The Claim In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on October 7, Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. At one point, Trump said: “We left $85 billion worth of equipment in the hands of the Taliban.” Trump has made this claim previously, and in a statement on August 30 said: “Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden Administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan....

In early October, the former president alleged the FBI may have planted items at his Florida home, having previously accused the bureau of running a “corrupt” investigation and calling the matter a “hoax.” During a recent post on his Truth Social platform, Trump dug into the archives of presidential history to demonstrate the unfairness of his treatment—as he sees it—compared to other U.S. leaders. The Claim A post by Donald Trump on Truth Social dated October 4, 2022, provided a link to a 1993 New York Times report on the loss of White House computer tapes during “the waning hours” of George H....

Social media users have questioned whether Vice President Mike Pence will preside over the joint session, which is his constitutional responsibility as president of the Senate, or leave his duties to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Senate pro-tempore and longest-serving senator in the majority party. The Claim Roll Call reported that Grassley originally claimed that Pence would not be presiding over the joint session, leaving Grassley to step in....

One ad shows selected portions of McCain’s comments that a 100-year U.S. presence in Iraq would be “fine with me.” The ad uses dramatic images of war and violence, and omits any mention that McCain was speaking of a peaceful presence like that in Japan or Korea. An earlier ad attacks McCain for saying the nation’s economy is “prosperous” and “better off overall” than eight years ago. The ad uses a couple of incorrect statistics to argue otherwise....

We find that the e-mail is false in almost every particular: It sets up a face-off between apples and, well, broccoli, comparing only the Clinton-sponsored bills that became law with all bills sponsored or cosponsored by Obama, whether they were signed into law or not. It includes legislation Obama sponsored in the Illinois state Senate, a very different legislative body. It tells us that Obama has sponsored more legislation than Clinton, when in fact he has sponsored less....

Falcao returned to Monaco ahead of this season following disappointing loan spells with Manchester United and Chelsea and played a key role in their successful campaign. Kante claims another PL prize The 31-year-old netted 30 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions this term and Monaco are keen to prolong his stay at the Stade Louis II, with his existing deal due to expire in 2018. “I can confirm that we will offer Falcao a contract renewal,” Vasilyev told Telefoot....

Durkin was placed on leave and eventually fired by Maryland last year after Terps player Jordan McNair died from complications of becoming overheated during a summer workout. When asked why he would add Durkin to the staff, Quinn said he knows Durkin personally and that he has good character. “I hope people would understand, and people know me well enough, that nothing is more important than team,’’ Quinn told reporters Monday....

The one-sided nature of the Week 11 matchup peaked during the fourth quarter when the Pats (7-4) intercepted all three Falcons quarterbacks and returned one of the picks for six. PATS-FALCONS: Updates, highlights from Week 11 opener In fact, the Falcons (4-6) had four possessions in the quarter and all of them ended with interceptions. Matt Ryan was picked off with 12 minutes to go and again with five minutes remaining....

According to NFL.com, owner Arthur Blank has an “optimistic tone,” despite Atlanta’s blowout loss to Houston last week. The 53-32 rout dropped the Falcons to 1-4. The report noted, according to sources familiar with the situation, Blank wants to see progress over the next couple of weeks before the team’s Week 9 bye “or changes could come,” with the fifth-year coach as one of them. Per the report: Quinn, who is also serving as Atlanta’s defensive coordinator, is working with a new coaching staff this season....

Team owner Arthur Blank instead issued a press release Friday (via NFL.com) in which he preached patience with and confidence in continuity with the pair, despite the Falcons’ seven losses in their final nine games and disappointing 8-8 record: “My commitment to our fans is to put the best possible product on the field each year. No one is satisfied with an 8-8 record, but I am very pleased with the direction of our team under the leadership of Dan Quinn and confident in his long-term approach....

