Tag: Afghanistan

"General McMaster and I are working very well together," the president said of his national security adviser.

Trump comes to defense of H.R. McMaster after a week of attacks

Josh Siegel · August 5, 2017 2:25 am

A U.S. military helicopter flies over the site of a suicide bomb that struck a NATO convoy in Kandahar south of Kabul on Wednesday. A suicide bomber struck a NATO convoy near the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Wednesday, causing casualties, the U.S. military said. (AP Photo)

National Security

Pentagon identifies two Army casualties in Afghanistan

Jack O'brien · August 4, 2017 2:34 am

Sens. Graham and Corker criticize rumored national security changes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Lindsey Graham takes a shot at ‘General Bannon’

Jack O'brien · August 3, 2017 11:39 pm

Sen. John McCain said Thursday he has full confidence in Gen. John "Mick" Nicholson, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, in the wake of reports that President Trump may fire the general. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

National Security

John McCain backs Afghanistan commander amid reports Trump wants him gone

Travis J. Tritten · August 3, 2017 4:48 pm

Trump is right to demand a strategy that matches U.S. interests to strategic feasibility. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Trump is right to be angry about Afghanistan

Tom Rogan · August 3, 2017 4:13 pm

Trump repeatedly suggested Gen. John Nicholson should be replaced. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

National Security

Trump proposed firing top commander in Afghanistan because US not winning war: Report

Josh Siegel · August 2, 2017 11:25 pm

Leaving aside for the moment whether a terrorist-free Afghanistan is even possible, the suggestion that the U.S. will be safe from terrorism only if the U.S. and the Afghan government drive all terrorist groups out of the country is ludicrous. (AP Photos/Rahmat Gul)

Beltway Confidential

There’s nothing left for the US to win in Afghanistan

Daniel DePetris · August 2, 2017 5:51 pm

Ahmad's story illustrates how American society is still a great source of moral good. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Beltway Confidential

American exceptionalism and Ahmad

Tom Rogan · August 2, 2017 5:09 pm

Two U.S. service members were killed in action in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when their convoy came under attack, the Pentagon confirmed. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Two US troops killed in convoy attack in Afghanistan

Jamie McIntyre · August 2, 2017 5:06 pm

The statement on Monday was an indication McCain plans to keep up the pressure despite his dire medical issues. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

McCain criticizes Trump over Afghanistan strategy amid cancer treatment

Travis J. Tritten · July 31, 2017 9:51 pm

Just 17 of the 57 Pentagon positions that require Senate confirmation have been filled by President Trump's appointees. That figure has barely budged in two months. (iStock Photo)

National Security

After spending half a billion dollars, Pentagon isn’t sure if Afghan intel program worked

Travis J. Tritten · July 31, 2017 7:55 pm

The Defense Department has estimated it could save $2 billion annually by closing properties it no longer uses or needs, and use the money on warfighting capabilities. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

House passes budget-busting $658 billion defense bill

Travis J. Tritten · July 27, 2017 9:43 pm