August 20, 2021

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The Report

Measuring government performance

TOPSHOT - US President Joe Biden walks through Arlington National cemetary to honor fallen veterans of the Afghan conflict in Arlington, Virginia on April 14, 2021. - President Joe Biden announced it's "time to end" America's longest war with the unconditional withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, where they have spent two decades in a bloody, largely fruitless battle against the Taliban. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden's Costly Misstep

Biden sold himself as a foreign policy pro who would reassure allies, avoid amateur missteps and restore U.S. standing on the world stage. The fall of Afghanistan did anything but.

What Happened to the 300,000 Afghan Soldiers?

President Joe Biden claimed in July that hundreds of thousands of uniformed troops were ready to defend Afghanistan. They have vanished following the Taliban's rout.

Biden Pushes For More Vaccine Requirements

The president is attempting to walk a fine line between getting more Americans to take the shot and avoiding pushback.

4th COVID Wave Swamps Stressed Nurse Corps

Already shorthanded, the nation's nurses are fighting burnout along with another surge in coronavirus cases.

Masks Divide Feds, States, School Districts

The pressure from the Biden administration comes as roughly two-thirds of children head back to school this week.

Fake Vaccination Cards a 'Dire Problem'

People hoping to get around pandemic restrictions related to vaccination status are having an easy time securing fake cards, experts say.

The Photos You Should See

U.S. News photo editors curate this month's most compelling images from at home and abroad.

Connecting Housing and Health

Where you live can have enormous effects on your health and well-being. Learn how hospitals and other organizations can invest in housing programs and partnerships for the good of their communities.