U.S. Rate Cut Debate Overshadows Afghan Allies' Plea for Help

The U.S. Federal Reserve meets today, deeply divided over whether to cut interest rates. The high-stakes economic decision will impact millions of Americans. At the same time, a different group is seeking attention in Washington. Afghans now living in the U.S., who fought alongside the CIA, say they feel abandoned. These former fighters were part of CIA-backed units during America's longest war. They argue the U.S. government has not provided the support they were promised. Their situation highlights ongoing fallout from the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Many who worked with U.S. forces still seek safety and stability. The Fed's rate decision will dominate financial headlines. But the veterans' claims present a persistent policy and moral challenge for the United States.