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Sen. Rand Paul calls Trump’s revised Afghanistan plan a ‘terrible idea’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Delaware senators offer tepid praise on Afghanistan strategy

Associated Press

Despite the U.S. having spent nearly $1 trillion on the Afghanistan War since 2001, the country remains insecure, plagued by terror attacks, political corruption and constantly shifting U.S. military leadership. (Associated Press)

Afghanistan mission provides little return on U.S. investment of money and troops

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Donald Trump unveils pillar policy changes in Afghanistan war

By S.A. Miller and Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Illustration China in Afghanistan by John Camejo for The Washington Times

Russia Trump Afghan policy China

By L. Todd Wood

President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Morristown, N.J., for the return flight to the Washington area. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump commits US to fight on in Afghanistan; no speedy exit

By JOSH LEDERMAN and ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Staff Sgt. Aaron R. Butler at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. According to the Department of Defense, Butler, of Monticello, Utah, died Aug. 16 in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Funeral set for Utah solider killed in Afghanistan

Associated Press

An Afghan National army soldier stands guard a checkpoint on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. On Monday, President Donald Trump is planning to deliver his first formal address to the nation since taking office as he reveals to the nation his strategy for the war in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Analysis: Trump will own the war that bedeviled predecessors

By JULIE PACE and KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, left, talks with Col. Khanullah Shuja, commander of the national mission brigade of the Afghan special operations force, and U.S. Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Central Command, at Camp Morehead in Afghanistan on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. The three officers attended the launch of the Afghan Army’s new special operations corps. (AP Photo/Lolita Baldor)

The Latest: Afghan government applauds Trump speech

Associated Press

As American forces and national commandos continue to battle in Afghanistan, the Taliban have sent an "open letter" to President Trump reiterating calls for U.S. troops to leave the country after 16 years of war. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump to hold televised address on Afghanistan War

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump is due to unveil his plans for the U.S. armed involvement in Afghanistan, a campaign now in its 16th year, in a prime-time address Monday. Some inside the administration are pushing for a troop surge in the country. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump will unveil ‘update on the path forward’ for Afghanistan

By Carlo Muñoz and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary James Mattis attends a news conference, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

Defense Secretary James Mattis attends a news conference, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

James Mattis, defense secretary, “comfortable” with White House’s way ahead on Afghanistan

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary James Mattis listens during a news conference with Japanese officials, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

James Mattis says a decision is closer on strategy for Afghanistan

By Robert Burns - Associated Press

Defense Secretary James Mattis listens during a news conference with Japanese officials, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Before Camp David talks, Mattis says Afghan strategy is near

By ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, July 15, 2017 file photo, Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, center, commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan; outgoing Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, left, and incoming Maj. Gen. Robin L. Fontes, second left, salute during a change of command ceremony at Resolute Support headquarters, in Kabul, Afghanistan. In an &quot;open letter&quot; to U.S. President Donald Trump, Afghanistan's Taliban on Tuesday reiterated their call for a withdrawal of troops to end the protracted war. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

The Latest: Family IDs Utah soldier killed in Afghanistan

Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, July 15, 2017 file photo, Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, center, commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. forces in Afghanistan; outgoing Maj. Gen. Richard G. Kaiser, left, and incoming Maj. Gen. Robin L. Fontes, second left, salute during a change of command ceremony at Resolute Support headquarters, in Kabul, Afghanistan. In an &quot;open letter&quot; to U.S. President Donald Trump, Afghanistan's Taliban on Tuesday reiterated their call for a withdrawal of troops to end the protracted war. (AP Photos/Massoud Hossaini)

US soldier killed in battle with IS in Afghanistan

By AMIR SHAH - Associated Press

In this April 14, 2017, file photo, Afghan commandos arrive at Pandola village near the site of a U.S. bombing in the Achin district of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File) **FILE**

Taliban ‘open letter’ to Donald Trump urges U.S. to leave Afghanistan

By Kathy Gannon - Associated Press

As American forces and national commandos continue to battle in Afghanistan, the Taliban have sent an "open letter" to President Trump reiterating calls for U.S. troops to leave the country after 16 years of war. (Associated Press)

John McCain, Taliban have Afghanistan War plans; Donald Trump doesn’t

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times