Blinken Faces House Committee Scrutiny Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, an event that continues to draw criticism and calls for accountability. The hearing comes nearly three months after the committee voted to recommend holding Blinken in contempt of Congress for initially refusing to appear before the panel.

Chairman Michael McCaul emphasized the importance of Blinken’s testimony, citing the need for transparency and lessons learned to inform future policy decisions. McCaul stated that the committee is considering. . .