Live updates: President Trump meets with Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia
What to Know
President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip began with a second day in Saudi Arabia before he heads off to Qatar.
Trump met this morning with his Syrian counterpart and former Islamist rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and urged him to recognize Israel’s statehood.
The administration is coming under increased scrutiny over its plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, which Trump defended on Truth Social yesterday, arguing it would be foolish not to accept the plane.
On Capitol Hill, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to testify before Congress for the first time since his confirmation hearing. Kennedy will be testifying in both the House and Senate about the White House budget proposal.
President Donald Trump is heading to Qatar as he continues his four-day trip to the Middle East. Follow along for live updates.