Rand Called Trump ‘Orange-Faced Windbag,’ Now Says Cheney’s Disloyal

Cheney votes with president more than Paul does

Graham Piro
September 12, 2019 3:00 PM

Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) blasted Rep. Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) on Twitter Wednesday night for advocating for "endless wars" and proclaiming he stands with President Donald Trump in putting America first.

Tim Ryan Hits Biden Over Lack of Energy, Says He’s ‘Declining’

Sunday show round-up

Washington Free Beacon Staff
September 8, 2019 8:20 PM

Sunday new shows saw a struggling presidential candidate take a shot at the current frontrunner, a former Obama administration official criticize another leading candidate, and current and former Trump administration officials discuss the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.

Pompeo: The Taliban’s Position Is ‘About to Get Worse’ After Aborted Talks

'In the last ten days we've killed over 1,000 Taliban'

Graham Piro
September 8, 2019 11:55 AM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "conditions are about to get worse" for the Taliban in Afghanistan after President Donald Trump called off a meeting between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Taliban leaders, and the United States.

Is America Surrendering to the Taliban in Afghanistan?

Walid Phares: Current 'road to peace a road for the return of the Taliban to Kabul'

Aaron Kliegman
August 7, 2019 9:00 AM

There are costs to staying in Afghanistan, but there are also costs to leaving.

Pompeo: Trump Wants Forces Reduced in Afghanistan By Next U.S. Election

Reuters
July 30, 2019 1:29 PM

WASHINGTON/ KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump wants combat forces reduced in Afghanistan by the next U.S. presidential election, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday, in comments that underlined the growing pressure from Washington to cut troop numbers there.

Top U.S. General Cautiously Optimistic About Afghan Peace Push

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford

Reuters
July 26, 2019 8:46 AM

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Friday he was cautiously optimistic about efforts to reach a negotiated end to the nearly 18-year-old war in Afghanistan, in remarks that followed talks in Kabul with Afghanistan's president and the top U.S. negotiator.

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on U.S. Base in Afghanistan

'Providing evidence for its claim, ISIS published two photos'

Adam Kredo
July 16, 2019 3:00 PM

The ISIS terror group is claiming responsibility for a missile attack at a U.S. base in Afghanistan, according to a statement released on its social media networks.

President Sanders: Convener in Chief

The senator advocates a foreign policy that rejects traditional American leadership and would perpetuate 'endless wars'

Aaron Kliegman
June 27, 2019 11:37 AM

Put into action, Bernie Sanders's ideas would actually perpetuate, rather than end, America's "endless wars" in the broader Middle East.

Iran, Afghanistan Ink Pact to Boost Nuke Production

Adam Kredo
June 11, 2019 1:20 PM

Iranian officials and their counterparts in Afghanistan announced on Tuesday that the countries would be expanding their joint nuclear work, including ventures in atomic energy, according to the Tehran’s state-controlled press.

U.S. Commander: Al Qaeda Operating ‘Across’ Afghanistan

General's comments come as Washington seeks assurances that Taliban won't let terrorists use Afghan soil

Aaron Kliegman
May 23, 2019 3:18 PM

Al Qaeda is operating "across" Afghanistan in several regions, according to Gen. Austin Scott Miller, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.