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The House of Representatives passed a resolution rebuking Biden administration officials for their handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans in the vote. The resolution specifically names 15 current or former Biden administration members, including President Biden himself, and accuses them of prioritizing optics over security, leading to the deaths of 13 U.S. servicemembers in a terror attack at Kabul airport. The bill was spearheaded by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, who is also poised to lead the House in holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress over accusations he is stonewalling his probe into the withdrawal.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced a contempt resolution against Secretary of State Antony Blinken, setting the stage for a potential House-wide vote on holding him in contempt. The move comes after Blinken refused to comply with a subpoena from the committee regarding the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021. Republicans allege Blinken is stonewalling their investigation into the withdrawal, while Blinken argues that his schedule at the United Nations General Assembly prevents him from testifying. The House GOP has previously held other Biden officials in contempt, but those cases were not prosecuted by the Department of Justice.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the China Open, citing a foot injury sustained during the Korea Open. The tournament, set to take place from September 25th to October 6th, will also see the absence of other top players like Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Ons Jabeur. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the men’s ATP 500 tournament due to pneumonia.

Top-ranked tennis player Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the China Open due to personal reasons, just weeks after a grueling summer schedule that saw her compete in the French Open, Olympics, and US Open. This comes after Swiatek’s previous withdrawals from the Canadian Open and Korea Open citing fatigue.

A pilot study from the University of Washington School of Medicine suggests that a low dose of ketamine can effectively reduce or even eliminate withdrawal symptoms associated with fentanyl addiction, potentially paving the way for a new approach to treatment.

The US is reportedly planning to withdraw all troops from Iraq by 2027, with a significant drawdown by 2025. The decision comes as the US faces increasing pressure to reduce its presence in the Middle East, amid concerns about Iranian influence and the ability of Iraqi forces to handle security threats on their own.

On the third anniversary of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, former President Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, while Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, issued a statement but did not attend any public memorials. The event highlighted the contrasting approaches to honoring the 13 U.S. service members killed in the chaotic withdrawal, with Trump actively engaging with the families and criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of the situation, while Harris focused on her foreign policy record and support of veterans without mentioning the withdrawal’s shortcomings.

Lt. Col. Scott Mann, a veteran of the Afghanistan War and author of ‘Operation Pineapple Express,’ shares his deeply personal account of the moral injury inflicted on veterans by the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. He emphasizes the profound impact on veterans’ mental health and calls for accountability to help them heal and restore America’s standing in the world.

Elena Rybakina, the third seed in the women’s singles, has withdrawn from the Olympic tennis competition. The Kazakh player, who is the former Wimbledon champion, has also pulled out of the mixed doubles, where she was partnered with Alexander Bublik. No reason was given for her decision.

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has put a hold on its withdrawal, citing continued violence in the east of the country. The decision comes after the first phase of the withdrawal, completed in June, and is attributed to an escalation of clashes blamed on neighboring Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel group.