With Bashar al-Assad's fall, ket parts of Iran's “Axis of Resistance” are diminished or defeated. Scott Peterson dives into what is left of Tehran’s expensive strategy for regional dominance. Also in today's package, Kash Patel's historical comparisons to J. Edgar Hoover, a musical serving as a better informer than the news, and homeowner light displays building human connections in California. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Brooke Holder for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.