Washington Week

America’s Longest War Ends

09/04/2021 | 25m 18s | Video has closed captioning.

The U.S. has fully completed its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war. The panel discussed the criticism President Biden is facing from Republicans and Democrats as he continues to defend his decision, plus a look into the battle over abortion rights, and the deadly impacts of climate change in the U.S.

Aired: 09/04/21

Rating: NR

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