House Republicans Move to Hold Blinken in Contempt Over Afghanistan Testimony Today

Sep 24, 2024, 03:30 PM

House Republicans are moving to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for testimony regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee is expected to recommend the contempt citation today, citing Blinken's defiance of a congressional subpoena. This decision follows a contentious back-and-forth between Blinken and the committee. Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is leading the charge, emphasizing the need for accountability over the chaotic withdrawal. Blinken's absence from the hearing has intensified scrutiny on the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan exit. Additionally, the House Homeland Security Committee is also involved in marking up the contempt citation.