Matt Gutman, ABC's chief national correspondent, brings his insights from years of covering the Middle East, while Stephen Portnoy, a national correspondent, delves into legal and political analysis. They discuss the surprising fall of Bashar al-Assad as Syrian rebels seize Damascus, the implications for Syrian refugees, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. They also touch on president-elect Trump’s contentious plans for pardons related to the January 6th riots and the ongoing legal battles facing TikTok amid national security fears.