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A government watchdog is investigating Trump’s defense secretary. Here’s why.
The acting defense secretary is under scrutiny for disparaging comments he reportedly made about Lockheed Martin while serving in an official role.
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Here is the Pentagon’s list of construction projects that could be cut to fund a border wall
Not every project on the list would be cut, under the Pentagon's proposed rules
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Trump’s defense secretary faces ethics complaint over Boeing promotion
The complaint asks officials to investigate whether the acting defense secretary has improperly pushed for Boeing contracts while serving as a government official.
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White House proposes 3.1 percent pay raise for military
The 3.1 percent increase is the largest since 2010.
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Here’s how DoD will choose which projects to cut to fund the border wall
The cuts look to make "minimal impact" but are likely to target funds that were set to improve buildings in poor condition.
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The Pentagon wants to know how a border wall will improve troops’ ‘effectiveness’ before it contributes DoD dollars
The Pentagon needs the justification to be able to redirect military construction funds to support border wall.
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Pentagon chief asks allies to expand ISIS fight as US withdraws in Syria
Patrick Shanahan wants allies to evolve to fight Islamic State's global ideology
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Trump cancels Pelosi’s use of military aircraft for Afghanistan trip
The House Speaker and President are at loggerheads over the shutdown; Pelosi had been scheduled to travel to Afghanistan.
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Trump: No plans to name Mattis replacement soon
Trump announced Sunday that Shanahan would immediately replace Mattis.
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With Mattis leaving the Pentagon, is Dunford next to go?
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford shares many of the world views that drove Defense Secretary Jim Mattis out of favor with President Trump.
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