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‘Overseen many failures’
Top Republicans are slamming Vice President Kamala Harris for admitting she was “the last person in the room” when President Biden made the decision to abruptly evacuate all U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
The criticism comes on the anniversary of the fatal suicide bombing that occurred at Abbey Gate, located outside Kabul’s Hamid Karazai International Airport, which ultimately led to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and injured others.
Harris’ comments about her involvement in the decision to evacuate the war-torn region came ahead of the tragic attack, during an April 2021 interview with CNN’s Dana Bash. “He just made a really big decision – Afghanistan. Were you the last person in the room?” Bash asked Harris. “Yes,” she replied, adding that she was “comfortable” with the president’s decision and admired his courage for making the call.
This year marks the third anniversary of the tragic event and certain Republicans did not hold back on their criticism of the now-Democratic candidate for president’s remarks, with some arguing it shows Harris’ involvement in the disastrous decision…Read more
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris appears on stage during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
White House
VACATION DAYS: Biden flies from one vacation to another after vowing to end Gaza war, with Middle East on the brink …Read more
PHANTOM FUNDS: Economists slam Biden-Harris proposal to tax unrealized capital gains …Read more
Capitol Hill
BACK IN BUTLER: Lawmakers to visit deadly Trump rally site as Secret Service agents on leave …Read more
LAST PERSON IN THE ROOM: Republicans blast Harris remarks about Afghanistan involvement: ‘Morally abhorrent’ …Read more
Tales from the Campaign Trail
PA DELAY: Why won’t Pennsylvania voters have results on Election Night? …Read more
SUSPENDED SERVICE: RFK Jr loses Secret Service detail after suspending campaign …Read more
COUNTDOWN IS ON: With 11 days until voting starts, ‘election season’ kicks off sooner than you think …Read more
RAMPING UP: Trump picks up the pace in 2024 battle with Harris …Read more
‘CONFLICT OF INTEREST’: Harris preps for debate with help from Google lawyer, creating ‘conflict of interest,’ Trump campaign says …Read more
‘WILLFULLY MISINTERPRETED’: Vance blames Democrats for ‘childless cat lady’ comment being ‘willfully misinterpreted’ …Read more
Vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) addresses the audience at a campaign rally on August 20, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Andy Manis/Getty Images)
Across America
‘RIGHT TO WORK’: Minnesota resident reveals why she commutes out of state to work after Walz’s COVID policies …Read more
‘CALCULATED’ BEHAVIOR: Trump files reply brief in disqualification case against Fani Willis …Read more
‘REAL HEROES’: Chicago PD got more resources to protect 2024 DNC than at height of 2020 riots: retired chief …Read more
FIRST MEMOIR: Melania Trump’s memoir soars to top spot on Amazon’s ‘Best Sellers’ lists weeks before its released …Read more
CALIFORNIA DREMING: California close to approving $150K loans to help illegal immigrants buy homes …Read more
‘GOOD THING FOR CRIMINALS’: Blue city politicians force woke mandate on officers, but veteran officer warns it comes at a cost …Read more
BORDER WAIL: Trump meets family of murdered 12-year-old girl as illegal suspect complains about fair treatment …Read more
‘COMBATIVE MARXIST ECONOMIST’: Who is Kamala Harris’ dad, Donald J. Harris? …Read more
ANOTHER ACCUSATION: Walz accused of misrepresenting himself in unearthed 2006 letter …Read more
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