Family disputing how 7-year-old migrant girl died in US custody
The family of Jackelin Caal Maquin, who died while in Border Patrol custody, is disputing Homeland Security’s claim that she didn’t have food or water for several days. WATCH THE…
Homeland Security chief reacts to 2nd death of child at border
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen blamed open borders and the children’s parents in response to the death of an 8-year-old boy in U.S. immigration custody. source
New details about suspected San Jose shooter who killed 9
Sources confirm a Wall Street Journal report that U.S. customs officers had detained Samuel Cassidy after a 2016 trip because he had “books about terrorism,†according to a Homeland Security…
US declines request for troops, sends technical team to Haiti l GMA
In the wake of the assassination of the Haitian president, the Biden administration sent over a team of FBI and Homeland Security officials. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3hY4LYZ #ABCNews #Biden #Haiti source
Afghanistan veteran speaks out about the fall of Kabul, Taliban taking power
Marine Corps veteran and author Elliot Ackerman said the debacle was an avoidable betrayal of millions of Afghans. source
Some Afghans lucky to escape as others are left behind
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the Afghans who successfully escaped before the Taliban took over, and one Marine’s fight to get an Afghan who aided U.S. troops out of…
US not seen as trustworthy ally after abandoning Middle East partners: Expert
Former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann discusses how the U.S. is viewed after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. source
Biden admin lays blame for Taliban takeover on Afghanistan army
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the Afghan forces “decided not to step up and fight for their country.†source
The Breakdown: UN urges global action as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
One thousand more troops are on their way to Kabul as U.S. forces have been overwhelmed by civilians trying to board planes to flee the country. source
Taliban takeover leaves an uncertain future in Afghanistan
ABC News’ Ian Pannell has the latest on the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan, and the deadly consequences it could have for women and girls. source