World Aug 28 U.S. ambassador apologizes for saying ‘animalistic’ in reference to Lebanese reporters By Associated Press
World Aug 12 Jordan, Syria, and U.S. officials discuss war-torn Syria’s reconstruction after deadly clashes In addition to the security challenges that Syria still faces since the fall of Bashar Assad's government in December, the country faces major economic and social challenges. By Associated Press
World Jul 21 U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel’s intervention Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country. By Abby Sewell, Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 Watch 8:26 Would Trump disrupt the economy? This billionaire hopes so Billionaire Tom Barrack, who made his fortune as a real estate investor, is a long-standing business associate and friend of Donald Trump, and now he's also an economic adviser and fundraiser to the Trump campaign. Economics correspondent Paul Solman sits… By PBS News Hour