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Veteran mocked by Graham Platner calls him an ‘entitled brat’

by Christopher Burns May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Teddy Daniels leveled his criticism against the presumptive Democratic nominee in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.

The White House took little responsibility for its own actions during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

National Politics

Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump

by The Associated Press April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Many Afghans in Maine continue to struggle to evacuate those they left behind after the U.S.-backed government collapsed.

Afghans and veterans in Maine still struggle to evacuate those left behind

by Ari Snider, Maine Public August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

The Taliban faces renewed scrutiny after a U.S. strike killed a senior al-Qaida leader in Kabul.

World

Taliban under scrutiny after US kills al-Qaida leader in Kabul

by The Associated Press August 2, 2022August 2, 2022

World

Afghan Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop

by The Associated Press June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Opinion Contributor

America cannot forget those left behind in Afghanistan

by Opinion Contributor February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Opinion Contributor

The US is starving Afghans because the Taliban humiliated it

by Gwynne Dyer, Opinion columnist February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

World

Before pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse

by The Associated Press January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

World

Not all in Afghanistan welcome Taliban-style security

by The Associated Press October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

National Politics

Gen. Mark Milley calls Afghan war a ‘strategic failure’

by The Associated Press September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

National Politics

Trump aides building Republican opposition to refugees fleeing Taliban

by The Associated Press September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

World

Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard members

by The Associated Press September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Imperial fantasies fueled the Afghan tragedy

by Bloomberg August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

World

Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport

by The Associated Press August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Extremist groups

by George Danby August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

World

US says drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport

by The Associated Press August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

World

Family: Taliban kills Afghan folk singer in restive province

by The Associated Press August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

World

Taliban largely seal off Kabul airport as airlift winds down

by The Associated Press August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Taliban success in Afghanistan seen as boost for extremists

by The Associated Press August 27, 2021August 28, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Full-scale rescue mission, not broken immigration tools, needed in Afghanistan

by Opinion Contributor August 25, 2021August 24, 2021