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July 9, 2020 | 4:00 PM

Defense Secretary Esper, in careful exchange, denies being briefed on ‘bounties’

Defense Secretary Mark Esper never received a briefing about alleged Russian practices against U.S. troops in Afghanistan that included the term “bounty,” he told Congress on Thursday.

By Philip Ewing/NPR

July 1, 2020 | 12:19 PM

Trump calls bounty report a ‘hoax’ despite administration’s briefing of Congress

President Trump said Wednesday that reports of Russia paying bounties to Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops and coalition forces in Afghanistan is a hoax, even as his administration continues to brief members of Congress on the matter.

By Barbara Sprunt/NPR

Updated: 2020-07-02 14:15:00

Congressman Scott Perry focuses on leak of intel over possible Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"We don't go accusing individuals or other counties of nefarious and horrific actions that are unverified."

By Tim Lambert/WITF

June 30, 2020 | 11:40 AM

Democrats critical of Trump over handling of Russia bounty allegations, ask for more information

"This was a red flag — it either was not waved or the president ignored that wave."

By Alana Wise and Philip Ewing/NPR

Updated: 2020-06-30 17:40:00

Congress unites to demand answers from President Trump on Russian bounties in Afghanistan

"The administration's disturbing silence and inaction endanger the lives of our troops and our coalition partners."

By Philip Ewing/NPR

June 29, 2020 | 5:36 AM

Trump says he was not briefed on Russian bounties because intelligence ‘not credible’

The Washington Post reports the bounties are "believed to have resulted in the deaths of several U.S. service members," a conclusion based on interviews with captured militants.

By Jason Slotkin and Mark Katkov/NPR

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