The Morning: Biden’s Afghanistan decision

A deadline approaches in America's longest war.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 1, 2021 By Ian Prasad Philbrick Good morning. The deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan is a month away. Here’s where things stand. U.S. soldiers at a checkpoint in Afghanistan’s Wardak province.Thomas Watkins/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Biden’s Afghanistan dilemma Is America’s longest war finally coming to an end? That’s the question President Biden is confronting before a May 1 deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, where they have been deployed since shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. I spoke to my colleagues Helene Cooper and T.M. Gibbons-Neff about Biden’s three basic options, and the potential risks. 1. Withdraw now. Biden’s history suggests he might personally favor a quick drawdown, Helene, who covers the Pentagon, says. As vice president, Biden argued for a smaller U.S. presence in Afghanistan than Barack Obama’s military advisers wanted. (He lost that argument.) Now that Biden is in a position to decide, his outlook seems to have shifted. He has said that bringing the roughly 3,500 U.S. soldiers home by May — a deadline Biden inherited from Donald Trump — would be logistically difficult. “Think about how you move into an apartment and you live there for a year, how much it takes to move out,” T.M., who is based in the Afghan capital, Kabul, says. “Imagine going to war for two decades.” A hasty departure could also have consequences for Afghanistan. The Trump administration agreed to withdraw as part of a deal it struck last year with the Taliban, the repressive militant group that ruled much of the country before the U.S. invaded. The Taliban are already supporting targeted killings against Afghan civilians and soldiers. If American forces leave, some Afghans and U.S. officials fear the Taliban will attempt a military takeover. Biden’s doubts about the May deadline may also reflect domestic political concerns. While the conflict continues to shape life in Afghanistan, it has faded from many Americans’ view. That could change, T.M. says, “if Kabul is falling to the Taliban on nightly news.” 2. Delay. The U.S. could extend its withdrawal by a few months while continuing to support peace talks between the Taliban and Afghanistan’s democratic government. Biden appears to be leaning toward this option. “We will leave. The question is when,” he said last week. This option could avert the chaos of a quick drawdown. But it may only delay further violence if the Taliban and the Afghan government fail to reach a power-sharing agreement. The Taliban wants the U.S. out, and it reduced its attacks on U.S. troops after striking a deal with the Trump administration. “Expect attacks on American troops to return in full force if we stay beyond May 1,” Helene says. 3. Stay. Biden may conclude that some U.S. troops should stay in Afghanistan to support the Afghan military, which remains weak, and to help protect the imperfect but real gains in women’s education and democracy the country has made since 2001. Similar justifications helped keep Biden’s two immediate predecessors embroiled in Afghanistan, and they could prolong U.S. involvement into a third decade. The war has cost about $2 trillion and thousands of Afghan, American and allied lives. “Leaving will likely mean a complete reversal of any gains made there in the last 20 years,” Helene says. “But troop presence in perpetuity is not something that political leaders are keen to sell to the public.” For more: Negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government are set to continue this month in Turkey. Whether or not they make a deal, the Taliban think they have the upper hand. THE LATEST NEWS Biden’s Infrastructure Plan President Biden outlined his infrastructure plan in Pittsburgh yesterday.Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times Biden unveiled the details of his $2 trillion plan to repair and upgrade the country’s infrastructure, calling it “a once-in-a-generation investment in America.” From rebuilding 20,000 miles of roads to eliminating lead water pipes, here’s how the spending would break down. To fund the plan, Biden has proposed undoing part of the Trump administration’s tax cuts, which shrank the corporate tax rate to 21 percent from 35 percent. Biden wants to raise it to 28 percent. Biden’s proposal is a bet that supporting renewable energy and electric cars will aid unions and create jobs. House Democrats hope to pass the plan by July 4. The Virus Abhinav, 12, a participant in the Pfizer vaccine trial in Cincinnati in October.Cincinnati Children's Hospital Pfizer said a clinical trial had showed that its Covid vaccine was extremely effective in 12- to 15-year-olds, with no symptomatic infections among children who received it. A mix-up at a Baltimore factory manufacturing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ruined 15 million doses, delaying future shipments. France will enter its third national lockdown. Other Big Stories An image from store video that shows George Floyd, right, inside Cup Foods on May 25, 2020.Court TV still image, via Associated Press Jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin heard emotional testimony from a teenage store clerk who described the moments before George Floyd’s death, and watched police body-camera