Austin confirmed as new defense secretary in historic vote The former head of U.S. Central Command is the first Black defense secretary in American history.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould2 years ago
Mattis: ‘We’re better than our current politics’In an op-ed, the former Defense Secretary warns against America’s political infighting and hostility towards traditional allies.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
This week in Congress: The next Defense Secretary (maybe)Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 15, 2019.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choiceSenate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Why is a top GOP senator skeptical of Trump’s acting defense secretary?Sen. Jim Inhofe said that the current Pentagon leader lacks the "humility" of former Defense Secretary Mattis.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Trump triggers another resignation after sudden Syria policy shiftBrett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.4 years ago
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