President Donald Trump says it is a foregone conclusion that the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives will vote to impeach him as he pushed for Republicans to rally to his defense. Former Central Intelligence Agency officer Jack Rice a criminal defense attorney joins International Edition’s Lori Lundin live for analysis.

Plus, U.S. forces crossed into Iraq from northeastern Syria Monday, part of the broader withdrawal from the region that was ordered by President Donald Trump ahead of a Turkish incursion. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayiip Erdogan Tuesday for high-stakes talks on what happens next in Syria. VOAs Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has more from Washington.