A.M. Edition for Dec. 13. The president-elect’s transition team explores ways to shrink, merge or even eliminate the top bank watchdogs in Washington. Plus, Trump advisers consider military action against Iran to stop its nuclear program. And the WSJ’s Jared Malsin is in Damascus, where the rebels who toppled the Assad regime are trying to chart the country’s future. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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