Afghanistan evacuation: DHS to take lead on relocating Afghan citizens in US, Psaki says

The Department of Homeland Security has taken lead on the process of relocating Afghan citizens entering the United States, putting them through a "thorough" vetting process. 

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday announced the strategic pivot that places the DHS at the heart of a key operation in the final days of the long-winded withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. 

"Already, DHS has been working closely with agencies across government – including our military, diplomats, intelligence community and law enforcement professionals, and many others – to ensure all Afghans are screened and vetted prior...