Airbnb will host 20,000 Afghan refugees at their properties across the globe at no cost, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
A timeline of the US withdrawal and Taliban recapture of Afghanistan
From the Soviets to the Americans to the Taliban, a look at Afghanistan’s recent history. The U.S. aims to exit its 20-year presence by Aug. 31.
National debt showdown returns, with calls to increase the debt ceiling. How does it work?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the debt ceiling needs raised to ‘protect the full faith and credit’ of the US. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Reichstag moment’: Joint Chiefs chairman feared Trump was laying groundwork for coup
Gen. Mark Milley feared Trump might take unconstitutional actions after losing the election, according to the new book “I Alone Can Fix It.”
Pew analysis: Sermons turned to political messaging in 2020 amid election, protests, COVID-19
The findings underscore the need many congregants and clergy felt to discuss the top issues of the day, including the pandemic, racism and election.
‘A sacred day’: Biden’s July 4th party celebrates end of pandemic, recognize lives lost
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting military families and essential workers on the White House’s South Lawn.
‘His presence is dominating’: How state and local Republican parties are turning ever more toward Trump
From false election fraud claims to threats to secede, state and local Republican parties are compounding Donald Trump’s grip on the national party.
Poll: A quarter of Americans say Donald Trump is ‘true president’ of the US
An online Reuters/Ipsos poll of about 2,000 Americans finds sharp partisan differences in beliefs on the legitimacy of the 2020 election and more.
Sanders wants to stop US arms sale to Israel, following similar resolution from AOC, Tlaib
Sen. Bernie Sanders will introduce a resolution disapproving of U.S. arms sales to Israel, a move meant to stymie the ongoing violence in the region.
GOP takes sides on Cheney’s ouster, with one congressman calling party ‘basically the Titanic’
Rep. Jim Banks says Liz Cheney needs replaced in Republican House leadership. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says the effort isn’t good for the party’s future.