footage of the arrest. Here are more takeaways from Day 3 of the trial. Four people, including a child, are dead after a shooting at an office building in Southern California, the third mass shooting in the U.S. in the past 16 days. The authorities are expected to release more details this morning. New York State legalized the use of recreational marijuana. And the state’s prisons will end long-term solitary confinement. After staying silent last week, Delta and Coca-Cola, two of Georgia’s largest companies, expressed “crystal clear” opposition to the state’s new law to restrict voting access. A Hong Kong court found prominent pro-democracy activists guilty of unauthorized assembly. It’s part of a Beijing-led campaign to quash opposition. Aleksei Navalny, the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, declared a hunger strike, demanding better medical treatment. The musician Paul Simon sold his songwriting catalog to Sony. Several other noted songwriters have struck big deals recently. After about 10 minutes of grocery shopping, a New Mexico man returned to his car to find 15,000 bees in the back seat. Opinions The border crisis is driven by American companies’ willingness to hire unauthorized immigrants, something lawmakers are failing to address, writes Christopher Landau, Trump’s ambassador to Mexico. Gail Collins and Ezra Klein have columns. Morning Reads Woof: Would you buy your dog a charcuterie board? Lives Lived: The white minority government in Rhodesia imprisoned Janice McLaughlin, an American nun, for exposing atrocities against Black citizens. Years later, when Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, she returned to help establish an educational system. McLaughlin died at 79. If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, please consider subscribing to The New York Times — with this special offer. Your support makes our work possible. ARTS AND IDEAS Ryan Kaji with his parents last year.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images For Nickelodeon Ryan’s World Ryan Kaji is 9. He’s also the highest-earning YouTuber of the last three years. Kaji is largely popular for videos where he reviews toys, and Forbes reported that he made nearly $30 million last year. The children’s section of YouTube is lucrative: Half of the 10 most popular videos on the platform are for children, and the catchy kids’ song “Baby Shark” is its most-viewed video. But as Bloomberg Businessweek reports, Kaji’s success goes far beyond the ad money from his videos. Like the Olsen twins and JoJo Siwa before him, he has an empire built on merchandising. Kaji’s parents have made deals with Walmart and Target for toys and clothes, as well as TV deals with Amazon and Nickelodeon. A footwear line with Skechers is in the works. The bulk of Kaji’s revenue now comes from the licensing side. Other children’s YouTube channels are also cashing in: Cocomelon, which has more than 100 million subscribers, has a line of toys. Pinkfong, the educational brand behind “Baby Shark,” has merchandise and a Nickelodeon series. For more on Kaji, read the rest of Bloomberg’s story. PLAY, WATCH, EAT What to Cook Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times Slivers of ginger and scallions elevate this chicken stir-fry. Play Ball Major League Baseball is back today, promising a full 162-game season. Here’s what to watch for in Game 1. What to Read “You Made Me Love You” by John Edgar Wideman is a selection of stories that vividly evoke life in Pittsburgh. In the Garden Oak trees support more life-forms than any other trees in North America. Here’s why you should plant them. And for more gardening advice, read this charming interview with Margaret Roach, The Times’s gardening columnist. Now Time to Play The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was anklebone. Here is today’s puzzle — or you can play online. Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Steal (five letters). 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Biden's halt of border wall construction sends migrants streaming into US

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Thursday, April 1, 2021 Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ... Biden's halt of border wall construction sends migrants streaming into US Thousands of tons of steel and heavy equipment stand idle along the U.S.-Mexico border as legions of migrants exploit holes in the fence left by President Biden's decision to halt construction. From Texas to California, unfinished sections of the wall have become convenient gateways for migrants to enter the U.S. Near the gaps, Border Patrol agents park their vehicles to monitor the access points. Smugglers send groups of asylum seekers through the gaps to overwhelm the agents. When agents leave to intercept or apprehend one group, another group scampers across. "It's insane," said an agent attending to a group of 13 Brazilian migrants apprehended Tuesday near a 100-foot gap in the fence in Otay Mesa, California. "The project is three-quarters done. At least, they should be allowed to tie together the primary fence. Otherwise, we're trying to catch these people in the worst possible place. It's just sucking our manpower." Biden issued his stop-work order days after entering office in January. He gave Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas 60 days to report back – either continue, modify or terminate the contracts. So far Mayorkas