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HISTORICAL FACTS: Joel rayburn - The Untold Story

Scoop: White House pulls Joel Rayburn's nomination for top State job

Rayburn was controversial due to his alleged involvement in obscuring U.S. troop levels in Syria from President Trump in his first term.

Axios · Oct 27, 2025

Will Trump's Order To Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria Be Followed?

Reason heard from a minister in the new Syrian government about the Trump administration's outreach.

Reason · May 20, 2025

Senate panel leaders back Trump's lifting of sanctions on Syria - Roll Call

Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders offered rare bipartisan support for an executive action this week by President Donald Trump.

Roll Call · May 15, 2025

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Congress Sanctions a Syrian Government That No Longer Exists

The Caesar Act was meant to punish Bashar Assad’s government. It’s now a serious obstacle to Syria’s reconstruction.

Reason · Dec 26, 2024

What's Left For the U.S. To Do in Syria?

The Syrian civil war is over, at least for now. But the Biden and Trump administrations both seem keen on shaping the outcome—and U.S. partners are gearing up to invade.

Reason · Dec 9, 2024

The Classic Neocons Are Out, but They Might Still Get What They Want

Even without Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley, the Trump administration still could be heading for regime change in the Middle East.

Reason · Nov 11, 2024

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