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2 US lawmakers' Kabul trip prompts questions, criticism

by Brian SlodyskoLolita C. Baldor
| August 26, 2021 12:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two members of Congress are facing criticism and questions following their surprise visit to Afghanistan this week, which diverted resources from the U.S.'s chaotic withdrawal, enraged military leaders and led House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to declare it not “a good idea.”

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