Tipsheet — Presented by Charter Communications: Five takeaways from Biden's week of chaos in Afghanistan

View in your browser   Presented by Charter Communications   Five takeaways from Biden's week of chaos in Afghanistan BY ALEX GANGITANO AND MORGAN CHALFANT   President Biden encountered a barrage of criticism this week over the chaos unfolding in Afghanistan amid the U.S. military withdrawal and collapse of the country’s government. The Biden administration is now scrambling to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies, under enormous pressure from congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Read the full story here     Biden vows to complete Afghan evacuation, but admits risks BY MORGAN CHALFANT AND ALEX GANGITANO   President Biden on Friday sought to assure the public that his administration would do everything possible to evacuate American citizens and Afghans who assisted U.S. forces in Afghanistan, while acknowledging the mission faced risks and the situation was unpredictable. Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS   We believe internet access for all means opportunity for everyone. That’s why we’re investing billions to extend our network to reach those who need it most. Learn more.   US military faces growing calls to do more to evacuate Afghanistan BY REBECCA KHEEL AND ELLEN MITCHELL   Calls are growing for the U.S. military to do more to help people get to the Kabul airport so they can flee Afghanistan now that it is under Taliban control. Read the full story here     Appeals court rejects effort to halt Biden eviction moratorium BY HARPER NEIDIG   A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an effort to block the Biden administration's new eviction moratorium, likely teeing up the lawsuit for the Supreme Court. Read the full story here     Biden denies allies are questioning US credibility amid Afghanistan withdrawal BY BRETT SAMUELS   President Biden on Friday said he has yet to hear any allies question the credibility of the United States amid the chaotic withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. Read the full story here     Full FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine could come next week: reports BY JUSTINE COLEMAN   The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long-awaited full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could come as soon as next week, The New York Times and Politico reported on Friday, potentially expediting more decisions about mandates. Read the full story here     Biden asks Supreme Court to block order reinstating 'Remain in Mexico' policy BY HARPER NEIDIG   The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to overturn a lower court's order that it revive the Trump-era policy requiring asylum-seekers at the southern border to stay in Mexico while their applications are processed. Read the full story here     A MESSAGE FROM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS   We believe internet access for all means opportunity for everyone. That’s why we’re investing billions to extend our network to reach those who need it most. Learn more.   COVID variants won't wait — we need to fund better vaccines ASAP BY HEATHER IGNATIUS   OPINION l The delta variant will not be the last to emerge and waiting until the next variant arrives before undertaking critical preparatory efforts will be too late. In a race against time, research should be among the first investments made, not the last.  Read the full story here     10 reasons to hate the bipartisan 'infrastructure' bill BY STEPHEN MOORE   OPINION l Sometimes in Congress, the most reckless spending bills bring both sides together. Republicans and Democrats join hands and vote in a bipartisan fashion to break the bank and run up the federal credit card. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2021 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

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