6 d. ago Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

President Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency that enforces ethics law and protects whistleblowers, despite Ingrassia's links to extremists.

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2 w. ago Syria's Jihadi President, with Fresh Backing from Trump, Moves to Consolidate Power

The jihadist-led government of Syria announced the dissolution of all armed forces outside of the Syrian military and a major overhaul of its Foreign Ministry this weekend, apparently capitalizing on the momentum created by President Donald Trump announcing America would lift sanctions on the country. The post Syria’s Jihadi President, with Fresh Backing from Trump, Moves to Consolidate Power appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump announces major Middle East foreign policy moves — many sidestepping Israel

When President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions from Syria, Israelis couldn't believe it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Trump not to lift sanctions, media widely reported.

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3 w. ago Syrian Business Owners Energized by U.S. Promise to Lift Sanctions

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

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3 w. ago 'We Love You, Trump!': Syrians Dance in the Streets Following Sanctions Lifting

Spontaneous celebrations erupted in Damascus in response to the news that President Donald Trump would lift sanctions on Syria. The post ‘We Love You, Trump!’: Syrians Dance in the Streets Following Sanctions Lifting appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Syrian Business Owners Are Energized by U.S. Promise to Lift Sanctions

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

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3 w. ago NYT columnist Thomas Friedman sees 'creative possibilities' from Trump's Mideast trip

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says President Trump "made a very good move" in meeting with Syria's interim president and announcing he would lift sanctions on Israel's neighbor.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Promise to Lift Sanctions on Syria Gives Business Owners Hope

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

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3 w. ago Syrian aid group leader says U.S. lifting sanctions is historic moment

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria.

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3 w. ago Trump Meets Syria’s President a Day After Promise to Lift U.S. Sanctions

President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.

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3 w. ago 3 Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, Syria sanctions may lift

NPR has identified some Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, why Trump's pledge to potentially lift sanctions on Syria is significant.

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3 w. ago Trump meets with Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions on war

President Trump met with Syria's interim President on Wednesday, a day after lifting sanctions and marking a major policy shift towards peace and rebuilding relations.

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3 w. ago Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.

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3 w. ago Trump says Sharaa is a 'tough guy' with a 'real shot' at stabilizing Syria

Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.

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3 w. ago Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists

NPR has identified three Trump administration officials with close ties to antisemitic extremists, including a prominent Holocaust denier.

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3 w. ago Trump expected to meet Syrian leader after announcing he will lift sanctions

Trump expected to meet Syrian leader after announcing he will lift sanctions  BBC

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3 w. ago Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600B Saudi deal

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600B Saudi deal  KSL News

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3 w. ago US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know

US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria and Meet With New President

President Trump, on a state visit to Saudi Arabia, said he made the decision after speaking to the Saudi crown prince. The president is trying to drum up Saudi investment in the U.S.

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3 w. ago Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy  Al Jazeera

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