Ep 331. December 13, 2024

Most Western nations, including the U.S., have designated Hayat Tahrir al-Sham as a terrorist organization. But with the group now having ousted former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the question world leaders have now is should they recognize the group. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Syria. Since November, more than 3,000 drone sightings across at least six eastern states have prompted a chorus of officials to demand answers. Tom Hanson has the latest. A Manhattan grand jury is hearing the case against the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD investigators say they have evidence which places the suspect at the scene of the murder. Lilia Luciano has the latest. In a sign that Silicon Valley is hoping to make inroads with the incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump this week received $1 million donations to his inaugural fund from Amazon and Meta. He also received a pledge for a $1 million donation from Open AI CEO Sam Altman. The donations come as Trump prepares to attend Saturday's Army-Navy game with business and political leaders. Nikole Killion reports.