.S., Taliban Sign Deal Aimed at Ending 18-Year Afghanistan War
Feb 29, 2020 The agreement could see the withdrawal of all American and allied forces in the next 14 months — but it could also easily unravel.
U.S., Taliban Agree to Terms for Peace Deal, Troop Withdrawal
Feb 21, 2020 The planned Feb. 29 signing depends on the success of a week-long nationwide "reduction in violence" agreement.
Esper Says Taliban Deal Is Promising but Not Without Risk
Feb 15, 2020 The U.S. defense secretary says a "political agreement' may be the only way forward as details of 7-day "reduction in violence" deal emerge.
Pompeo Lashes Out at Journalist; NPR Defends Its Reporter
Jan 25, 2020 The top U.S. diplomat, accused of cussing and demanding Mary Louise Kelly point to Ukraine on unmarked map, unleashes angry, direct attack.
Democrats Focus Day 2 of Trial on Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Abuse
Jan 23, 2020 House lawmakers scoff at the president's claims that he had good reasons for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political foes.
Trump Impeachment Trial Now on Fast Track With Rules Set
Jan 22, 2020 Several amendments by Democrats rejected with party-line votes; president signals he wants witnesses but cites "national security" concerns.
Three Reasons Trump Ordered Soleimani’s Killing
Jan 16, 2020 The president may not want war with Iran, but he does want to push the regime into submission and tout U.S. military dominance to his base.
Trump Ups Iran Accusations: Four U.S. Embassies Targeted
Jan 10, 2020 Just hours earlier, the Secretary of State had said the U.S. didn’t know when or where attacks might occur.
Texas Governor to Reject New Refugees, First Under Trump
Jan 10, 2020 Governors in 42 other states have said they will consent to allowing in more migrants.
U.S. Dismisses Iraq Request to Work on a Troop Withdrawal Plan
Jan 10, 2020 Meanwhile, thousands of Iraqi anti-government protesters call on both Iran and America to leave the country.
