Defense Secretary Austin Visits Afghanistan Ahead of Shaky May 1 Troop Withdrawal Deadline

Defense Secretary Gen. Lloyd Austin’s unannounced visit to Afghanistan Sunday came amid indications that the Biden administration may postpone a troop withdrawal beyond the May 1 deadline set down in a deal signed by the Trump administration in Doha 13 months ago, even as the Taliban insists that it has met “all” of its commitments under the agreement.  Read