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June 4, 2014

Military to Probe Bergdahl Case; White House Apologizes for Lack of Notice to Congress 
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The U.S. military has announced a probe of the circumstances surrounding
Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's disappearance in Afghanistan that led to
his five-year capture. Bergdahl was freed over the weekend in a prisoner
swap with the Taliban. Despite winning the freedom of the lone known
U.S. prisoner of war, the deal has come under Republican attack amidst
reports Bergdahl voluntarily left his base after growing opposed to the
war in Afghanistan. The White House has apologized to key lawmakers for
failing to notifying them of the prisoner swap in advance. Senator
Dianne Feinstein said she received a call Monday night.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein: "I did have a call last night from the White
House and they apologized, he apologized."

Reporter: "Are they acknowledging that the law was broken in that
apology?"

Senator Dianne Feinstein: "I didn't ask for that. I mean, it was
obvious."
The Taliban meanwhile has released a video reportedly showing Bergdahl's
handover to U.S. Special Operations Forces on Saturday.

 

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