In return, the taliban stopped attacking our forces, our partners, and it didnt commence an onslaught of the afghanistan cities. Had the president not followed through on the commitments that his predecessor made, those attacks would have resumed. We would have reupped the War In Afghanistan after 20 years for another 5, 10, or 20 years. House members also questioning blinken on the parameters for u. S. Engagement with the talibanled government. When it comes to engaging with that government or any government to be named on a more permanent basis, were going to do so on the basis of whether or not it advances our interests. And those interests are very clear. They are the expectations that we have set and the international community has set. The ongoing Freedom Of Travel for a government that makes good on the commitment to combat terrorist. Reporter blinken said as of last week, about 100,000 americans remain in afghanistan who would like to leave the country. We immediate to see a Pr
And President Biden heads to california hoping to help Governor Gavin Newsom avoid getting fired in the recall election. We want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. Im Wolf Blitzer and youre in the situation room. First lets go straight to Capitol Hill for the latest on a new security scare. Our congressional correspondent Ryan Nobles is working the story for us. Ryan, this comes just as Capital Police Issued an Energy Declaration ahead of a right Wing Rally this coming saturday. Reporter thats right, wolf. The area im standing right now is capital hill square. This area is someone you can walkthrough out a special credential. In a couple of Days Capital police are ready to resurrect that fencing that wraps around the square that will keep people from coming in and out as they prepare for a worst Case Scenario ahead of a major protest happening this weekend. Tonight as Capital Police Issue an Emergency Declaration ahead of a dangerous protest this weekend
Said it could have been in a more orderly way. He says 100 to 200 americans remain in afghanistan, and he insists there is no deadline to get them out. The Commander In Chief vowing to continue the fight against isisk terrorists who killed 13 u. S. Service members, warning, and im quoting him now, we are not done with you yet. Lets begin over at the White House with our chief national correspondent jeff zeleny. Jeff, the president waited, what, 24 hours after the u. S. Withdrawal to declare on camera that the operation was a success. Wolf, this was the decision that President Biden has long wanted to make, but as Commander In Chief, he could finally set the course to end americas longest war. He spent far more time talking about the merits of that decision rather than the questions that do, in fact, still remain about the operational decisions that led to a frenzied, chaotic, even deadly war. He was defiant as he spoke today at the White House but left no question he believes he made t
Deadline. It was designed to save american lives. Reporter failing to deliver on this explicit pledge from just 13 days ago. If there are american citizens left, were going to stay till we get them all out. Reporter Biden Making clear u. S. Diplomatic efforts will be singularly focused on evacuating those americans. And for those remaining americans, there is no deadline. We remain committed to get them out if they want to come out. Reporter but with thousands of afghan allies also still stuck in the country, one clear reality. The u. S. Efforts in the country are far from over, even if its military is now gone. I dont think enough people understand how much we have asked of the 1 of this country who put that uniform on. Reporter the fallout from a frenzy, chaotic, and bloody final 16 days is just beginning. Congressional hearings and probes slated for the coming weeks on a withdrawal that has drawn sharp criticism from both parties. The administration has pledged to launch its own int
Can work, as he promises to bring it across the finish line. Im Pamela Brown in for jake tapper. Welcome to the lead. And we begin with our Politics Lead and a truly historic day in American Politics. Embattled new York Governor Andrew Cuomo is resigning exactly one week aer the new York Attorney Generals Investigation concluded he sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo maintains his innocence, even as he resigned today. The Threeterm Governor will leave office in two weeks. My instinct is to fight through this controversy because i truly believe it is politically motivated. I think that given the circumstances, the best way i can help now is if i step aside and let government get back to governing. And therefore thats what ill do. This can only be described as an abrupt and dramatic Fall From Grace, a little more than a year ago cuomo received high praise for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Holding Daily Press conferences. You may remember, which turned into mustsee tv. But then