If all this sounds terribly silly, it’s for a good reason. “Moonlight” attempts to drape a cop show over an Anne Rice-style gothic framework, and totally fails. It succeeds with laughs, though. It is, hands down, the funniest show of the new fall season. All the humor is unintentional, but it’s hard to totally pan a show that packs as many gut-busting moments as “Moonlight,” whether it means to or not....

8 Mile Eminem makes his screen debut in this semiautobiographical tale of a young man struggling to rap his way out of a damaged background in Detroit. Instead of the usual exploitation quickie, there’s every sign that this is the real deal. With the masterful Curtis Hanson (“L.A. Confidential”) at the helm, a breakthrough performance from Brittany Murphy as the hero’s girlfriend, and Kim Basinger as his trailer-trash mom, the emphasis is on authenticity....

“We are aware of the report regarding Nigel Bradham,” the Eagles said in a statement . “We have been in communication with Nigel and the authorities regarding the situation. As it is a pending legal matter, we have no further comment at this time.” According to the report, Bradham left his loaded gun in his backpack and sent it through the X-ray machine. When asked about the weapon, he told officials he forgot it was in there....

Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill intercepted an Eli Manning pass and Alshon Jeffery caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz in the game’s first two minutes to set the tone for the rest of the night. Wentz was impressive, passing for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Jeffery caught a second touchdown pass later in the game and finished with eight receptions for 74 yards. Manning, meanwhile, continued to struggle. He was sacked four times, was intercepted once and failed to throw a touchdown pass....

The best game of Week 14, the Seattle Seahawks at the Philadelphia Eagles, features examples of both of these. After losing two straight to the Dallas Cowboys and NFC West rival St. Louis early, Pete Carroll and the Seahawks won five of their last six to get to 8-4 and keep their Super Bowl title defense alive. Among those hoping to rewrite their reputation is Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez. The sixth-year player is in his first season with Philadelphia, but is starting only his fifth game after Nick Foles was knocked out with a broken collarbone....

McCoy pulled up lame after a 16-yard red zone run with just less than five minutes left in the second quarter and the Eagles leading 14-0. (via GIFD Sports) He was replaced immediately on the drive by Chris Polk, but when the second half started, McCoy was on the field. He scored a rushing touchdown on the Eagles' first drive of the half.

Though the rookie is still listed as day-to-day and likely won’t see the field for at least another week or two, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Saturday that Wentz has resumed throwing. FANTASY FOOTBALL: Best rookie picks in dynasty, keeper leagues “We’ll test him with some throwing (Saturday),” Pederson said, via NFL.com. “But I’m not going to rush him back.” Pederson has no reason to rush is prized draft pick back considering he is currently slotted to be the No....

For the Eagles’ executive VP of football operations, the early fruits of winning back personnel control have been in flexibility. Roseman scrubbed out Chip Kelly’s scent and managed to move from pick No. 13 to No. 8 in the process, better positioned to execute his own vision. They then traded Mark Sanchez to Denver for a conditional 2017 draft pick. Though much like Kelly’s teams, the Eagles under Roseman and Coach Doug Pederson still share the same great personnel weakness at cornerback....

Menopause is when you stop having your period for a year and you are not pregnant. It is a normal part of the aging process. Most people enter menopause in their 50s, but some people start menopause early. In some cases, early menopause happens naturally, but there can also be other causes. Premature menopause is actually an outdated term for what doctors now call primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). The change in nomenclature came about because people who experience this form of “premature menopause” aren’t necessarily permanently affected....

A fire alarm that went off at the team’s Seattle hotel at 5:30 a.m. PT awakened players earlier than anticipated. MORE: Week 6 in photos | Week 6 picks | NFL coaches best suited for college football Several Panthers players tweeted that their sleep was interrupted when they were awakened by the sound of alarms and sirens. The team’s backup quarterback, Derek Anderson, claimed the alarms only went off on the floors on which the team was staying, though no one has yet to determine who pulled the alarm....