Jim Mattis

U.S. Still Has No Permanent Defense Secretary, 7 Months Since Mattis Resignation

It's the longest such stretch in Pentagon history.
By Robert Burns, AP

Acting Defense Secretary Says He Hasn't Determined Amount For 'Emergency' Border Wall

Shanahan said he has a great deal of discretion in deciding how to use the authorities granted to him by Trump's declaration Friday of a national emergency.
By Bob Burns, AP

U.S. Starts Withdrawing Troops From Syria Amid Confusion Over Timetable

A U.S. official confirmed the withdrawal but declined to comment on specific plans or movements.
By Philip Issa and Zeina Karam, AP

Chief Of Staff To Defense Secretary Resigns 5 Days After Departure of James Mattis

“After two years in the Pentagon, I’ve decided the time is right to return to the private sector."
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Opinion | Mike Pompeo Is The Spineless Personification Of Trump's Foreign Policy

His sycophancy stands in stark contrast to Jim Mattis' principled resignation.
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David Petraeus Suggests He Would Reject Offer To Serve Under Trump

The former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan appeared to quash rumors that he will succeed Jim Mattis as secretary of defense.
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Jim Mattis Implores Defense Department To Defend The Constitution In Farewell Memo

Mattis was forced out of his job early after his resignation letter angered President Donald Trump.
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Mattis Shares Christmas Message Taped One Day Before Resignation

"To all you lads and lasses holding the line in 2018 on land, at sea or in the air, thanks for keeping the faith," he said.
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Opinion | Donald Trump, Walled Off From Reality

Will two fresh crises be enough for congressional Republicans to act?
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Dick Durbin Begged Jim Mattis To Stay To Stop Trump 'From His Worst Impulse'

“I was one of many senators who privately sat down with Gen. Mattis and said, 'Please stay,'" Durbin revealed on "Meet the Press."
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