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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal, blames Trump administration Taliban deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pushed back against criticism of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan at a contentious congressional hearing where at least one Republican called on him to resign.
Key points:
- Mr Blinken has pushed back against harsh Republican criticism of the…
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