Yesterday marked five years since the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, ending nearly two decades of war. Now five years later, the leaders of the Taliban government there say they have brought security and stability to Afghanistan, even as the rights of women and girls remain under severe restriction and calls grow for more education and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the International Rescue Committee is warning that the humanitarian situation on the ground is becoming dire as it gets harder to deliver resources to Afghan residents. The President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband, joins Morning Joe with analysis.
Key changes address medical shaving profile separations, mandatory CBRN mask fit validation deadlines, religious ministry evaluation criteria for chaplains, and streamlined equal opportunity reporting processes.
The government funding bill would postpone a possible shutdown from midnight Sept. 30 to Dec. 11, and it would extend the deadline to reauthorize lapsing surface transportation authorities.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an “unprecedented fraud crackdown” in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice […] Source
Novak Djokovic, the record 24-time Grand Slam champion, crashed out in the first round of the US Open after a five-set defeat to Mariano Navone. Djokovic appeared to struggle physically during the match, leading to questions about whether he may retire.
In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Katie Harbath, former Facebook elections lead and CEO of Anchor Change, joins host Cher to unpack why gaming is becoming a serious political channel. They explore how campaigns are using Twitch, livestreams and in-game ads to reach voters, why AOC’s gaming presence matters and how platforms are grappling with transparency, monetization and foreign interference.
Customers have not yet seen a drop in beef prices at the meat counter since President Donald Trump announced a plan to import discounted beef. Amid scrutiny, Trump has also floated allowing farmers to process their own beef to increase transparency and dodge large meat production corporations. National Black Farmers Association Founder John Boyd Jr. joins "Morning in America" to explain while many farmers would be happy to have more independence, they lack the facilities for safe meat processing. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Lil Durk is currently on trial in Los Angeles facing federal murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges. He has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he funded a 2022 retaliatory shooting targeting rival Quando Rondo.