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Biden Says He Stands "Squarely Behind My Decision" To Withdraw From Afghanistan Aug 17, 2021

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Biden: Americans should not be fighting and dying in a way the Afghan military isn't willing to fight. Taliban fighters swarm Kabul streets after government collapses.

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U.S. Troops Moving To Afghanistan In Response To Taliban Takeover Aug 14, 2021

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According to the Pentagon, U.S. troops are moving to Afghanistan in rapid speed "as we speak," in in response to "deeply concerning" Taliban takeover. The Taliban is trying to isolate Kabul, but the city is "not in an imminent threat environment," according to the Pentagon. U.S. troops could possibly be "going into harm's way" in Afghanistan and will have the right of self-defense. The Pentagon will not say if moving troops into Afghanistan is a combat mission or not. However, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is instructing personnel to destroy sensitive materials. The Pentagon will adjust the deadline for drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan if necessary.

The Pentagon is concerned about Kabul's "lack of resistance" against the Taliban.

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby gives a one-on-one interview with Situation Room.

Afghanistan is near collapse ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

The CDC endorses an additional covid vaccine does for immune compromised people. Florida is reporting more than 150,000 new covid cases in the last week. The education secretary tells Florida educators that they can use covid funds for salaries if the government withholds money over masks mandates.

CDC data says that more than 1 million people have received unauthorized extra vaccine doses ahead of the FDA's decision on boosters.

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About 3,000 U.S. Troops Deploying to Afghanistan. Aug 13, 2021

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Afghan official: Taliban seize control of third largest city. Chaos erupts as Tennessee parents protest school mask mandate. Soon: FDA expected to authorize booster shot for some with weakened immune systems. Pelosi spokesperson urges House GOP leader to “get off his hands” and stand up to attacks on Capitol Police. Source: former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him. One on one with Georgia’s Secretary of State. Britney Spears’ father says he intends to step down as her conservator. Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett refuses to block Indiana University’s vaccine mandate.

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Kathy Hochul Declares She's "Fully Prepared" To Be New York's First Female Governor Aug 12, 2021

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FDA Expected To Authorize COVID Booster Shots For Immunocompromised. California becomes the first state to require teachers be vaccinated or regularly tested. Texas judge rules against governor, allowing mask mandates. Broward County schools plan to keep mask mandate, defying Florida Governor DeSantis' order. Former U.S. attorney tells investigators he quit because Trump was considering firing him.

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Biden: "I Respect" Cuomo's Decision to Resign Aug 11, 2021

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President Joe Biden says, "I respect" New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to resign amid sexual harassment and an impeachment probe.

On Tuesday, Cuomo said his resignation will take effect in two weeks. He also said in part, "I'm a fighter" but my resignation will "let the government get back to governing."

President Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to intervene in states where governors are trying to ban mask mandates. Those states include Florida and Texas.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to speed up vaccine authorization for children under 12 years of age.

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Florida governor threatens to withhold salaries of school officials Aug 10, 2021

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Dallas schools issue mandate, defying Governor Abbott's order, Ex-DOJ officials detail Trump efforts to undermine election, Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget resolution that priorities education, health and climate

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United States Hits Vaccination Milestone As Covid Rages Aug 07, 2021

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The United States hits a vaccination milestone as covid still rages. The CDC says that half of the United States population is fully vaccinated. President Joe Biden touts a strong job report, but warns that the surging delta variant could set back economic recovery. Biden could withhold federal funds from nursing homes and other institutions if employees don't get vaccinated. Florida breaks high hospitalization record as its governor remains defiant about covid.

Los Angeles is stepping up their vaccination push as hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. Louisiana is also stepping up their vaccination push. Officials fear that a motorcycle rally will be a super spreader event. A study is showing that getting the vaccine cuts the risk of reinfection by more than half. The FDA is developing a booster shot strategy for September and guidance for immunocompromised could come sooner. FDA researchers are suggesting that the vaccine booster might be a one-time shot.

New evidence of former President Donald Trump's attempted coup becomes known. Sources are saying that a Trump ally in the Justice Department claimed that China used special thermometers to change the results in machines tallying votes.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Attorneys are fighting back after a criminal complaint has been made.

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CDC: 100,000 New COVID Cases Recorded Wednesday Aug 06, 2021

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Texas and Florida lead the way in new COVID cases, with both states accounting for one third of new cases. CDC Director: "we could go up to several hundred thousand cases a day". Biden and Harris honor police who defended Capitol on January 6. Former DOJ official who aided Trump-attempted coup facing new scrutiny from House investigation.

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U.S Nearing 100K Covid Cases per Day Aug 05, 2021

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U.S. seeing highest number of daily Covid cases since February. Defense secretary expected to mandate Covid vaccines for all active duty troops. Top DOJ official prepped resignation letter over Trump’s “direct instructions” to support his election fraud claims. At least four district attorneys seek Cuomo probe documents. Residents under strict lockdown as China sees Covid-19 surge. Freshman congresswoman Cori Bush gets Bidne’s attention

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Biden Calls For Governor Cuomo To Resign After Damning Report Aug 04, 2021

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Biden calls for governor Cuomo to resign after damning report; Biden "Encouraging signs" in states with low vaccination rates; Biden: CDC to announce new effort to limit evictions New York attorney general finds governor Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and "Violated multiple state and federal laws" Special investigator: Gov Cuomo grabbed "Breast and Butt" of one employee, sexually touched a state trooper and others;

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