SYRIA

NPR -  President Biden yesterday said that the U.S. is prepared to work with Syrians as they work to create a new government. Biden has called Assad’s ousting a moment of risk and opportunity. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump took to social media to express a different tone. He said that Syria is not a U.S. problem and the nation should not get involved and instead just let it play out. The rebel group HTS, which is now in power in Syria, has been on the list of terrorist groups since 2012. This means that the U.S. can’t work with the group directly. Biden says HTS is saying the right thing, but the U.S. will be watching its actions, NPR’s Greg Myre says. Though Trump doesn’t want the U.S. involved, it is easier said than done as U.S. troops are in the country not only fighting ISIS but protecting civilians.