Watch Live: Biden speaks as Americans and Afghans flee Kabul
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President Biden is speaking Friday about the evacuation effort in Afghanistan, as American citizens and their families and vulnerable Afghans struggle to flee the country following its takeover by the Taliban. What: President Biden addresses the nation on U.S. efforts to evacuate Americans and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan Date: Friday, August 20 Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: White House Online stream: Live on CBSN in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
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