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More troops headed to Mexico border as migrants surge
The Biden administration is sending 800 active-duty military troops to the border, adding to 2,500 National Guard members there.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Afghan refugees in US face uncertainty as legislation stalls
The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.
Veterans urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.
By Chris Purdy
When Afghan military refugees need help, Honor the Promise responds
U.S. Navy veteran and Afghan refugee Lyla Kohistany co-founded Honor the Promise to help support former members of the Afghan military.
By Korie Wilkins
A year later, vets accept that they can’t save every Afghan ally
“We can’t just singlehandedly change public opinion, or political will, or spotlight on the issue, but we can do our best.”
Little warning, unclear responsibilities plagued Afghan resettlement: report
The report calls out the State Department for deeply underestimating the number of refugees.
Airmen cleared of wrongdoing in deaths of Afghans who mobbed C-17 during Kabul evacuation
Several Afghans fell to their deaths when the Globemaster III took off, and human remains were found in a wheel well when it landed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp
The camp is used to house people who have not been allowed to enter the U.S. because of security concerns.
Here are some experts’ suggestions for donating to Ukrainian relief
Interested in helping the Ukrainian people in their hour of need? Here are eight charities doing Ukrainian relief work, for starters.
By Karen Jowers
White House seeks $3.5 billion for Pentagon in Ukraine response package
The White House told Congress it will need $6.4 billion in new funding to respond to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including $3.5 billion for the Pentagon and other funds to support Eastern European allies with security assistance and humanitarian aid.
By Joe Gould