Monday was the bloodiest day of the year in Iraq after bombings and shootings spurred by Al Qaeda left 93 dead. The news comes as conflict continues to escalate in neighboring Syria, where it is reported that the Obama administration has begun to quietly work behind the scenes to help facilitate the end of the Assad regime. Looking at what appears to be a resurgent Al Qaeda in Iraq following the American exit last December, concerns grow that Syria after President Assad could become a vacuum for Al Qaeda and Al Qaeda sympathizers. Joined by Stephen Yates, the “Real News” panel discussed the situation in Syria and whether Monday’s violent news from Iraq can provide any insight for how the U.S. should approach the conflict and region post-Assad. Watch a clip from segment below: