WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran
"I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."…
Admiral picked to lead Navy is retiring after his judgment is called into question
Officials said Adm. William Moran recently took public affairs counsel from a former public affairs adviser who was removed from his position for drinking and fraternizing with junior officers.
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Reports of domestic violence prompt Shanahan to step down
Another personnel disruption is rocking the White House, as Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan withdrew from consideration for the permanent role Tuesday amid reports of domestic violence in his past. The Washington Post’s Aaron Davis spoke with Shanahan about…
U.S. sending troops to Mideast amid Gulf tensions over Iran
The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted Tuesday over Iran's announcement it will not comply with the international agreement that keeps it from making nuclear weapons. At the same…
In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump said he doubts there is a need to send more U.S. troops to the Middle East, despite heightened tensions with Iran. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan also disputed news reports that the U.S.
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told reporters the Defense Department has not yet determined how many troops might be sent to reinforce the existing U.S. military presence in the region. He disputed reports by The Associated Press and others that…
The funds originally targeted for support of the Afghan security forces and other projects will be used to help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the U.S.-Mexican border.
In a new sign of troubled relations with North Korea, the Pentagon said Wednesday it has suspended its efforts to arrange negotiations on recovering additional remains of U.S. service members killed in the North during the Korean War.
The new troops would be in support roles such as driving buses with detained migrants and providing meals to them.
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