is a week past his deadline. Meanwhile, the tab footed by taxpayers keeps running up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY. In other developments: - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans Thursday visit to US-Mexico border city, will discuss cartel smuggling: report - San Diego County official rips Biden, Newsom as migrant children prioritized over California students - Border Patrol video shows smugglers abandoning 5-year-old, 3-year-old at the border - Rep. Green slams AOC's 'surge' pushback: 'I'm offended' and border agents should be too - Kamala Harris has gone 8 days without a news conference since being tapped for border role - Lahren blasts San Diego for teaching illegal immigrant students in-person ahead of US students   Trump 'moving forward' with plans to start social media platform: sources EXCLUSIVE: Former President Donald Trump and his team are "moving forward" with plans to start their own social media platform, sources familiar with the matter told Fox News. "We're moving forward," one source said Tuesday. "And President Trump will have his voice back one way or another." The source said they are "taking the time to do it right." "You have one shot at it," the source said. "We're dotting our I's and crossing our T's. We'll be out with something." Trump senior adviser Jason Miller earlier this month hinted at the plans for Trump to create his own form of social media after Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube permanently banned Trump from their platforms following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Just this week, Facebook removed a video of an interview with Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. In other developments: - Facebook removes video of Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump - Trump, post-Twitter, says he prefers less frequent news releases, 'may' create own platform - Trump returning to social media with 'his own platform' in 2-3 months: adviser NBC's Lester Holt says we don't need to hear both sides to define truth: 'Fairness is overrated' NBC News anchor Lester Holt received praise from liberal media figures after saying reporters don't need to hear both sides of a story before determining the "truth." "I think it's become clear that fairness is overrated ... the idea that we should always give two sides equal weight and merit does not reflect the world we find ourselves in," Holt said Tuesday night while accepting an award at the 45th Murrow Symposium. "That the sun sets in the west is a fact. Any contrary view does not deserve our time or attention," Holt continued. "Decisions to not give unsupported arguments equal time are not a dereliction of journalistic responsibility or some kind of agenda, in fact, it's just the opposite." Holt then said "providing an open platform for misinformation, for anyone to come say whatever they want, especially when issues of public health and safety are at stake, can be quite dangerous," before declaring the duty of reporters is to be "fair to the truth." CLICK HERE FOR MORE.   In other developments: - Average Americans need to 'stop reading and watching corrupt corporate media': Hemingway - Chris Cuomo seems to allude to COVID testing scandal on CNN show - Brit Hume calls out 'dishonest' PolitiFact for grading his description of Biden as 'senile' false CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP TODAY'S MUST-READS: - Los Angeles County's top prosecutor to erase gang unit, sources say - Derek Chauvin trial: Key witness to invoke the Fifth Amendment, refuses to testify - NYC suspect charged with hate crimes in attack on Asian-American woman - Tucker Carlson: COVID internment camps, coming soon to a country near you - Biden says he'd 'strongly support' MLB moving All-Star game out of Georgia over election law - Massachusetts man accused of fatally beating girlfriend on her favorite beach: reports THE LATEST FROM FOX BUSINESS: - Ford to update financial impact of global chip shortage next month - Paul Simon sells song catalog to Sony Music Publishing - 15 million coronavirus vaccine doses thrown away after ingredient mix-up - Elon Musk's open call: Move to Texas and work for me - TSMC to invest $100B over 3 years to meet chip demand - Microsoft wins $21B Army contract to supply HoloLens reality headsets #The Flashback: CLICK HERE to find out what happened on "This Day in History." SOME PARTING WORDS Sean Hannity slammed what he called President Biden's 'Green New Agenda,' during his "Hannity" monologue on Wednesday night, calling the idea a "massive, multitrillion-dollar tax hike, the largest in history and [a] green new energy program disguised as an infrastructure bill – which it is not. "In fact, out of the roughly $2.3 trillion in new spending, only $650 billion is allocated for roads and bridges and general infrastructure," Hannity continued, adding later, "$400 billion -- of your hard-earned tax dollars -- of this so-called 'infrastructure bill' would be used to expand Medicaid and, of course, billions more would be used to permanently cap oil and gas wells. "I bet Vladimir Putin, bet the mullahs in Iran, I bet all these countries that hate us in the Middle East, they're doing backflips and celebrating tonight -- and of course in order to pay for all of this Joe Biden is proposing the most expansive tax increase in the history of the country. 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