Afghanistan decision to come within days, White House says

Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will announce within days whether he will send more troops to Afghanistan, the White House said after he met with his national security team Monday night.

"After completing a rigorous final meeting, President Obama has the information he wants and needs to make his decision and he will announce that decision within days," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

The U.S. commander on the ground has asked for more troops and Republicans have criticized Obama for the drawn-out consideration process. The White House has defended its timetable, saying the president wants to get the decision right, not fast. Full story