Lillian Metzmeier   Louisville Courier Journal (This story has been updated with new information.) President Donald Trump endorsed Kentucky veteran Ed Gallrein to take on and oust U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie from Congress “ASAP” in an Oct.

The article explores the dire conditions in Rojava, a Kurdish-led autonomous region in Syria, highlighting economic hardship, ongoing violence, geopolitical tensions, and infrastructural collapse. It emphasizes the region's struggle for stability amid conflicts with Damascus, Turkey, extremist groups, and the decline in living standards, while noting the complex role of international actors like the United States.