"Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reconsider Syria's Terrorist Designation" In a surprise move, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to reevaluate its stance on Syria's status as a state sponsor of terrorism. The country has undergone significant changes since the ousting of long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad at the end of 2024, with the new government making efforts to rebuild and stabilize the war-torn nation. The lawmakers' letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argues that Syria's progress warrants its removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation that has imposed significant economic and diplomatic penalties on the country. As the US continues to navigate its complex relationships in the Middle East, this move could have far-reaching implications for Syria's future and its relations with the international community.
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers are asking the Trump administration to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST), arguing that the country has made massive strides since the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad at the end of 2024, according to a letter shared exclusively with The Hill. The letter to Secretary...
