Tag: Afghanistan

It affronts both reason and the prerogative of Congress to justify our sprawling Middle East war by reaching back to an overly broad 2001 resolution that isn't even country-specific. Not one of the members of Congress who voted for that resolution in September 2001 expected it would still be invoked to justify the continued war in Afghanistan after two separate presidents had been term-limited out of office. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, File)

Take stock of the wars we’re fighting

Washington Examiner · September 13, 2017 4:01 am

Moscow and Tehran Are the Perfect Partners

Reuel Marc Gerecht · September 12, 2017 9:45 am

"I will object to all procedural motions and amendments unless and until my amendment is made in order and we vote on these wars," Paul tweeted. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

National Security

Rand Paul plans to block defense spending bill to get a vote on ending post-9/11 wars

Diana Stancy Correll · September 11, 2017 11:51 pm

September 11th is a constant reminder that you can be a proud American while being a Muslim. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Beltway Confidential

After 9/11, terrorists put a bounty on my life

Siraj Hashmi · September 11, 2017 6:12 pm

The attack was carried out with a vehicle laden with explosives. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

National Security

5 US troops wounded in convoy attack in Afghanistan

Jamie McIntyre · September 11, 2017 1:51 pm

Thousands of 9/11 victims' relatives, survivors, rescuers, and others are expected to gather Monday at the World Trade Center to remember the deadliest terror attack on American soil. Nearly 3,000 people died when hijacked planes slammed into the trade center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Beltway Confidential

9/11, 16 years later: In a fractious country, America’s character is still strong and indispensable

Ryan Manion · September 11, 2017 4:10 am

President Donald Trump gestures towards reporters as he walks with first lady Melania Trump to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Secrets

Seniors: 99.2% say media wants Trump to fail, 71% ‘strongly’ back reelection

Paul Bedard · September 10, 2017 3:27 pm

Perfect Partners

Reuel Marc Gerecht · September 8, 2017 7:30 am

Not Too Cold, Not Too Hot

Peter Feaver, Hal Brands · September 8, 2017 7:30 am

The attack occurred outside an entry control point at Bagram Airfield near the capital Kabul at 5:38 p.m. local time, according to an initial release from U.S. Forces Afghanistan. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

National Security

Three US soldiers wounded in Afghanistan attack after ‘offensive’ leaflets dropped

Jamie McIntyre · September 7, 2017 4:12 pm

The attack occurred outside an entry control point at Bagram Airfield near the capital Kabul at 5:38 p.m. local time, according to an initial release from U.S. Forces Afghanistan. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

National Security

Explosion at airfield checkpoint in Afghanistan results in ‘number of casualties’

Jamie McIntyre · September 6, 2017 4:22 pm

And Democrats wonder why they were destroyed in the last election? (AP)

Beltway Confidential

The disgrace of Luis Gutierrez’s attack on John Kelly

Tom Rogan · September 6, 2017 4:13 pm