Hagel to Testify on Controversial Taliban Prisoner Swap

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to shed more light on a controversial prisoner swap with the Taliban when he testifies publicly before a House panel on Wednesday.   Hagel is likely to face tough questions from lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee about the Obama administration's decision not to inform Congress about the deal ahead of time.   Last month, the Taliban agreed to free Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a U.S. soldier held captive in Afghanistan...

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