Republicans release report blaming Biden administration for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and evacuation efforts

A report by Republicans in the US Congress criticizes the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, stating that the Biden administration was caught off guard by the Taliban's rapid recapture of Kabul. The report, led by Rep. Michael McCaul, alleges that the administration delayed evacuating non-combatants and prioritized "optics over security". Democrats have pushed back, accusing Republicans of excluding them from the investigation and rebuking the report's findings. The report also specifically targets Kamala Harris, suggesting she played a leading role in the withdrawal process.