www.christianpost.com By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was undoubtedly the biggest story of the week in American politics. However, several other significant domestic and foreign policy developments that also occurred this week are not to be overshadowed.
While the Trump administration took some actions that pleased the president’s political base, such as litigation over a new congressional map in California, Trump also floated some proposals that drew the ire of conservative advocacy organizations and influencers.
Here are five highlights from this week.
1. Trump meets with Syrian president at the White House
On Monday, Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. After the meeting, which marked the first appearance of a Syrian head of state at the White House since the country’s establishment in 1946, Trump announced a six-month suspension of sanctions against Syria.
The suspension of sanctions against Syria reflects the Trump administration’s confidence in the country’s new leader, despite being affiliated with al-Qaeda. He changed his name from Abu Mohammed al-Jolani to Ahmed al-Sharaa after he rose to power following the toppling of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024.
“We have to make Syria work. Syria is a big part of the Middle East,” Trump said. “We want to see Syria become a country that’s very successful. And I think this leader can do it; I really do.”
Trump characterized his outreach to Syria as part of his ongoing effort to ensure peace in the Middle East. He detailed how “We’re working also with Israel on getting along with Syria, getting along with everybody, and that’s working amazingly.”
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