But their main criticism was that Trump’s decision was a surrender of American imperial influence in Syria to Russia and Iran. In particular, they and other sections of the establishment are concerned that Iran will gain an upper hand in its regional power struggle with the U.S.’s..…

Washington While President Donald Trump brought his sales pitch for wall to Texas-Mexico Thursday, Senate compromise talks to end the government shutdown stalled and Democrats and Republicans spent the day casting votes aimed more at political messaging than resolving their disputes... ..…