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Two congressmen traveled to Afghanistan amid frantic evacuation efforts – CNN

Two congressmen traveled to Afghanistan amid frantic evacuation efforts  CNN Moulton, Meijer travel to Afghanistan sparks Pelosi warning  POLITICO Two Congress members make unauthorized trip to Kabul amid evacuation efforts  The Washington Post 2 Congress members fly to Kabul amid chaotic evacuation  Associated Press

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Trump Ally Herschel Walker Is Running For U.S. Senate In Georgia

The former University of Georgia football standout is well known in his native state, but some national Republicans have been wary of Walker’s candidacy. (Image credit: John Bazemore/AP)

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Vietnam after-school learning startup Marathon raises $1.5M pre-seed round

Marathon Education was created after its founders realized after-school education in Vietnam hadn’t evolved much since they were kids. Some of the most popular tuition centers in big cities teach hundreds of students at once. “They’re packed like sardines and

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Joe Biden Faces a Major Test Evacuating Americans From Afghanistan

When Afghanistan’s now-deposed President Ashraf Ghani visited President Joe Biden in the White House in late June, he expressed some concerns about how the U.S. planned to evacuate people ahead of the troop withdrawal from his country. Ghani said he

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Biden says US sticking to August 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline

US president says extending deadline means increased risks of attacks and violence against Americans and US forces: ‘it’s a tenuous situation’

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Supreme Court Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Applicants

The conservative majority rejected the Biden administration’s bid to end the Trump-era policy denying entry to migrants while persecution claims are pending.

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Caldor Fire, ‘knocking on the door’ of Lake Tahoe area, becomes nation’s ‘No. 1 priority for firefighting resources’ – USA TODAY

Caldor Fire, ‘knocking on the door’ of Lake Tahoe area, becomes nation’s ‘No. 1 priority for firefighting resources’  USA TODAY Firefighters could get $600 million boost from Congress. It’s probably not enough.  NBC News California Wildfires: Lake Tahoe surrounded by thick, apocalyptic

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24 years in, Jewish shadow senator for Washington sees DC statehood on horizon

Paul Strauss, who has been working as an unpaid representative for the US territory since 1997, says his work embodies his religious values

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Caldor Fire, ‘knocking on the door’ of Lake Tahoe area, becomes nation’s ‘No. 1 priority for firefighting resources’ – USA TODAY

Caldor Fire, ‘knocking on the door’ of Lake Tahoe area, becomes nation’s ‘No. 1 priority for firefighting resources’  USA TODAY Firefighters could get $600 million boost from Congress. It’s probably not enough.  NBC News California Wildfires: Lake Tahoe surrounded by thick, apocalyptic

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2 Congressmen Make ‘Secret’ Trip To Kabul Amid U.S. Withdrawal Chaos

The two congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, are now casting doubt on an Aug. 31 withdrawal timeline. (Image credit: Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images)

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