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Evening Report — Trump's post-election presser
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump holds sweeping post-election presser President-elect Trump addressed a plethora of topics including vaccines, TikTok, the Russia-Ukraine war and drones in his ...The Hill - 1h -
Post-Assad Syria is a critical first test for the Trump Doctrine
There is a perception that the Trump administration will disengage from Syria entirely, leaving a vacuum. However, I am less convinced. If Trump is committed to repairing the mistakes from the ...The Hill - 5h -
No more nation-building: Step back from post-Assad Syria
Our only absolute requirement is that the new government not support or harbor any terrorist organizations with global reach and ambitions to attack the U.S. homeland.The Hill - 7h -
Assad in first public comments since ouster says he wanted to keep fighting in Syria
Overthrown Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday in his first public comments since fleeing to Moscow that he wanted to keep fighting in Syria. In a statement posted to an official Telegram ...The Hill - 8h -
Syria's Assad blames 'terrorism' for regime collapse in first statement since defeat
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday made his first official statement since being topped by a rebel offensive and fleeing the country for Russia.ABC News - 9h -
Bashar al-Assad appears to give his first account of leaving Syria.
a statement posted to the facebook account once used by president assad when he was in officeThe New York Times - 9h -
Syria under Assad: Torment and torture
Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what's to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has ...CBS News - 23h -
Here's what to know about the US push for stability in post-Assad Syria
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East mission as America’s top diplomatABC News - 1d -
Thousands in Syria celebrate first day of prayers since Assad's regime fell
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Iraq on Friday to discuss the future of neighboring Syria. Meanwhile, thousands of Syrians came together in Damascus' main mosque for the first day of ...CBS News - 3d -
Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.The New York Times - 3d -
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad Syria
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Iraq amid push to stabilize post-Assad SyriaABC News - 3d -
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Starmer's plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?BBC News - 4d -
Trump is a test for the ‘Great Man theory’
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?Financial Times - 4d -
Fetterman calls for Trump hush money pardon in first Truth Social post
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) called for President-elect Trump to be pardoned in his New York hush money case in the senator's first Truth Social post, which he sent Tuesday. “The Trump hush money ...The Hill - 5d -
For Trudeau, Trump’s tariff threat is a test
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent post announcing his plan to enact a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming into the United States has shaken the Canadian political establishment.The Hill - 5d -
Syria's Post-Assad Vacuum Has Become a Shooting Range for Great Powers
The U.S., Turkey and Israel are all pursuing long-held ambitions in the country after Assad’s ouster weakened Iranian and Russian influence.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought ...The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade
The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.The New York Times - 6d -
Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Plus, how Netflix brought a magical town to life.The New York Times - 6d -
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Trump lays out Day 1 priorities in first post-election TV interview
President-elect Donald Trump is laying out his views on everything from immigration to the economy. During his interview on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, he said he'd launch sweeping changes on his ...CBS News - 6d -
Syria post-Assad power vacuum poses unexpected problems for Middle East, US
The stunning collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria presents "a moment of historic opportunity," President Joe Biden wrote on X on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The events set off celebrations among the population but also sparked concerns about how the disintegration of the regime would reverberate in the region.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
As Assad’s Regime in Syria Needs Help, Iran Exits
The collapse of a partnership built over four decades would reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."ABC News - Dec. 8 -
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Assad regime ends in Syria as rebels claim Damascus
Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad flees countryNBC News - Dec. 8 -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7 -
Biden considers preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons to protect President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile opponents from his possible retribution. But some Democrats argue these ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics
The White House is considering if President Biden should preemptively protect those who have been critical of President-elect Trump ahead of an incoming administration focused on retribution, a ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
'The perfect start!' - Starc traps Jaiswal lbw with first ball of Test
Watch as Mitchell Starc traps Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw with the first ball of the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
In First Post-Election Speech, Obama Calls for ‘Forging Alliances and Building Coalitions’
“Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success,” the former president said in the speech in Chicago.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Lung cancer ‘could be detected by world-first urine test’
Scientists hope for earlier detection after creating injectable sensor that releases compound into urine. Scientists have created a world-first urine test that could indicate the first possible ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as ...CBS News - Dec. 2
