Biden speaks about end of war in Afghanistan

President Biden addressed the nation from the White House a day after the last U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan, and defended his administration's handling of the situation. "After 20 years of war," he said, "I refused to send another generation of America's sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago." Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, national security correspondent David Martin, and foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 36:28

Biden defends U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

President Biden fiercely defended pulling the U.S. out of Afghanistan, adding that a majority of Americans who wanted to evacuate were able to do so. He vowed to help those still there. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 02:44

Biden defends U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

President Biden defended his decision to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan on Tuesday, saying he wouldn't continue America's "forever war." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's address to the nation and how the White House plans to interact with the Taliban moving forward.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 07:34

Afghan refugees face uncertain future after fleeing

Thousands of Afghan families are being housed at a U.S. air base in Qatar. Many brought no more than a bag of belongings and don't know where they're heading next. Charlie D'Agata reports from Doha, Qatar.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 02:02

Future of U.S.-Afghanistan relations

President Biden may have ended the "forever war" in Afghanistan, but as The Washington Post reports, the next phase of U.S. entanglement with the country "could also prove perilous." The Washington Post's diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the future of U.S. counterterrorism efforts and the uncertainty facing tens of thousands of Afghan allies who are now refugees.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 06:29

Biden stands firm on ending "forever war"

In his first address to the nation following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Biden called evacuation efforts a success. Politico's White House correspondent Natasha Korecki and The Washington Post's Capitol Hill reporter Rhonda Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the White House is responding to criticism over a number of Americans and allies left behind, and the latest push by Congress to pass legislation to help evacuees returning to the U.S.

• Aug 31, 2021

Taliban declares victory in Afghanistan

The Taliban has officially declared victory in Afghanistan after the last U.S. troops withdrew, ending America's longest war. Many Afghans are fearful about what their lives under Taliban rule will look like. BBC Pakistan and Afghanistan correspondent Secunder Kermani join CBSN AM from Kabul to discuss what comes next for the country.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 05:25

Afghanistan withdrawal & U.S. role in world

As the Taliban claims victory following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, questions remain over the country's future and America's role in global affairs. Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 31, 2021
• 14:08

Progressives call on Biden to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair

They say he hasn't done enough to address the effects of climate change on the financial system and has weakened regulations.

• Aug 31, 2021

Taliban gloats as America pivots to a "new chapter" in Afghanistan

The former insurgents celebrated with gunfire and paraded around Kabul's airport showing off abandoned military hardware the day after the U.S. abandoned its 20-year war effort.

• Aug 31, 2021

Weddings go on under Taliban, but with less singing, and bribery

Wedding hall manager says business is down and singers are afraid to perform, but at least the new security forces aren't demanding kickbacks.

• Aug 31, 2021

What is ISIS-K?

The ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan known as ISIS Khorasan, or ISIS-K, claimed responsibility for Thursday's bombings in Kabul that killed over 100 people, including 13 U.S. service members. Before the carnage outside the Afghan capital's airport, U.S. intelligence warned of an imminent attack by the group. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM to talk about the extremist group.

• Aug 27, 2021
• 05:14

GOP critical of U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to recall members of the House to take action on the Afghanistan withdrawal. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what McCarthy and other GOP members would like to see done.

• Aug 30, 2021
• 05:29

Line 3 pipeline becomes climate battleground

Dozens of environmental and Indigenous rights advocates are facing charges after being arrested in Minnesota over the weekend. They were protesting outside the governor's mansion in opposition of Line 3 pipeline. Tara Houska, a tribal attorney and founder of Giniw Collective, joined CBSN to discuss the significance of the movement against the oil pipeline project.

• Aug 30, 2021
• 08:20

Remembering fallen U.S. service members

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended the dignified transfer of the U.S. service members who died in an attack outside of the Kabul airport. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Aug 30, 2021
• 03:12

Rockets fired at Kabul airport day before U.S. withdrawal deadline

None of the rockets hit the airport, but the attack was just the latest to target the facility where the U.S. military is racing to wrap up its biggest airlift operation ever.

• Aug 30, 2021

Biden commemorates 13 service members killed in Afghanistan

President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to pay respect to the 13 service members killed in Afghanistan during evacuations. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Aug 29, 2021
• 03:15

Biden speaks as Hurricane Ida hits

President Biden visited FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana, and said federal resources will be available to help. "This will be a devastating, devastating hurricane — this will be a life-threatening storm," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks and read more here.

• Aug 29, 2021
• 06:46

Biden honors troops killed in Afghanistan as remains arrive in U.S.

Mr. Biden traveled to Dover Air Force Base for a "dignified transfer" movement to receive the remains of fallen troops killed in foreign combat.

• Aug 29, 2021

U.S. carries out drone strike against ISIS-K

Despite a successful drone strike against ISIS-K, the Biden administration warned that additional attacks in the region were highly likely in the coming days. Skyler Henry has more on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.

• Aug 28, 2021
• 02:31

Americans still awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan

The State Department announced on Saturday that nearly 350 Americans are still trying to evacuate from Afghanistan as the U.S. deadline to withdraw looms. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Aug 28, 2021
• 01:59

Biden says another attack in Afghanistan is "highly likely" in 24-36 hours

"The situation on the ground continues to be extremely dangerous, and the threat of terrorist attacks on the airport remains high," the president said in a statement.

• Aug 28, 2021

Chaos continues at Kabul airport

Evacuations out of Afghanistan are picking up, with just over 25,000 people airlifted over the last several days, according to The Pentagon. But overcrowding in Doha, Qatar, where many evacuees are being sent, continues to be a problem. Roxana Saberi reports.

• Aug 22, 2021
• 01:40

Evacuation efforts continue in Afghanistan

President Biden on Sunday said that history will prove his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan was correct. Meanwhile, evacuation efforts continued as the journey to Kabul’s airport became increasingly dangerous. Debra Alfarone reports.

• Aug 22, 2021
• 02:37

Biden administration vigilant after Kabul bombing

The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."

• Aug 27, 2021
• 08:17

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