Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions; "America First" Speech at West Point
Key Takeaways
- Trump administration lifts major sanctions on Syria to aid new government.
- Trump promotes 'America First' agenda, ends 'nation-building,' eliminates DEI at West Point.
- Report: Federal workers face mental health struggles due to Trump administration policies.
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Trump administration lifts sanctions on Syria.
On May 24, 2025, the Trump administration lifted major sanctions on Syria to aid the new leader in establishing a stable government after Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship fell last year. The Treasury Department removed regulations on financial transactions, and the State Department suspended sanctions under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act for six months.
Trump addresses West Point, promotes 'America First' agenda.
On May 24, 2025, President Trump delivered a commencement address at West Point to approximately 1,000 cadets, declaring a 'golden age' due to his efforts. He emphasized ending 'nation-building crusades,' eliminating DEI programs, improving the military, and prioritizing merit-based hiring.
Report: Federal workers face mental health struggles under Trump.
On May 24, 2025, The Washington Post released an investigation detailing mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts and panic attacks, among federal workers due to mass firings and agency disruptions during the Trump administration. Jan Kucklick and Steven Dick shared their experiences of the administration's impact on federal workers and contractors.
Inside the Beltway
Jimmy Carter aide Frank Moore dies at 89.
On May 24, 2025, news outlets reported the death of Frank Moore, a top aide to Jimmy Carter, at the age of 89.
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Trump profits like no other president.
The article discusses how Donald Trump has profited in ways that are unparalleled compared to other presidents.
White House Watch
Correction: Trump cites Levitt, not golf buddy, on trophy wife.
On May 24, 2025, a correction clarified that President Trump stated real-estate developer William Levitt, not a golf buddy, had a trophy wife.