US, Taliban close to 'reduction in violence' agreement

Robert O'Brien was asked whether Trump would sign off on an agreement where both the Taliban and U.S. forces would pledge to adhere to a “reduction in violence" — a move that could lead to all-Afghan negotiations to end the decades-long conflict and outline a political future for the country.The agreement would call for the Taliban and U.S. forces to refrain from conducting attacks or combat operations for seven days, according to a person familiar with the ongoing discussions who wa