Trump backs Iraq’s prime minister. Some Republicans want to see results.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers in Washington, with Trump supporting his leadership. Congressional Republicans, including Joe Wilson and Tim Burchett, expressed skepticism about al-Zaidi’s ability to disarm Iran-backed militias, citing ongoing attacks and his attendance at Iran’s late leader’s funeral. Al-Zaidi has pledged to meet a Sept. 30 deadline for disarming militias, but progress remains uncertain.