Photo "Donald Trump" by Dan Scavino House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., called Monday for the chamber to return from its recess to consider legislation that would mandate reports on Americans left behind in Afghanistan, following President Biden’s decision to stick to an Aug. 31, 2021 withdrawal deadline. Kevin McCarthy led GOP lawmakers, several of whom are veterans of the Afghanistan war, seeking a vote on a bill set to be re-introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. The bill would require the Joe Biden administration to provide regular updates on Americans in Afghanistan and detail an ongoing evacuation plan, among other mandates. The California lawmaker McCarthy asserted "hundreds" of Americans are still on the ground in Afghanistan – contradicting the latest figures released by the State Department. McCarthy warned that Biden's decision to maintain his original deadline has "ramifications beyond just Afghanistan." GOP House Republic
TrumpOnX Trump Praises Elon Musk for Support at Atlanta Campaign Rally During a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, former President Donald Trump lauded SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his contributions and endorsement. Trump, while addressing a large crowd, recounted how Musk came to his aid during a difficult situation in North Carolina following a hurricane, highlighting Musk’s Starlink technology as an essential tool in helping restore communication in the affected areas. “ I want to thank a man named Elon Musk, ” Trump began. He recalled a time when communication infrastructure was wiped out in parts of North Carolina after the storm. Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by Musk's SpaceX, was deployed to help restore essential communication in areas that were otherwise unreachable. Trump praised Musk for responding swiftly to his request to send hundreds of Starlink units to North Carolina and Georgia to aid recovery efforts. According to Trump, Musk provided the crucial technolo