The House Foreign Affairs Committee is moving forward with plans to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress concerning his testimony on the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. Multiple reports indicate that House Republicans are increasingly frustrated with Blinken's absence from hearings, calling his non-attendance a 'pattern of obstruction.' The State Department has pushed back, accusing the GOP of scheduling testimony when Blinken is unavailable. In a defensive response, Blinken has urged the committee chair to withdraw the subpoena, while Republicans are pressing ahead with contempt measures. As this political tug-of-war unfolds, Blinken is under scrutiny, with hearings scheduled for next week amidst ongoing criticisms of the withdrawal's handling.