House panel subpoenas Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal
SUMMARY
The House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), has issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, demanding his testimony on the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken, who played a key role in the chaotic evacuation, is being called to account for what many see as a catastrophic failure under the Biden administration. McCaul has warned that if Blinken does not appear on September 19, 2024, he will face contempt charges. This subpoena comes after Blinken repeatedly dodged previous requests to testify, raising questions about the administration's transparency and accountability. The Biden administration has been widely criticized for its mishandling of the withdrawal, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and left countless Americans and allies stranded under Taliban rule.
