Biden sticks with Aug. 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline

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President Joe Biden will not extend his self-imposed Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized the capital of Kabul faster than expected.

WHITE HOUSE FIGHTS TO REGAIN CONTROL OF ITS MESSAGE ON AFGHANISTAN

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