that the taliban wouldn't take immediate control, that there would be an orderly withdrawal. all these message points really are flushed now. none of them have panned out. the circumstances just have radically changed. the u.s. trying to keep up, reacting, trying to adapt to the situation, trying to get the americans out safely. but i don't think anybody questions at this point that the t taliban are in control of the country. >> listen, they were treated, supposedly, as a peace partner, right, negotiations going back months. clearly no interest in a peacefupeace f f ful settlement. barbara starr, thanks. a arlette saenz is at the white house. does the white house have answers for what's happening there? what's their explanation? are they taking responsibility? what are you hearing? >> reporter: the white house has said that president biden will speak to the nation soon but discussions are still under way