Republicans Cool to Iraq’s New Leader

“A number of congressional Republicans are worried Iraq’s new leader won’t be the partner the U.S. needs in an increasingly turbulent Middle East,” Politico reports.

“Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with both President Donald Trump and a slew of lawmakers last week in Washington — his first international trip since taking office. But those on the Hill came away from the visit with more skepticism and reservations than Trump, who praised al-Zaidi’s leadership in their meeting.”