Afghanistan evacuations continue amid airport chaos, security threat
U.S. evacuation efforts continue in Afghanistan despite a security threat and an influx of people arriving at the Kabul airport in an attempt to flee the Taliban.
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U.S. intelligence shortfalls in Afghanistan
The Biden administration is facing criticism over the chaos erupting across Afghanistan as the Taliban takes control. U.S. intelligence agencies say they didn't expect Afghanistan to fall so quickly as American troops started withdrawing. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Pentagon concerned about Taliban advances
The Pentagon says it is concerned with the speech with which the Taliban is gaining ground in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the latest developments.
Taliban gains as U.S. exits Afghanistan
The Pentagon is sending troops to the Kabul airport to help evacuate staff from the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan. Dan Lamothe, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest on the rapidly changing situation.
U.S. citizens urged to leave Afghanistan
The Pentagon is sending 3,000 troops to Karzai International Airport in Kabul to help secure a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy, and the State Department is warning all U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately as the Taliban gains ground. Former Deputy NATO Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan Mark Jacobson joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Pentagon confirms officer killed in attack outside building
The incident caused the Pentagon to go into lockdown for roughly an hour.
Officer killed in stabbing outside Pentagon
A Pentagon police officer was fatally stabbed at a transit station just outside the building. There was no immediate word on a motive. The Pentagon had been briefly locked down during the incident Tuesday.
Biden defends plan for Afghanistan withdrawal
All U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of August, even though the Taliban has. been gaining ground across the war-torn country. President Biden defended his accelerated timeline for America's military withdrawal during a speech yesterday. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on that plus other issues on Mr. Biden's agenda including voting rights and economic competition.
Donald Rumsfeld has died at 88
Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary who led the Pentagon through the 9/11 terror attack and into the long and costly Iraq War, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 88.
Pentagon releases report on UFOs
The Pentagon on Friday released its highly anticipated report on UFO sightings in recent years. But the report failed to conclusively identify the aerial objects, keeping the mystery of their existence afloat. David Martin reports.
U.S. government releases long-awaited UFO report
A long-awaited Pentagon report on UFOs was released, revealing there have been more than 140 unexplained sightings since 2003. The report found no evidence that the objects came from outer space.
U.S. government UFO report released — many cases remain unexplained
While there is no clear indication that they're extra-terrestrial, 18 of the objects appear to have propulsion systems or technology that cannot be explained.
Pentagon to recommend change in prosecuting sexual assault
Austin's recommendation comes amid increasing pressure from Congress to overhaul the system for addressing sexual assault in the military.
At least 1,900 U.S. military guns lost or stolen last decade: AP
And the news agency says that's "certainly" an undercount. It also says some were used in street crimes. And it says explosives have vanished, as well.
Pentagon open to changes on handling sexual assault cases
But Austin and Milley voiced reservations about overhauling the military justice system for all serious crimes, as outlined in a bill from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Hagel calls for January 6 commission
Hopes for a bipartisan commission to look into the January 6 attack on the Capitol are dimming as numerous Republican lawmakers announced their opposition. Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator who served as defense secretary under President Obama, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he believes the commission is necessary.
Pentagon panel: Limit commanders’ role in assault cases
A panel looking into the Pentagon’s handling of sexual assault cases recommended that independent authorities make the decision on prosecuting service members instead of commanders. Norah O’Donnell has more.
Migrant children housed at Army bases
The Pentagon is stepping in to help shelter unaccompanied migrant children at U.S. Army bases. Major General Michael T. McGuire, the adjutant general for the Arizona National Guard, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the logistical challenges of preparing bases to house children during a pandemic.
Kathleen Hicks discusses historic role
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks broke barriers when she became the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate for the job. In her first television interview since starting her new role, she discussed with CBS News' Catherine Herridge how she's trying to bring about change at the Pentagon.
Pentagon receives request to provide space for migrant children
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the Department of Defense has received a request from HHS to use two facilities.
Hispanic lawmakers press Pentagon on extremism in the military
The lawmakers point to the involvement of violent extremists during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol.
Report: Congressman was bully and drank on job
A Pentagon watchdog report found former White House physician Ronny Jackson, now a Texas congressman, bullied subordinates and broke rules about drinking on the job.
Rep. Jim Himes on Syria airstrikes and more
The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday night targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria along the Iraq border. Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments in Syria, as well as U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and negotiations on the COVID relief bill and minimum wage on Capitol Hill.
Biden holds high-stakes call with Saudi king
The Biden administration is set to release an intelligence report on the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This latest summary is expected to blame Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for Khashoggi's killing. However, it's unclear if Biden discussed this with Saudi King Salman during their phone call yesterday. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Biden reviewing Trump's Taliban peace deal
The Taliban has intensified its military offensive across Afghanistan as President Joe Biden looks a potential end to America's longest war in the near future. Biden is reviewing the Trump administration's 2020 peace deal that calls for all U.S. troops to leave the country by May 1. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN to explain what's at stake.
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