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Senators seek to attach Afghan resettlement to annual defense bill

Andrew Dyer

The bill would offer a path to permanent residency for Afghans that fled the country since the Taliban again took control.
Politics

The Senate eyes a formal end to the Iraq War, and a reassertion of Congress' power

Susan Davis

Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, the U.S. Senate is moving to repeal the congressional authorization that provided the justification for the war.
KPBS Midday Edition

New Book Recounts Trial, Aftermath Of Controversial Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher

Jade Hindmon

Harrison Patiño

New York Times military correspondent David Philipps explores the controversy surrounding retired U.S. Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher in a new book.
Military

One Camp Pendleton Marine Is Fighting To Stay In The Corp

Steve Walsh

Protections designed to help veterans thrown out of the service for conduct tied to combat-related mental health issues don't extend to active duty troops. They face being kicked out for similar issues.
Military

Retired SEAL Eddie Gallagher Lashes Out At Former Team Members In Social Media Post

Max Rivlin-Nadler

In a video posted to social media Monday, retired Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher insulted fellow Navy SEALs who testified against him in his trial for war crimes last year.
Military

Local Iranian Community Leader Speaks About US-Iran Tensions

Matt Hoffman

The two countries no longer appear to be on the brink of war, but Iranian immigrants in San Diego remain concerned about what lies ahead.
Politics

Iraqi-Americans In El Cajon Plead For International Support Of Iraqi Protesters

Max Rivlin-Nadler

Claire Trageser

More than a hundred people gathered in El Cajon on Sunday to support ongoing anti-government protests in Iraq.
KPBS Midday Edition

Journalist James Verini Discusses Battle Of Mosul And Fall Of Islamic State

Jade Hindmon

John Carroll

Verini's new book chronicles the long and complicated history of America's presence in Iraq.
Military

Roundtable: Gallagher Trial Concludes

Aly Sadik

Mark Sauer

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher is a free man after being acquitted of murder. SeaWorld is bouncing back, but PETA remains a strong opponent. USC admits blame for poaching a UC San Diego's research program.
Military

Congressman Hunter Says He Probably Killed 'Hundreds' Of Civilians While In Combat

Lynn Walsh

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, continues to defend the San Diego-based Navy SEAL accused of war crimes by saying he also posed with dead bodies and probably killed “hundreds of civilians” while serving in Fallujah.