First round Afghans who helped U.S. military are coming to Fort Lee
Approximately 2,500 Afghans and their families will be completing their special immigrant visa application process at Fort Lee, Virginia.
Afghanistan: The New Reality
What Taliban advances could mean for the future of Afghanistan
On "The Takeout," host Major Garrett talks with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata, who's been covering the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist killed in Afghanistan
Reuters says, according to Afghan army, Danish Siddiqui was killed in the crossfire as he covered a battle between Taliban militants and Afghan forces.
U.S. to launch flight program to relocate Afghans
The operation will support relocation flights for individuals and their families who applied for Special Immigrant Visas.
Afghan family stranded at airport fear Taliban "death sentence"
After militants murdered a relative, Farshad's family sold everything and bought tickets to Russia. They made it to Turkey, where they've been stuck for 21 days.
George W. Bush calls Afghan troop withdrawal "a mistake"
Former president says it will lead to civilians being "slaughtered" by the Taliban.
Top U.S. general in Afghanistan steps down as mission nears end
The departure of General Scott Miller marks the symbolic end of the 20-year U.S. military mission in Afghanistan – America's longest war.
Transcript: Jeh Johnson on "Face the Nation," July 11, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jeh Johnson that aired on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
U.S. bolsters security at embassy as troops leave Afghanistan
Given the history of attacks on diplomatic compounds, the Taliban's efforts to encircle cities and control roads, including in the capital, are a worry as America pulls out.
U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
"We are ending the nation's longest war," the president said.
Taliban ready for Afghan urban assault when U.S. troops gone
The insurgents are pushing toward provincial capitals, surrounding them and waiting for Afghan forces' U.S. backup to disappear.
Afghan interpreter speaks out as Taliban advance with U.S. withdrawal
Time is running out for thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S.
As U.S. leaves main Afghan base, will it leave a hostage behind, too?
Mark Frerichs was kidnapped more than a year ago, and as American troops pack up to leave Afghanistan, his family want Mr. Biden to make sure he's not left behind, too.
Afghan interpreters hope for new start in U.S.
President Biden has acknowledged the critical role played by thousands of interpreters, drivers and others who work closely with American forces in Afghanistan, by allowing them to come to the U.S. ahead of the final troop withdrawal, in an effort to keep them safe while they apply for entry to the United States. Charlie D'Agata spoke with those who have risked their lives and that of their families
"We will kill you": Afghan interpreters face threats, hope for help
The U.S. government is trying to figure out how to get as many as 70,000 Afghans out of their country, before they're " slaughtered by the Taliban."
House OKs speeding up visa process for Afghans who helped troops
About 18,000 Afghans who worked with U.S. troops as interpreters, translators or in other positions are eligible for a special immigrant visa to leave the country for their safety.
U.S. troops leaving Afghanistan on brink of all-out civil war
As CBS News visits the viciously contested front line, it's clear U.S. troops are leaving behind an Afghan security force struggling to fend off a resurgent Taliban.
Afghan leader meets Biden as Taliban seize ground, and momentum amid U.S. withdrawal
President Ashraf Ghani's White House meeting comes as the militants capitalize on the U.S. withdrawal, and claim Afghan forces are walking away without a fight.
White House confirms plans to evacuate 18,000 Afghans who helped U.S.
"Those who helped us are not going to be left behind," President Biden said Thursday.
Pressure mounts on White House to help Afghans who aided U.S.
With the drawdown from Afghanistan nearing its halfway mark, the administration has outlined few details about how to protect nearly 18,000 Afghans and their families who are eligible for visas.
Lawmakers call for ambassador to protect Afghan women
U.S. forces face a deadline to withdraw by September 11, 2021.
Lawmakers want Afghans who aided U.S. troops to get visas faster
In a letter to the White House on Wednesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and 19 other senators asked for an increase in allotted SIVs, citing the increased Taliban threat to Afghan allies.
Taliban blames the Afghan government for ongoing bloodshed
The insurgent group, which seems more interested in fighting than talking peace, also tells CBS News it has no problem with women exercising "basic rights.
As U.S. leaves Afghanistan, extremists pick the softest targets
Afghan National Security Advisor says the Taliban have many enemies in the country, which may explain why insurgents are striking "where we're weakest."
U.S. general packs up a war he never expected to fight for 20 years
Gen. Scott Miller is the longest-serving U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Now he has to bring home American troops and gear safely as the Taliban ramp up their fight.
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