US Intelligence Walks Back Claim Russia Paid Bounties for US Troops in Afghanistan The State Department still cited the Russian bounty story to justify new sanctions on Russia
Biden Imposes Wide Array of New Russia Sanctions, Expels Diplomats Measures are a response to alleged Russian actions, but the accusations have no credibility
Taliban Promises ‘Nightmare’ For US Troops in Final Months of Afghanistan War Biden announced he will begin the withdrawal on May 1 with the goal of exiting by September 11
US Claims Preventing Fuel Ships From Docking in Yemen Is ‘Not a Blockade’ State Department said Saudi Arabia is not to blame for the blockade, shifts blame to exiled Hadi government which only has power due to foreign support
Ukraine, Russia Hold Military Drills as NATO Rallies Against Moscow Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin attended talks at NATO Headquarters in Brussels
Afghan Officials Offer Variety of Responses to US Changing Pullout Date Ghani supports US staying, others warn it is risky
White House Won’t Say If Special Forces Will Leave Afghanistan Under Biden’s Withdrawal Plan US officials told The New York Times that a 'shadowy' combination of special ops, Pentagon contractors, and intel operatives will likely stay
