Plus: Biden revelations ignite new Democratic divisions{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP on Tuesday pushed for a realignment between the U.S. and strategic partners in the Middle East on the first major

President Trump has always viewed the presidency as a worldwide hunt for deals. And there is no better place for that than the Gulf, where a few men wield absolute authority over vast wealth.

The president is scheduled to depart next week on a dayslong tour of the Middle East, expected to stop in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.