The Trump administration is weighing military action against an al-Qaeda-linked militant group in Mali, according to current and former U.S. officials, opening the possibility of another overseas military campaign as the White House continues operations in the Middle East. Officials told The Washington Post that the administration is considering strikes against Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate that has rapidly expanded its influence across the Sahel and is now considered one of the world’s most capable jihadist organizations. No final decision has been made, and internal deliberations remain ongoing. White House debates next move The proposal has exposed divisions within the administration over whether the United States should become more directly involved in another foreign conflict. According to officials familiar with the discussions, one of the strongest advocates for military action is Sebastian Gorka, the National Security Council’s senior director for counterterrorism. Other officials have reportedly questioned