Will Trump & Musk Send the US Government into Shutdown?

Welcome to the TLDR News Daily Briefing

In today’s episode, we run through how the US Government chaos is continuing. Also, we discuss which western countries are sending diplomats to Syria; why Trump is threatening the EU; Syria closes largest oil refinery; & UK names next US ambassador.

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Further reading:

✍️ US Government Chaos

✍️ Western Diplomats Dispatched to Syria

✍️ Trump Threatens EU

✍️ Syria Closes Largest Oil Refinery

✍️ UK Names New US Ambassador

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00:00 Intro
00:18 US Government Chaos
02:41 Western Diplomats Dispatched to Syria
03:53 Trump Threatens EU
05:11 Syria Closes Largest Oil Refinery
06:37 UK Names New US Ambassador
07:46 Sponsor

[douglassorge]

Crazy how Musk wasn’t listed on the Ballot as Trump’s running mate

[ethanteige]

Have a fantastic holiday, everyone at TLDR! You all deserve it for such a great year 🎉

[simoncelt]

The term we’re looking for is “oligarchy”

[richardyong]

Sending someone with a title of "prince of darkness" to the us as an ambassador is definitely not a foreshadowing

[SeverusFelix]

I'm a family farmer. I've never seen a dime from the USDA. That money all goes to the big boys.

[simplythatguy]

To the TLDR team, have a great Christmas and New Year! Your guys’ journalism is one of the reasons why I’m currently pursuing a political science degree. I’m eternally grateful to everyone there!

[crypticscriber]

I understand that the TLDR office has limited resources that it may expend, but it would be nice to have an Asia-Pacific branch that covers topics from New-Zealand to Japan. There are quite a few things happening, maybe not as exciting as the overthrow of Assad, however it is also an important sphere.

[Murky_Crow]

Why does Ben continue to avoid juggling? ):

[FlavouredInsecticide]

Woah, the US government may shut down! In other news, water is wet!

[sophieedel]

Do US - EU trade figures account for massive companies like Google and Facebook making billions in Europe? Because if it is only goods and not services, that is a massive oversight. The US makes billions in Europe, they monopolize tech.

[caseclosed]

“The UK sends the Prince of Darkness to the US” would have been a better title…

[thene]

President Elmo is now pretending he didn't cause this mess lmaooo

[anoriolkoyt]

The richest man in the world, who was not elected, is telling congress what to do. And half of the country is ok with this. 😊

[RazgrizGirl]

thank you lot for all the amazing journalism! ❤

[Kwippy]

This is what the American people voted for. Let them enjoy it. Break out the popcorn.

[nickhalden]

Happy Christmas, Ben, and the entire team!

[henriksaarno]

Merry Christmas, and a happy new year to the whole TLDR crew! Thank you for all the great coverage during the year!

[willardSpirit]

EU and Canada should start a trade deal to rely less on the US

[blackwatertv]

Vice president Trump is not appreciating all the attention that President Musk is getting.

[miloszkraszewski]

Thank you tldr team. Wish you all the best. Thank you for your journalism.