House and Senate Republicans are doubling down on their commitment to investigate the decisions leading to Biden’s “disastrous” Afghanistan withdrawal, but Democrats are shying away from publicly blaming President Biden and his administration.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared at two heated hearings before the House and Senate foreign relations committees this week, during which he defended the actions of the Biden administration and its decision to withdraw all U.S. troops by Aug. 31, leaving behind thousands of Americans, green card holders and Afghan partners.
House Foreign…