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WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond, Lena H. Sun, Mary Ilyushina) - Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon

U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker’s reported death and the country’s elevated response.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - The College Sports Money Myth | BIFF

On the latest episode of “BIFF,” college football insider Ross Dellenger reveals the accounting dynamics of how football historically floated Olympic sports, while executive Sean Magee explains why college athletics doesn't have a "revenue problem," but rather an out-of-control "spending problem" on facilities and administrative bloat. #ProtectCollegeSportsAct #PCSA #collegesports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - 'ECONOMIC WAR OF ATTRITION': US is winning this amid Iran war, former CIA station chief says

Former CIA station chief Daniel Hoffman joins the show to discuss escalating Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and IDF security preparations ahead of October 7.

YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - ‘SPIRALS INTO CRISIS’: Trump turns up heat, Iran ADMITS economy in free fall

‘The Big Money Show’ discusses the fuel-price outlook as President Donald Trump weighs suspending the federal gas tax and Iran faces a deepening economic crisis. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow 00:00 | Trump Says Iran's Economy Is Struggling as Oil Flows Rise 00:34 | Trump Considers Federal Gas Tax Cut to Ease Pump Prices 01:42 | Oil Market Warning: Inflation Could Stay Persistent 03:22 | Iran's Economic Crisis Fuels Debate Over U.S. Pressure 05:52 | Iran's Admission Raises Questions About a Possible Deal

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Syria considering sending troops to Yemen to fight Houthis

Saudi Arabia and Syria are discussing sending Syrian troops to Yemen to join the counteroffensive against the Houthi rebels, three U.S. officials told Axios. - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is seriously considering it, but hasn't decided. Why it matters: While the discussion is mostly between Saudi Arabia and Syria, the Trump administration has been consulted by both countries and is not opposed in principle to such a move, the U.S. officials said. - But sending Syrian troops could inject a religious dimension into the Yemen war and exacerbate the conflict. The troops could include Islamist Sunni foreign fighters who participated in the rebellion against the Assad regime. They would be fighting against the Houthis, who follow Zaydi…

Which U.S. military command has been involved in the planning of the potential Syrian troop deployment?
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has been consulted on the logistics and methods of how Syrian troops could be deployed to Yemen, though the White House and CENTCOM declined to provide specific comments on the matter.
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What potential complications have been identified regarding the involvement of Syrian troops in the Yemen war?
There is a concern that sending Syrian troops could inject a religious dimension into the conflict and exacerbate the situation. This is because the troops might include Islamist Sunni foreign fighters who would be fighting against the Houthis, who follow Zaydi Shiite Islam.
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What is the position of the United States regarding the potential deployment of Syrian troops to Yemen?
The Trump administration has been consulted by both Saudi Arabia and Syria and is not opposed in principle to the move. U.S. officials suggested that this deployment would provide more support for the Saudi-backed operation without requiring the U.S. to become deeply involved. Additionally, officials believe it would strengthen the relationship between two U.S. allies, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
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What is the strategic goal of the Saudi-backed ground operation in Yemen?
The Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, launched a massive ground operation intended to retake territories currently controlled by the Houthis. The primary objectives of this offensive include retaking the capital city of Sanaa and securing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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What is the potential size and composition of the Syrian military units being considered for deployment to Yemen?
Sources indicate that the Syrian military could send between 10,000 and 20,000 troops to Yemen. The specific units under consideration are the 90th division located near Damascus and the 84th division based in southern Syria near Sweida. Notably, the 84th division includes thousands of Islamist Sunni foreign fighters who participated in the rebellion against the Assad regime under the HTS rebel group.
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What are Saudi Arabia and Syria discussing regarding the conflict in Yemen?
Saudi Arabia and Syria are discussing the possibility of Syria sending troops to Yemen to join a counteroffensive against Houthi rebels. The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh to discuss this, as the Saudis want to bolster Yemeni government forces which are currently less trained than the Houthi rebels.
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THEFEDERALIST (Eddie Scarry) - These Two Hyped-Up Things Definitely Don’t Matter In The ‘Cornell 7’ Allegations

Just because Doe's attorney wants to make every detail a scandal doesn't make it one. A lot of it doesn't matter at all.

WASHINGTONPOST (Justin Jouvenal) - Supreme Court wrestles with fight over Air Force munitions-disposal site on Guam

A nonprofit group contends that exploding the ordnance threatens the island’s main water source, sea turtles and an Indigenous cultural site.