A alarming report from Afghanistan as the Taliban tightened their grip on the country

and target citizens.

We'll take a closer look at the militant group that has taken over the country, and what

we should expect from a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

I'm John Bickley with Georgia Howe.

It's Friday, August 20th, and this is Morning Wire.

President Biden continues to defend his handling of the crisis in Afghanistan.

But he don't think this could have been handled, this actually could have been handled better

in any way.

No mistakes?

No, I don't think it could have been handled in a way.

How is the administration handling increasing backlash over Afghanistan's collapse?

And what is it doing about the U.S. citizens and allies remaining in the country?

And a new pro-life law in Arizona is facing a legal challenge from abortion advocates.

The law criminalizes abortion based on genetic factors like down syndrome or race and for

sex selection.

Who's trying to overturn the law and will it hold up in court?

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