than they have been. there is obviously aerial reconnaissance to monitor the area. these are the measures they've taken. the president spoke about more drone strikes against jihadists that could possibly prevent more planning operations by these people, like the two that they took out. of course, there is the extraordinary situation on the ground and having to rely on the taliban. an enemy that the u.s. fought for two decades, to provide them with security against further isis attacks. i mean, it's amazing to think about. less than a month ago, lindsey, the u.s. was dropping bombs on the taliban. and today, they need their protection. it sounds surreal. but that is the chaos that has unfolded in afghanistan. >> ali, we're two days out from the august 31st deadline on tuesday. we'll do things stand right now? we'll do things stand ri>> the s evacuations. mostly now it's the withdrawal of u.s. troops. their numbers are down to about