General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout
The move by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin follows threats from President-elect Trump to fire senior officers who oversaw the chaotic US pullout from Afghanistan.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal, sources say
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Senate aide.
Senator freezes promotion of general who led during Afghanistan evacuation
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue has been nominated for promotion to four-star general and to lead U.S. Army Europe.
GOP Senator Stalls Promotion of General Who Became Symbol of Afghanistan Withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who has been nominated to receive a fourth star and take command of U.S. Army forces in Europe, was noticeably absent from a batch of military promotions the Senate approved Thursday evening before leaving for its weeklong Thanksgiving break.
Senate stalls general's promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue's promotion stalled Thursday when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions.
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
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Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star
Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was tapped for a fourth star to lead U.S. Army Europe-Africa but a Senate hold has delayed ...
IS-Khorasan Claims Attack On Sufi Shrine In Afghanistan
The Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), the jihadist group's branch in Afghanistan, on Saturday claimed responsibility for a gun attack that left 10 people dead at a Sufi shrine in northern Baghlan ...
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At least 10 killed in Afghanistan attack, interior ministry says
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