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Rep. Burchett Fights to Block Funds to Taliban

12/11/2025

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill to prevent money from reaching the Taliban.
Republicans criticized the Trump administration for sending $45 million to the Taliban, which regained control in 2021.
Burchett says over $5 billion has been sent to Afghanistan in recent years, raising concerns funds reach the Taliban.
O’Neil and Ann Vandersteel expressed outrage over the cash transfer.
Burchett is pushing Congress to advance his bill for oversight.

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill to prevent money from reaching the Taliban.
Republicans criticized the Trump administration for sending $45 million to the Taliban, which regained control in 2021.
Burchett says over $5 billion has been sent to Afghanistan in recent years, raising concerns funds reach the Taliban.
O’Neil and Ann Vandersteel expressed outrage over the cash transfer.
Burchett is pushing Congress to advance his bill for oversight.