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U.S. Drone Strike Kills al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

In Afghanistan, Joe Biden, Middle EastAugust 3, 2022 Dominic Moore

A U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul over the weekend. Summary A U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul over the weekend, President Joe Biden announced Monday. U.S. intelligence built a model safe house, constructed “a pattern of life” for their target, and took out Zawahiri while he was sitting on his home’s balcony. Zawahiri was likely killed with an R9X modified Hellfire missile – nicknamed the “flying Ginsu” – that uses six …

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“Strategic Failure” – Defense Officials in the Hot Seat During Senate Hearing on Afghanistan

“Strategic Failure” – Defense Officials in the Hot Seat During Senate Hearing on Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, International, Joe BidenTags Afghanistan, biden administration, CongressSeptember 29, 2021 Meredith Dolan

Top Defense officials testified yesterday during a Senate hearing on Afghanistan. Two generals admitted they gave Biden the option to keep forces in the country. Summary Top Defense officials testified yesterday during a Senate hearing on …

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Taliban Allow Some Americans to Leave Afghanistan

Taliban Allow Some Americans to Leave Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Joe Biden, USATags Afghanistan, Antony Blinken, biden administrationSeptember 9, 2021 Meredith Dolan

Remaining Americans in Afghanistan are still trying to leave the country. The Biden administration admitted it is at the mercy of the Taliban. Summary The Taliban will allow up to 150 Westerners safe passage out of …

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Taliban Allegedly Holding American Evacuees Hostage in Afghanistan

Taliban Allegedly Holding American Evacuees Hostage in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Joe Biden, USATags Afghanistan, biden administration, war on terrorSeptember 6, 2021 Meredith Dolan

The Taliban are refusing to allow several planes with American and Afghan evacuees to leave. They are being held hostage to “get more out of the American” government. Summary Several hundred people seeking to escape Afghanistan …

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Afghanistan Withdrawal Complete, Biden Still on Defense While Americans Stranded

Afghanistan Withdrawal Complete, Biden Still on Defense While Americans Stranded

In Afghanistan, Joe BidenTags Afghanistan, joe bidenSeptember 1, 2021 Meredith Dolan

Even after the withdrawal from Afghanistan is complete, Biden is playing defense. Unfortunately, so are the 100 or so Americans stranded and abandoned by their own country. Summary On the day of the Biden administration’s self-imposed, …

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U.S. Fully Evacuated Military from Afghanistan, American Civilians Left Behind

U.S. Fully Evacuated Military from Afghanistan, American Civilians Left Behind

In Afghanistan, Joe BidenTags Afghanistan, joe biden, us militaryAugust 31, 2021 Meredith Dolan

Two decades of military operations in Afghanistan has come to an end. More than 100 Americans have been left behind. Summary After 20 years, the United States has removed all assets and personnel from Afghanistan. The …

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Marine Officer Who Blasted Brass Ousted from Command, Retires Early and Takes Shots on Way Out the Door

Marine Officer Who Blasted Brass Ousted from Command, Retires Early and Takes Shots on Way Out the Door

In Afghanistan, Joe Biden, Middle East, Social MediaTags Afghanistan, social media, us militaryAugust 30, 2021 Meredith Dolan

Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was relieved of command less than 24 hours after posting a video to social media criticizing top military leadership for the Afghanistan failure. Scheller has been heaped with praise by the …

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