Trump’s Support From Democrats on Syria
Opposition leaders have criticized the president’s approval process, but not his military action itself.
The Trump Administration: The First 100 Days
What the new president has in store for the United States and the world
Trump's Syria Strike Was Unconstitutional and Unwise
The military intervention solved nothing, while bypassing Congress, betraying the president’s non-interventionist supporters, and highlighting his hypocrisy.
In The Freedom Caucus, Trump Meets His Match
This group of House conservatives are just as committed to their brand of right-wing populism as the president.
The Fight Against the Islamic State Just Got Harder
Initial thoughts on the Trump administration’s new front in the Syrian war
What Is Al-Shayrat Military Airfield?
The United States launched dozens of Tomahawk missiles at the base Thursday night, in response to the Syrian government’s chemical attack on a rebel-held city earlier this week.
A Polarized Political Response to Trump's Syria Strike
Some politicians applauded the president’s swift action, while others raised questions about its legal basis, or labeled it unconstitutional.
What Could Stop Trump From Launching a War in Syria?
After long insisting American action was unwise, the president is suddenly planning for military action—but he’ll face legal and practical hurdles.
Kushner and Bannon Battle for the Soul of the Trump White House
The clash between two of the president’s closest advisers could determine the future of the administration.
Will Republican Hawks Convince Trump to Take a Tougher Line on Syria?
Some GOP senators are urging action in the wake of a deadly chemical attack.
A Battle Between Nepotism and Nationalism
Stephen Bannon’s right-wing populist project is at odds with the interests of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.