President Biden is expected to mark the anniversary of a landmark peace accord, but his timing, and his itinerary, have raised questions about the signal they send to a close ally.
Author: Mark Landler and Michael D. Shear
Biden Sticks to Afghan Deadline, Resisting Pleas to Extend Evacuation
The American withdrawal coincided with a threat by the Taliban to stop Afghans from traveling to the airport, an ominous sign that the window may be slamming shut for thousands of people desperate to leave.