President Obama is still weighing his options as he decides whether to send more troops to Afghanistan.
The president is also considering shifting the direction of the entire war as violence increases in the region.
Whit Johnson more this morning from Washington.
Bringing more troops like these into Afghanistan is now getting support from some Democrats.
The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says the US mission in the country is in serious jeopardy unless additional combat troops are sent in.
It's a view held by many Republicans.
But other high-ranking Democrats say the long-term solution is to strengthen Afghanistan's own forces.
President Obama is holding meetings with his war counselors, trying to decide if he should accept the recommendation of his top US commander in Afghanistan
to increase troop levels.
He must also decide whether to focus the fighting only on Al Quaida or to broaden the battle to include Taliban insurgents.
But leaders here in Washington aren't just worried about Aghanistan, they're concerned about the entire region.
Overnight, Pakistani fighter jets fought back against Taliban insurgents who launched a series of attacks this past week.
The most brazen assault was on Saturday when a team of 10 gunmen wielding assault rifles and grenades tried to break into Pakistan's army headquarters.
20 people were killed including several hostages.
The Obama administration has asked the Pakistani military to step up its efforts in fighting back against the Taliban, but the insurgents are proving to be a very tough opponent.
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