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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: The Syria Stumble

Which countries now stand to gain after the Syria cease-fire? Also, Trump’s plan to host the G7 at one of his properties. Plus, reflections on the legacy of Elijah Cummings.

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It’s Friday, October 18. Today, who else benefits from the U.S. withdrawal from Syria? ¶ Plus, what to make of the Trump National Doral resort’s new hosting gig. ¶ Finally, remembering Elijah Cummings, a reluctant partisan warrior.

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A brief cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Turkey seems to be doing little to contain the damage already done.

“Since the defeat of the Islamic State’s territorial caliphate, the U.S. has relied on Kurdish-led militias to

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