"McCarthy Honors Fallen Service Members with Half-Staff Capitol Flag"

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the 13 American service members who died in Afghanistan two years ago during the U.S.'s exit. Other Republican lawmakers also acknowledged the anniversary of the attack in their social media posts, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released a statement expressing sorrow and praising the service members' courage. Rep. Cory Mills introduced a resolution to impeach Austin, claiming the withdrawal lacked planning.