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The U.S. scrambled fighter jets to protect special operations personnel from a Syrian government bombing on Friday. It’s thought to be the first time U.S. forces felt threatened enough to call in for help. BBC journalist, Kim Ghattas, talks about this and the recent viral photo of a young Syrian boy. ... more Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets to protect special operations personnel from a Syrian government bombing on Friday. It’s thought to be the first time U.S. forces felt threatened enough to call in for help. BBC journalist, Kim Ghattas, talks about this...

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08/20/16

Duration: 6:50

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Iraq Vet slams Trump's policy as "self...

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Iraq Vet slams Trump's policy as "self...

Will Fischer, who is an Iraq War Veteran and Director of Government Relations at VoteVets, said on MSNBC that he thought the president’s Afghanistan policy is basically "kicking a can."

MSNBC Live

08/22/17

Duration: 2:09

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As president, Trump listens to generals on...

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As president, Trump listens to generals on...

John Podhoretz, Bret Stephens and Noah Rothman join Morning Joe to continue a discussion on the president's new approach in Afghanistan, which is a shift from his 'original instinct' on the region.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 9:13

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Congressman, a former SEAL, reacts to...

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Congressman, a former SEAL, reacts to...

Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., discusses the president's new approach to the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 6:03

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'Diplomatic surge' needed in Afghanistan,...

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'Diplomatic surge' needed in Afghanistan,...

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., discusses the president's new policy in Afghanistan, the need to fill State Department vacancies and learning from the past in Afghanistan.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 5:16

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'Best of three bad options': Ret. admiral...

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'Best of three bad options': Ret. admiral...

Ret. Adm. James Stavridis joins Morning Joe to discuss the president's new approach for the U.S. war in Afghanistan and the crash of the USS John S. McCain.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 7:26

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Trump changes tone for a moment, calls for...

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Trump changes tone for a moment, calls for...

After Charlottesville and his controversial response, President Trump started his Monday speech calling for unity in the country, saying there was no room for bigotry. The panel reacts.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 5:57

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Trump delivers 'somber speech' on Afghanistan

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Trump delivers 'somber speech' on Afghanistan

On Monday night, President Trump announced a new approach with no details for the U.S. war in Afghanistan. The Morning Joe panel looks at the president's speech and what it means for the war.

Morning Joe

08/22/17

Duration: 16:21

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Trump flip flops on Afghanistan withdrawal

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Trump flip flops on Afghanistan withdrawal

Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks with Rachel Maddow about why she is disappointed that Donald Trump flip flopped on his previous position of withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/22/17

Duration: 7:07

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Trump leaves a lot unanswered on Afghanistan

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Trump leaves a lot unanswered on Afghanistan

Colonel Jack Jacobs, recipient of the Medal of Honor, talks with Rachel Maddow about what Donald Trump's Afghanistan speech means about how the U.S. will conduct itself there going forward, and whether that represents any actual change.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/22/17

Duration: 19:09

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10 sailors missing after U.S. Navy ship...

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10 sailors missing after U.S. Navy ship...

The Chief of Naval Operations Monday ordered an “operational pause” across the entire fleet after the second collision this summer.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

08/21/17

Duration: 4:28

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Breitbart slams Trump “flip-flop” on war

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Breitbart slams Trump “flip-flop” on war

Steve Bannon is back at Breitbart, and reportedly ready for war with Jared Kushner if Trump deviates from the platform he ran on. A Breitbart staffer issued this warning: "we're prepared to help Paul Ryan rally votes for impeachment.”

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/21/17

Duration: 8:04

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Lawrence: Trump announced he won’t...

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Lawrence: Trump announced he won’t...

Trump's Afghanistan speech marked a presidential first: the failure to disclose the number of troops he was sending to a war zone -- breaking a tradition set by Obama, Bush 43, LBJ, and more. David Rothkopf and Evan McMullin join Lawrence.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

08/21/17

Duration: 12:13

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Trump puts US in Afghanistan holding pattern

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Trump puts US in Afghanistan holding pattern

Chris Matthews talks with Rachel Maddow about the unanswered question of a timetable in Donald Trump's Afghanistan war speech if the goal is to keep the Taliban at bay.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 4:53

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Long Afghanistan stay seen in Trump vagueness

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Long Afghanistan stay seen in Trump vagueness

Philip Carter, former assistant secretary of Defense, talks with Rachel Maddow about why the lack of details in Donald Trump's Afghanistan speech suggests the U.S. will remain there for a long time to come.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 2:13

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Trump call to India also heard by Pakistan

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Trump call to India also heard by Pakistan

Andrew Exum, former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of Defense of Middle East policy, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump being made to take responsibility for the Afghanistan war with his new policy speech, and what can be seen of a new strategy.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 4:26

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Trump criticizes Pakistan on Afghanistan War

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Trump criticizes Pakistan on Afghanistan War

Andrea Mitchell, NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's provocative criticism of Pakistan and the dearth of State Department officials in position to handle the diplomatic side of Trump's Afghanistan...

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 4:59

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Trump takes ownership of Afghanistan war

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Trump takes ownership of Afghanistan war

Courtney Kube, NBC News national security and military reporter, talks with Rachel Maddow about what Donald Trump said in his Afghanistan speech that represents a new path in the war in Afghanistan.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 6:06

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Trump takes familiar line on Afghanistan

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Trump takes familiar line on Afghanistan

Michael Beschloss, NBC News presidential historian, talks with Rachel Maddow about parallels between Donald Trump's Afghanistan speech and Richard Nixon's speech on his plan for Vietnam.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 2:59

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Maddow highlights Trump Afghanistan speech

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Maddow highlights Trump Afghanistan speech

Rachel Maddow reviews the key themes in Donald Trump's new strategy speech on the war in Afghanistan.

The Rachel Maddow Show

08/21/17

Duration: 6:53

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