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Afghanistan, Iraq drawdowns get mixed reaction in Congress

Upcoming sharp drawdowns of U.S. forces in Afghanistan in Iraq drew mixed reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with Republican and Democratic critics both warning that too abrupt changes could lead to instability in the regions.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Trump has ‘no plan’ to exit Afghanistan by Christmas, key lawmaker says

Weeks after the U.S. military was blindsided by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, a top lawmaker on defense says there was no actual plan to withdraw troops by Christmas.

By Joe Gould

3 years ago