down the road. >> but the fundamental question remains to what extent will the trump administration expand the u.s. effort to help rebuild these war-torn areas. barbara starr, cnn, the pentagon. >> well, eight months of fierce battles in mosul, iraq could end any moment. iraqi troops close to completely ousting isis from the city. on monday the fighting was still raging. in the little yellow corridor. compare that to a year ago when all the territory in green was under isis control. it's believed there are just a few hundred militants left. reuters reports that iraqi forces expect to have full control of mosul by the end of the week. up in the skies a different mission to bring down the terror group is taking place. it's being commanded from the uss george h.s. bush.