Mr. Biden’s remarks came after a chaotic day at the Kabul airport as evacuations were halted for several hours after at least two people died. Source
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Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan as Taliban seizes control
President Biden says the U.S. mission in Afghanistan was “never supposed to be nation-building” and must come to an end. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports on the latest from Kabul, where the Taliban has seized control, and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang details Biden’s response. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the impact on American service members and their families. Then Reuters’ White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Tom Joscelyn, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with their analysis. Source
Biden says “buck stops with me” and defends Afghanistan withdrawal
“After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces,” the president said. Source
Biden administration announces boost in food stamp benefits
The Biden administration is overhauling food stamps by putting in place a permanent increase in grocery benefits, providing a 27% bump in aid that marks the largest-ever increase for the program. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source
Reflecting on America’s longest war
As the U.S. ends its longest war in Afghanistan, “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell reflects on the enormous costs of the conflict. Source
Afghans scramble to flee Taliban takeover
Chaos unfolded at the airport in Kabul as Afghan citizens swarmed the tarmac in an attempt to flee the country, which has fallen under Taliban control. Wall Street Journal reporter Gordon Lubold, who covers the White House, national security and Pentagon, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Taliban fighters managed to quickly capture the country with little resistance. Source
Where to buy face masks online after CDC updates COVID Delta variant guidelines
From disposable to cloth face masks to N95 masks, these options from Amazon, Nordstrom and more are available now Source
Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban seizes control
President Biden on Monday said he stood squarely behind his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, just one day after the capital city fell under Taliban control. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with details about the situation on the ground. Then CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Politico’s White House correspondent Natasha Korecki, and Washington Post congressional correspondent Marianna Sotomayor discuss the response in Washington, D.C. Source
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall along Florida coast
Tropical Storm Fred has brought high winds and heavy rainfall to the Gulf coast of Florida. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Panama City Beach and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN for the latest forecast. Source
Haiti earthquake death toll rises and hundreds are still missing
The death toll from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti has risen to at least 1,400, and hundreds of people are still missing. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers joins Elaine Quijano from the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, with the latest on recovery efforts. Source