Free Syrian Army

Syrian Rebel Groups Condemn Cuts To CIA Weapons Shipments

Free Syrian Army fighters take cover from incoming fire in the Izaa district in Aleppo, Syria, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP/Manu Brabo)
Despite a solid eight months of stories about President Trump considering ending the CIA program to arm Syrian rebels, yesterday’s announcement that he’s ending that program has the rebels claiming they were totally “blindsided” and never expected such a move.

Why Did John McCain Just Take a Secret Trip to Syria?

(MPNDespite his experience as a U.S. veteran and prisoner of war, Arizona Senator John McCain is about as pro-war as they come. While he faded from view somewhat following his failed bid for the presidency in 2008, McCain remains a very active senator, particularly in regards to the Syrian conflict that has raged on for the better part of six years.