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
Taliban takeover raises questions about potential intelligence failures
Breaking down how the Afghan government collapsed so quickly and what it means for the future. 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
US congressman: ‘We had to wrap up a forever war’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., a veteran who served in Afghanistan in 2012, about why he thinks the U.S. had to wrap up a “forever…
Afghan student studying in US about her home: ‘It happened in a glance’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Afghan journalist and University of Nebraska student Nasrin Nawa on the situation back home as her family remains unable to evacuate. source
Kevin Spacey accuser takes stand, invokes 5th Amendment
The cellphone belonging to the young man accusing the actor of allegedly groping him is missing; Spacey has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and battery. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…