US to Pump Thousands of ‘Combat Enablers’ Into Afghanistan

US to Pump Thousands of ‘Combat Enablers’ Into Afghanistan | Is ‘civilian surge’ just more escalation?

10 Percent of Afghan Votes Subject to Recount

10 Percent of Afghan Votes Subject to Recount | Afghan officials insist they’ll comply with recounts

Adm. Mullen: More Troops, Much More Time Needed in Afghanistan

Adm. Mullen: More Troops, Much More Time Needed in Afghanistan | Sen. McCain cheers call for further escalation

Obama Seeks PATRIOT Act Extensions

Obama Seeks PATRIOT Act Extensions | Justice Dept. calls for extension of all three expiring provisions

Over 100,000 Displaced in Pakistan’s Khyber Offensive

Over 100,000 Displaced in Pakistan’s Khyber Offensive | Rough estimate only includes those who’ve arrived in Peshawar

Obama: Giving Bagram Detainees Access to US Courts a Threat to National Security

Obama: Giving Bagram Detainees Access to US Courts a Threat to National Security | Legal rights would endanger national security, administration insists

US Hopes Iraq-Style Militias Can Bring Victory in Afghanistan

US Hopes Iraq-Style Militias Can Bring Victory in Afghanistan | Can the US really buy victory with a $24-a-month food allowance?

Abdullah: Fraudulent Karzai Victory Would Doom US-led War

Abdullah: Fraudulent Karzai Victory Would Doom US-led War | Karzai supporters see no need for run-off vote

US Thinks They Probably Killed Kenyan in Somalia Raid

US Thinks They Probably Killed Kenyan in Somalia Raid | President ordered Kenyan’s killing earlier in the month

Battle Lines Shaping Up in Congress for Fight Over Afghan Policy

Battle Lines Shaping Up in Congress for Fight Over Afghan Policy | Hawks demand Obama escalate war even further