Despite President Trump's efforts to pull American forces from a "forever war" in Syria, Pentagon leaders said the mission to protect vital oil fields from ISIS has expanded and now includes a directive to keep anyone — including the Russian military and Syrian dictator Bashar Assad's forces — away from the energy reserves. (Associated Press file photo)
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Trump Transition: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a flurry of picks for his incoming administration. Get full coverage of the Trump transition from The Washingon Times.
