The top U.S. commander for the Middle East expressed disappointment in Taliban commitments to the newly signed peace plan, saying the current levels of violence are "higher" than allowed in the agreement. “To date, Taliban attacks are higher than we believe are consistent with an idea to actually carry out this plan,” Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie told the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) on Tuesday. “I spoke to the leader of the Taliban today,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn. Afghan forces killed at least 17 Taliban members in the clash. McKenzie was asked what evidence the U.S. has seen that the Taliban has cut ties with Al Qaeda.

Source: Fox News March 10, 2020 21:00 UTC