So it's now incumbent upon all the opposition groups to seek a role in governing Syria

to demonstrate their commitment for the rights of all Syrians, the rule of law, and the protection

of religious and ethnic minorities.

These past few days have been historic.

And, you know, it's in the days ahead

that will determine the future of this country.

We intend to approach them with strength,

wisdom, and resolve.

That was President Joe Biden yesterday at the White House,

addressing the end,

Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.

We'll bring you expert analysis on this major development in the Middle East.

Also ahead, we'll go through the sweeping changes proposed by President-elect Donald Trump

during his exclusive interview with NBC's Meet the Press.

And we'll have the very latest in the

murder investigation of the United Healthcare CEO, including the new evidence found by the NYPD

over the weekend. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Monday, December 9th, the day after Juan Soto left the New York Yankees.

We'll have more on that later in the show.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thank you for starting your day and week with us.

We've got a lot to get to this morning,

and we'll begin with the news of Syrian rebels toppling President Bashar al-Assad's regime over the weekend,

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