The controversial US withdrawal from Afghanistan enters its final days.

With American citizens and Afghan allies likely to be left behind, along with billions

of dollars worth of military equipment, some former US Special Forces soldiers have taken

evacuation efforts into their own hands.

We'll look at the latest developments in the ongoing crisis.

I'm John Bickley with Georgia Howe.

It's Monday, August 30th, and this is Morning Wire.

After dozens of Texas Democrats left the state last month in order to block legislation,

Texas House Republicans have finally passed their election integrity bill.

How did the bill finally make it to the House floor?

And how could it impact elections in Texas going forward?

And failing to quarantine after a positive COVID test could mean jail time in Mississippi.

How does the state plan to enforce the strict isolation policy and how a residence responding?

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