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Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Testify on Afghanistan Withdrawal Amid Contempt Proceedings

Antony Blinken is set to testify before Congress regarding the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan after being subpoenaed and facing contempt charges.

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Updated: Nov 26th, 2024, 2:19 PM ET

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken will testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on December 11 about the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in significant casualties and chaos. Despite initial refusals and a contempt threat, Blinken's appearance aims to bring accountability for the decisions that led to the crisis, including warnings from diplomats about Taliban advances. House committee Chairman Michael McCaul emphasized the need for transparency for American families and Afghan allies affected by the withdrawal.

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