After nearly two decades of fighting the U.S. and its allies, the Taliban has returned to power in Afghanistan. Over the weekend, the militant group took over the capital city of Kabul as thousands of U.S. troops helped evacuate Americans. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest developments. Source
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Silence from President Biden as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan
President Biden released a statement over the weekend on the developments in Afghanistan, but has yet to make public comments since the Taliban seized control of the country. It comes as the U.S. works to evacuate Americans and some Afghan allies from Kabul. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
Haiti earthquake death toll rises to nearly 1,300 people
The death toll after Saturday’s devastating earthquake in western Haiti has risen sharply to nearly 1,300, and at least 5,700 people are injured. An intense rescue operation is underway to save people trapped in the rubble. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers reports from the capital, Port-au-Prince. Source
Food stamps to get permanent increase of more than 25%
The Biden administration is overhauling the basic formula for food aid, adding $19 billion in annual costs to the program. Source
From drug smuggler to weapons dealer: My life as an undercover FBI agent
One slip-up can cost you the investigation or your life. Source
“Pose” star Mj Rodriguez on historic Emmy nomination, new music
Mj Rodriguez, one of the stars of the groundbreaking series “Pose,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her historic Emmy nod as the first transgender performer to earn a nomination in a lead acting category. Plus, she shares the inspiration behind her song “Something to Say.” Source
Musician Jason Isbell on requiring vaccinations or negative COVID tests for attending his concerts
Singer and songwriter Jason Isbell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss requiring vaccinations or negative coronavirus test results to attend his concerts. Source
Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s national security adviser, on the security situation in Afghanistan
Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes over and how the Biden administration is responding to it. Source
Afghan civilians fear what Taliban rule will mean for women
With thousands of Afghans struggling to flee the country, the capture of Kabul by the Taliban brings alarm about the implications of sharia law, including for girls’ education. Source
Taliban militants take Kabul as president flees Afghanistan, U.S. embassy evacuates
The Taliban’s lightning takeover of Afghanistan was completed after militants entered the capital Kabul, taking over the presidential palace. President Ashraf Ghani and his family fled and the U.S. military was drafted in to evacuate U.S. embassy staff. Roxana Saberi reports from Kabul. Source