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Morning Rundown: Hunter Biden pardon repercussions and the calculated timing of Syria’s reignited civil war


Donald Trump could potentially use Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, for his own political gain, causing concern among some lawmakers and strategists. The pardon has sparked debates about the reasons behind it and its potential implications for Trump’s future actions, especially regarding controversial pardons. This move by Biden has led to fears that it may give Trump the justification to pursue far-right ambitions and undermine the Department of Justice.

In other news, a missing Hawaii woman, Hannah Kobayashi, has been reported to have left the country and crossed into Mexico, according to Los Angeles police. The case has been reclassified as a voluntary missing person case, with authorities urging Kobayashi to contact her family. Meanwhile, the Oxford University Press has revealed “brain rot” as its 2024 word of the year, reflecting the societal trend of mental or intellectual deterioration due to overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging content, particularly on social media.

In Syria, rebels led by Hayat Tahir al-Sham launched an assault that recaptured territory from President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, reigniting the country’s civil war. The offensive comes at a time when Assad’s allies are distracted or depleted, leaving Syria in a vulnerable position. Questions are raised about the potential involvement of the US and the threat of ISIS regrouping.

Lastly, Congress faces a key funding deadline to avert a government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans likely to pass a temporary funding resolution. Republicans are considering the implications of delaying the deadline into Trump’s term as president-elect, while also balancing the need for confirming nominees and passing new bills. The situation remains tense as both parties negotiate the spending levels for the new fiscal year.

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