President Biden on Monday defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan, a move that irreparably harmed his approval ratings due to the chaotic and deadly nature of the exit. The 2021 withdrawal led to the Taliban rapidly seizing control of the country as the Afghan security forces crumbled and the country’s president fled. The U.S. hastily evacuated about 125,000 people, including 6,000 Americans, but 13 U.S. service members and some 170 Afghans were killed in a suicide bombing
2:39
President Biden on Monday defended his decision to withdra…
84K viewsJan 13, 2025
TikTokcspanofficial
CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr delivered a briefing regarding the investigation following reports of civilian casualties from an August 29 drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan: "I am now convinced that as many as ten civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that strike. Moreover, we now assess that it is unlikely that the vehicle and those who died were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to U.S. forces. I offer my profound condolences to fami
10:58
CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr delivere…
52.1K viewsSep 17, 2021
FacebookC-SPAN
The U.S. military is finally about to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan, but Afghanistan is left devastated and has fallen into deeper turmoil. How to evaluate the 20-year presence of the U.S. in Afghanistan? Scholars from Afghanistan, China, the United States and other countries gave sharp answers. | CGTN
4:14
The U.S. military is finally about to complete its withdrawal from Afgh…
56.8K viewsAug 13, 2021
FacebookCGTN
In his opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, "Was it perfect? Of course not." Watch complete hearing here: https://www.c-span.org/video/?514537-1/joint-chiefs-chair-general-milley-testify-afghanistan-withdrawal | C-SPAN
3:05
In his opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committe…
6.6K viewsSep 28, 2021
FacebookC-SPAN
Pentagon Press Secretary & Gen. Hank Taylor Hold Briefing
39:24
Pentagon Press Secretary & Gen. Hank Taylor Hold Briefing
4.5K viewsAug 20, 2021
C-SPAN.org
What the Taliban did as soon as the US left Afghanistan
5:12
What the Taliban did as soon as the US left Afghanistan
969.5K viewsAug 31, 2021
YouTubeCNN
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies on Afghanistan
3:35:36
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies on Afghanistan
22.4K viewsSep 14, 2021
YouTubeC-SPAN
1:42
Watch: NBC News archive report on the war in Afghanistan, 2001
Feb 28, 2020
NBC News
5:19:10
Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies on Afghanistan
28K viewsSep 13, 2021
YouTubeC-SPAN
6:01:20
Secretary of Defense & Joint Chiefs Chair and Others Testify on Afgha…
96.4K viewsSep 28, 2021
YouTubeC-SPAN
2:14
Afghans Cling to Outside of American Plane Leaving Kabul
1.9M viewsAug 16, 2021
YouTubeInside Edition
9:48
SHORT TAKE: Retired Generals Testify on U.S. Withdrawal from Af…
6.7K viewsMar 19, 2024
YouTubeC-SPAN
10:41
The brutal push for peace in Afghanistan after almost 20 years …
354.1K viewsMar 14, 2019
YouTubePBS NewsHour
1:34
Video shows Afghans clinging to outside of US military plane as it t…
Aug 16, 2021
CNNMatt Zabriskie
2:18
Afghanistan crisis: Desperate locals cling to side of US Air Force plan…
1.4M viewsAug 16, 2021
YouTubeGlobal News
0:21
All week at 8 pm ET on C-SPAN, we'll re-air the January 6th commit…
107K viewsAug 23, 2022
FacebookC-SPAN
1:51
Video shows Afghans clinging to US military plane as it takes off from …
362.1K viewsAug 16, 2021
YouTubeABC7
1:49
C-SPAN on Instagram: "Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on Thursd…
3.6K viewsAug 12, 2021
Instagramcspan
10:01
Chora Battle 2
42.1K viewsAug 6, 2007
YouTubeDAVID AXE | Writer & Director
25:01
The Inside Story | Afghanistan: One Year Later
1.6K viewsAug 18, 2022
YouTubeVoice of America
9:59
Chora Battle 1
121.8K viewsAug 6, 2007
YouTubeDAVID AXE | Writer & Director
0:16
Two leaders. One conversation. This fall, “CeaseFire” on C-SPAN take…
19.5K viewsMay 16, 2025
FacebookC-SPAN
3:31
The story behind photo of 640 Afghans packed onto US Air Forc…
115.2K viewsAug 17, 2021
YouTubeGood Morning America
0:14
Starting Monday 8/15, C-SPAN will re-air each of the January 6 hearin…
149.4K viewsAug 14, 2022
FacebookC-SPAN
1:05
Video shows desperation and chaos as US Air Force plane took off fro…
Aug 16, 2021
NEW YORK POSTEmily Crane
9:50
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House on the terro…
1.5M viewsAug 26, 2021
FacebookC-SPAN
1:00
On March 19, 1979, the cable television industry started C-SPA…
29.7K viewsMar 19, 2019
FacebookC-SPAN
1:12
Father of American killed laments Afghan decision
1.2K viewsAug 24, 2021
YouTubeAP Archive
1:10:53
Booknotes+ Podcast: Craig Whitlock, "The Afghanistan Papers"
1.3K viewsOct 26, 2021
YouTubeC-SPAN
4:22
“Humanitarian catastrophe” as thousands flee Afghan fighting - B…
386.8K viewsAug 13, 2021
YouTubeBBC News
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder