Monday Briefing: How Trump Re-Wrote Jan. 6

On the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riot, Trump has redefined the violent attack as “a day of love,” vowing to pardon rioters and shifting blame onto those who investigated his actions. Hostile states like Russia and Iran are increasingly using hybrid tactics, targeting Western countries with gray zone attacks. In Syria, ordinary freedoms are being reclaimed as picnics and protests emerge in once-restricted areas, while a former hitman for Duterte in the Philippines, Edgar Matobato, is on the run and seeking justice.

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