the united states to he and others have designated the group a terrorist organization. psychologist lemming state was also involved in the fight against the assad regime. now, us secretary of state anthony blinking is wanting that the militant group may try to rebuild its capabilities amid instability and syria. history shows how quickly moments of promise and descend into conflict in violence. isis will try to use this period to re establish as capabilities to create safe havens as our precision sites over the we can demonstrate, we are determined not to let that happen and will continue to protect our personnel against any threats from any course theory and people have endured so much suffering, we have work to do to ensure that they endure no more. oh, earlier i talked to ben him, then tell him who's at the foundation for defense? democracies in washington, dc explained what is still left of the so called islamic state in syria. it's a pleasure to be with you. listen, this is one of the things that as united to trans atlantic communities to focus their attention on the counter terrorism

the program, the united states top diplomat says he's concerned of a resurgence of the psychologist lemming state in syria. the wire is declared could be trying to rebuild its capabilities. also coming up, we make members of the syrian community living and is ready occupied golden hearts, many of whom are fearful for a series teacher the i'm anthony. help welcome to the program. as well. say is it just carried out? nearly 500 air strikes on syria and military assets of the last 2 dies is where the military says the destruct. most of the serious strategic weapons stockpiles. it says it wants to prevent weapons from the acid. aside arising from falling into the hands of islam, islamist extremists, the army also confirm that it's forces are pushing further in to a border officer established following the 1973 middle east war. however, it denied reports that these ready troops are advancing towards the capital, damascus. on the michael millstein who's a senior analyst at television universities a day on center for mid less than an african studies. we asked him if he thought as well as a strikes

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. >> further north in the ancient city of beth lem traditional mass though fewer people were in attendancevate. israel also had christmas celebrations today though it was the first time since the time since the fall of the assad regime earlier this month with islamic rebels now in control of the country there are questions what life might look like for minority population. >> christmas for this year for sure is not like any other year. there was a lot of changes, it a new birth to a new life. there is a lot of cautions but the life is almost normal. >> tonight marks the first night of hanukkah as jews across israel gathered to celebrate. though with israeli hostages still being held in gaza. families spent the day in hostage scare in tel aviv calling for the release of their loved ones. >> those families were supposed to light a menorah to mark the first day of hanukkah though the event was canceled due to a security threat in the area. mike? >> mike: trey yingst in the holy land, thanks very much. up next, the panel on changes the trump administration aims to make right away. >> what a ne

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evans and salazar, it is an honor to see this lem haitian come forward today as just one one small part of our nation's 250 anniversary celebration. this bill would authorize the architect of the capitol to create the time capsule and have it buried on the west lawn to remain sealed until july 2276, the nation's 500th anniversary. the contents will include items that we want important legislation -- that represent important legislation, a message from the 119th congress to the 2 44th congress and other items that we frequent our history. no one here today will see it as has been said, but to be redundant, an old proverb goes, a society grows great when the old plant trees who shade never sit in. this body does its work when we don't seek fame or followers, renown or retweets, but rather, when we work with the distant generations of americans for whom our names will be -- mere footnotes and enjoy the fruits of our work today. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the chair recognizes the gentleman from wisconsin. mr. steil: i have no f