Biden says US on pace for Aug. 31 Afghanistan exit

<p>Many politicians want to extend the stay, but that's less popular with the American <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/24/afghanistan-woes-sink-bidens-approval-41-usa-today-suffolk-poll/8244854002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">public</a>. Plus, COVID-19 vaccine <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/08/25/flu-shot-walgreens-cvs-experts-urge-everyone-get-one-year/8244388002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">efficacy</a> might be dropping as the delta variant surges, a Rudy Giuliani <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/23/giuliani-associate-charged-campaign-finance-scheme-plead-guilty/8249207002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">associate</a> is expected to plead guilty to a campaign finance scheme, the National Park Service turns 105 and it's time for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.</p><p><br></p><p>(Audio: Associated Press)</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>