Biden Pardons His Son Hunter in U-Turn, and Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Advance

Plus, Oxford’s word of the year is ….

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On Today’s Episode:

Biden Issues a ‘Full and Unconditional Pardon’ of His Son Hunter Biden, by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the Matt Gaetz Selection, by Peter Baker

Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted, by Raja Abdulrahim

Mexican Cartels Lure Chemistry Students to Make Fentanyl, by Natalie Kitroeff and Paulina Villegas

Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year Is…, by Jennifer Schuessler