Sources: Trump Nominees for Afghanistan and Germany Ambassadors ’Not Confirmable’

Ruger, Macgregor are favorites of the anti-Israel right

Adam Kredo
September 11, 2020 6:20 PM

The Trump administration's ambassadorial nominees to Afghanistan and Germany will not be approved by Senate Republicans, according to three congressional aides who cite the nominees’ isolationist and anti-Israel views.

Marine General: Taliban Violence Sets Region on ‘Dangerous Path’

Jack Beyrer
July 17, 2020 4:00 PM

The top general of the United States Central Command warned of declining prospects for long-term peace in Afghanistan in an interview with NPR Friday morning.

Taliban Wage Deadly New Campaign in Afghanistan

Jack Beyrer
July 13, 2020 3:50 PM

The Taliban attacked an Afghan intelligence complex in the northern city of Aybak, leaving at least 40 casualties, according to a Monday New York Times report.

U.S. to Reduce Afghan Aid by $1 Billion After Pompeo Fails to Break Impasse

Reuters
March 24, 2020 1:29 PM

DOHA/KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a $1 billion cut in U.S. aid to Afghanistan after he failed to convince Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his political foe to end a feud that has helped jeopardize a U.S.-led peace effort.

Pompeo Strives to Salvage Stalled Afghanistan Peace Effort

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani meets with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Kabul

Reuters
March 23, 2020 6:58 PM

DOHA/KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought on Monday to salvage a U.S.-led effort to bring peace to Afghanistan, meeting with Taliban officials at a Qatari military base after visiting Kabul to try to end a feud between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his political foe.

Trump Admin Rips International Criminal Court Decision to Probe U.S. Conduct in Afghanistan

Adam Kredo
March 6, 2020 12:00 PM

The Trump administration will fight efforts by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate American personnel for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, according to top U.S. officials who described the court's efforts as a dangerous sham.

U.S. Carries Out First Airstrike on Taliban Since Doha Deal

Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers stand at a checkpost, where last night clashes took place between Taliban and Afghan forces in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Reuters
March 4, 2020 8:25 AM

KABUL (Reuters) - The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, a U.S. forces spokesman said, the first such attack since a troop withdrawal agreement was signed between the two sides on Saturday.

Rep. Cheney: Secret Deals With Taliban Don’t Adequately Address Ties to Al Qaeda

Adam Kredo
March 3, 2020 5:05 PM

Secret agreements reached between the Taliban and the Trump administration do not do enough to compel the terrorist organization to sever its ties with al Qaeda, Rep. Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) disclosed after reviewing classified documents.

U.S., Taliban to Sign Landmark Peace Deal to End War in Afghanistan

First step to ending 18-year war, officials says

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives to the signing of a U.S.-Taliban agreement in the Qatari capital Doha

Adam Kredo
February 29, 2020 8:30 AM

The Trump administration is poised to sign a landmark peace accord Saturday morning with the Taliban terrorist organization more than 18 years after the United States first entered Afghanistan following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.

Congressional Republicans Warn Trump Against Inking Peace Deal With Taliban

Lawmakers demand release of secret side deals

Adam Kredo
February 27, 2020 1:35 PM

A group of more than 20 leading Republican lawmakers are warning the Trump administration against signing a landmark peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that it would jeopardize America's national security interests.