Once on U.S. Most Wanted List, Syrian President Al-Sharaa Now in White House to Meet Trump

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader once carrying a $10 million U.S. bounty, has arrived in Washington for a historic White House meeting with President Donald Trump. Ahead of talks, al-Sharaa even played basketball with U.S. military personnel, highlighting an unprecedented thaw in relations. The visit comes as Syria ramps up operations against ISIL and seeks international support for post-war reconstruction.