Warren faces first sustained attack in raucous debate

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The Take

Analysis

Think the Democratic debates haven’t changed much? They have.

The top candidates are still at the top, and others still struggle, but perceptions of strengths and weaknesses have shifted.

Trump, abortion and attacks on Warren: the Democratic debate's key takeaways

The candidates addressed age and experience – but hardly discussed climate – as they showcased their best quips

GUARDIAN

Trump gives early reprieve from policy battles

But fights quickly emerged once the debate shifted from the president to candidates’ visions for what they would do in office. 

• By Toluse Olorunnipa, Chelsea Janes and Matt Viser
• 1 hour ago

The Fix

Analysis

Winners and losers from the Democratic debate

Elizabeth Warren reaffirmed her front-runner status, while Joe Biden didn’t do much to help his standing — plus more debate takeaways and highlights.

• By Aaron Blake

Fact Checker: Key claims made during the debate

Full debate transcript

Graphic: Who spoke most?

The Russian President Keeps Doing What Russia Wants

JONATHAN CHAIT, NEW YORK


As the United States withdraws from Syria, Russia is stepping in, running patrols to separate warring factions, striking deals and helping President Bashar al-Assad advance.


NY TIMES

Syrian forces retake territory long held by U.S. allies, as Turkey expands offensive

Smoke rises Monday from the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain on the sixth day of Turkey's offensive against Kurdish forces. (Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images)

Syrian government troops moved back into towns for the first time in years after U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters, in a stunning reversal, reached a deal with the government. Turkish-backed rebels have begun a push to retake the northern city of Manbij, which has long been a flash point.

• By Erin Cunningham, Sarah Dadouch and Kareem Fahim
• 1 hour ago

In the Middle East, there’s one country every side talks to: Russia

Analysts say that American confusion and missteps — especially in the past few days — have opened the door to the Middle East for Russia.

• By Will Englund
• 1 hour ago

U.S. allies in Mideast weigh options as Putin visits region

Analysis: Trump hands Putin another win

Today’s WorldView

Analysis

Trump’s retreat in Syria turns into a mess

In the space of just a few days, the White House is already reaping what it sowed.

• By Ishaan Tharoor

Analysis: The four biggest foes of America that gain from U.S. pullout from Syria

WASHINGTON POST

Abandoned by the Russian President, Kurds Find New Ally With Syria's Putin Backed Government. 

NY TIMES

Trump withdraws U.S. forces from northern Syria, and administration scrambles to respond

Mourners attend a funeral Sunday for Kurdish political leader Hevrin Khalaf and other people killed during the Turkish offensive in Syria. (AFP via Getty Images)

“This is total chaos,” a senior administration official said on a day when Cabinet secretaries denied that the United States had “abandoned” its Syrian Kurdish allies to invading Turkish forces.

• By Karen DeYoung, Dan Lamothe, Missy Ryan and Kareem Fahim

U.S.-allied Kurds strike deal to bring Syrian troops loyal to Assad back into Kurdish areas

The announcement by the Syrian Democratic Forces further undermines the prospect of any continued U.S. presence along the Turkish border.

• By Liz Sly, Louisa Loveluck, Asser Khattab and Sarah Dadouch

Turkish-led forces film themselves executing a Kurdish captive

Unswayed by top advisers, Trump doubles down on decision

Officials say the president has tried to convince advisers and lawmakers that the United States is not to blame for Turkey’s military offensive

• By Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey

Trump faces bipartisan criticism over troop withdrawal

Hiring Slowed in September as Unemployment Rate Fell to a 50-Year Low to 3.5%.

Job growth was steady last month. The economy lost some momentum, though, as the trade war hurt manufacturing and global growth cooled.

By PATRICIA COHEN

GINGER BAKER

Ginger Baker’s Essential Songs: Listen to 15 Tracks

The musician who helped define the role of the superstar rock drummer has died at 80.

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