Taliban Say They Now Control Last Holdout Afghan Province

The Taliban has advanced into Panjshir Province after resistance forces refused to negotiate. President Biden is sending Secretary of State Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin to the Middle East to thank allies and reassure them about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, several charter flights in Afghanistan have been grounded due to paperwork issues, with reports suggesting Americans are on board. Congressman Michael McCall has raised concerns about a potential hostage situation, although details remain unverified.

What was the response of the Taliban regarding the grounded planes?

What did Congressman Michael McCall suggest about the situation at the airport?