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Syria cease-fire in question after fighting, shelling reported

October 18, 2019

Syria cease-fire in question after fighting, shelling reported

Just hours after President Trump announced a cease-fire between Turkish and Kurdish-led forces in Syria, journalists have reported continued fighting in the Syrian town of Ras al-Ayn on Friday morning, while other areas have reported relative calm since the agreement.

Sen. Thom Tillis: Democrats threaten our freedom of religion – Beto O’Rourke leads assault

October 18, 2019

Sen. Thom Tillis: Democrats threaten our freedom of religion – Beto O’Rourke leads assault

Last week, presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke went on national television and called for eliminating the tax-exempt status for any church or religious institution in America that does not recognize same-sex marriage.

Rebecca Grant: Cease-fire halting Syria fighting between Turks and Kurds faces uncertain future

October 18, 2019

Rebecca Grant: Cease-fire halting Syria fighting between Turks and Kurds faces uncertain future

The cease-fire agreement reached Thursday by the U.S. and Turkey to halt Turkish military operations against Kurdish forces in Syria for five days is just the first step in long and hard bargaining that lies ahead if further fighting is to be averted.

Turkey-Syria cease-fire: Senior US military sources 'highly skeptical' of deal

October 17, 2019

Turkey-Syria cease-fire: Senior US military sources 'highly skeptical' of deal

A very senior U.S. military source who spent years designing the U.S. anti-ISIS strategy liaising with both the Kurds and the Turks told Fox News on Thursday they are highly skeptical of the Turkey-Syria cease-fire announced earlier by Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Nancy Pelosi 'baited' Trump, and the president 'took the bait' in White House meeting, Sen. John Kennedy says

October 17, 2019

Nancy Pelosi 'baited' Trump, and the president 'took the bait' in White House meeting, Sen. John Kennedy says

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., led President Trump into a verbal back-and-forth that resulted in Pelosi and two other lawmakers walking out of a White House meeting, according to Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.

US, Turkey reach Syria cease-fire agreement: Read it here

October 17, 2019

US, Turkey reach Syria cease-fire agreement: Read it here

The U.S. and Turkey reached an agreement Thursday for a cease-fire in the Turks' deadly attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

Pence says Erdogan knows Trump 'says what he means' after Syria cease-fire

October 17, 2019

Pence says Erdogan knows Trump 'says what he means' after Syria cease-fire

Fox News’ Chief White House correspondent John Roberts sat down with Vice President Mike Pence in Ankara, Turkey Thursday following Pence’s announcement that Turkey had agreed to a ceasefire in Syria.

Pelosi, Schumer say Trump 'is flailing' after cease-fire deal

October 17, 2019

Pelosi, Schumer say Trump 'is flailing' after cease-fire deal

Pelosi and Schumer released a statement Thursday saying President Trump is "flailing" in light of his decision to reverse sanctions against Turkey in exchange for a “sham” ceasefire. They asserted this would undermine American credibility and send a “dangerous message” to both allies and adversaries that the American word cannot be trusted.

James Carafano: Syria cease-fire follows completely appropriate actions by Trump – Avoids needless bloodshed

October 17, 2019

James Carafano: Syria cease-fire follows completely appropriate actions by Trump – Avoids needless bloodshed

This does not appear to be a case of Washington trying to put a Band-Aid on a self-inflicted wound. Early reports to the contrary, Trump did not OK the widely condemned Turkish incursion. into Syria. Indeed, the administration spent months looking for ways to forestall it.

Chris Stirewalt says Trump hosting next G-7 at his Doral resort creates 'unnecessary problem' with 'world on fire'

October 17, 2019

Chris Stirewalt says Trump hosting next G-7 at his Doral resort creates 'unnecessary problem' with 'world on fire'

Fox News digital politics editor Chris Stirewalt panned the White House's announcement that President Trump will host next year's G-7 Summit at his Trump National Doral Miami resort.