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Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place
Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.
Biden signs bill to fund National Guard Capitol security mission, Afghan visas
The bill reimburses the National Guard for the Capitol security mission and loosens some requirements on visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.
‘Welcome home’: Evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to US
Family members are accompanying the interpreters, translators and others on the flights out.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Congress passes bill to reimburse Guard for Capitol security mission, increase Afghan visas
The $2.1 billion bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
Iraqi officials say Iraqi security forces are “battle tested” and have proved themselves “capable” of protecting their country.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
House votes to evacuate more Afghan allies as US war ends
The House passed the new measure 407-16, sending it to the Senate. All of the no votes were from Republicans.
Army post in Virginia to host evacuated Afghan visa seekers
The Biden administration informed Congress that the Afghans will be housed at Fort Lee.
The Pentagon is helping State identify Afghan interpreters for evacuation
There are thousands of Afghans in the Special Immigrant Visa pipeline.
U.S. to begin evacuating Afghan helpers this month
Operation Allies Refuge will begin the last week in July.
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press