How Trump’s Syria decision is testing GOP sup...

The "Freedom Desk" video podcast is a new project from Jason Rezaian, Director of Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post. 

On the final episode of Sidebar, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger breakdown the shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel – and whether it will hold. And having decided to enter the conflict, President Trump is now trying to play peacema ...  Show more

First, as fighting picks up in Gaza, the US ramps up their warnings to Israel. Democrats call for a shift, but can President Biden contain the Political fallout? Our panel will discuss. Then, as Donald Trump faces legal trouble, Presidential Candidates descend on Iowa. But is it ...  Show more

Amid Criticism From Congress And Bloodshed In Syria, Pres. Trump Moves To Sanction Turkey; Pres. Trump Threatens Sanctions On Turkey Over Syria Offensive As Sen. McConnell Rebukes His Decision To Pull U.S. Troops; VP Pence To Travel To Turkey; Will Try To Broker Ceasefire Between ...  Show more

First: In the rough. As President Trump tees off overseas, he faces urgent questions about a major tariff deadline and deepening starvation in Gaza. Will he make any progress? Plus: No end in sight. As Trump tries to put miles between him and the Epstein saga, could a new tactic ...  Show more

First: Open conflict. The U.S. and China hold high stakes trade talks. And Trump gears up for a trip to the Middle East as he looks to cut deals and broker ceasefires. Can he rein in the crisis he pledged to solve? Plus: Resistance. As the Democratic Party struggles with a winnin ...  Show more