A Foreseen Calamity in Syria

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In the final stretch of the midterm election campaign, polls have found that voters are latching onto the perceived corruption of the Trump administration.Kenneth P. Vogel, a New York Times investigative journalist, explores one major story line feeding that perception: how those ...  Show more

The Trump administration just imposed sanctions on Turkey for invading northern Syria. But it may be too late for America’s Kurdish allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

First, Pentagon reporter Dan Lamothe explains the complexities of the Turkey-Syria conflict. Then, political reporter Robert Costa explains how Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the border area might be putting his political coalition at risk. 

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