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In farewell to troops, Obama urges restraint in using military force
The departing president said he thinks about the sacrifices of troops every day, and hopes other policy makers do as well
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Democrats like Mattis, but they won’t rubber stamp him to be Trump’s defense secretary
Few say they’ll oppose the retired Marine general’s nomination, but many do want to debate the military-civilian responsibility issues it raises.
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Obama speech will defend national security strategy employed during his presidency
The remarks, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, are expected to be his last major comments on national security before stepping away from the White House next month.
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It’s official: Donald Trump has chosen Gen. James Mattis for defense secretary
The 66-year-old former Central Command leader is popular in military circles for his tough demeanor and colorful quotes.
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McCain to Carter: No more last-minute personnel moves
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon won’t take over for several more months, but the top Senate defense lawmaker is telling Secretary Ash Carter that his work leading the military is all but finished.
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Retired generals set to fill key roles in the Trump White House
The president-elect has consulted with a number of prominent retired military figures in recent days about possible Cabinet appointments.
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Trump’s military will have more troops and more firepower — if he can find more money
The president-elect believes that military spending has dropped to dangerously low levels, but can he convince Congress to provide funding to undo that?
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John McCain says ‘idiots’ are behind the decision to delay military spending bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman called a six-month extension of fiscal 2016 defense spending “one of the worst mistakes we could ever make.”
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Congressional leaders opt for temporary budget until April 2017
The move delays resolution of the long-term defense budget for until at least April of next year, something military officials had hoped to avoid.
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Lindsey Graham: I can work with Trump on defense
The South Carolina senator and frequent foe of the president-elect on the campaign trail said Tuesday he will look for common ground where he can work with the president-elect.
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In farewell to troops, Obama urges restraint in using military force
The departing president said he thinks about the sacrifices of troops every day, and hopes other policy makers do as well
-
Democrats like Mattis, but they won’t rubber stamp him to be Trump’s defense secretary
Few say they’ll oppose the retired Marine general’s nomination, but many do want to debate the military-civilian responsibility issues it raises.
-
Obama speech will defend national security strategy employed during his presidency
The remarks, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, are expected to be his last major comments on national security before stepping away from the White House next month.
-
It’s official: Donald Trump has chosen Gen. James Mattis for defense secretary
The 66-year-old former Central Command leader is popular in military circles for his tough demeanor and colorful quotes.
-
McCain to Carter: No more last-minute personnel moves
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon won’t take over for several more months, but the top Senate defense lawmaker is telling Secretary Ash Carter that his work leading the military is all but finished.
-
Retired generals set to fill key roles in the Trump White House
The president-elect has consulted with a number of prominent retired military figures in recent days about possible Cabinet appointments.
-
Trump’s military will have more troops and more firepower — if he can find more money
The president-elect believes that military spending has dropped to dangerously low levels, but can he convince Congress to provide funding to undo that?
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John McCain says ‘idiots’ are behind the decision to delay military spending bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman called a six-month extension of fiscal 2016 defense spending “one of the worst mistakes we could ever make.”
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Congressional leaders opt for temporary budget until April 2017
The move delays resolution of the long-term defense budget for until at least April of next year, something military officials had hoped to avoid.
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Lindsey Graham: I can work with Trump on defense
The South Carolina senator and frequent foe of the president-elect on the campaign trail said Tuesday he will look for common ground where he can work with the president-elect.
-
In farewell to troops, Obama urges restraint in using military force
The departing president said he thinks about the sacrifices of troops every day, and hopes other policy makers do as well
-
Democrats like Mattis, but they won’t rubber stamp him to be Trump’s defense secretary
Few say they’ll oppose the retired Marine general’s nomination, but many do want to debate the military-civilian responsibility issues it raises.
-
Obama speech will defend national security strategy employed during his presidency
The remarks, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, are expected to be his last major comments on national security before stepping away from the White House next month.
-
It’s official: Donald Trump has chosen Gen. James Mattis for defense secretary
The 66-year-old former Central Command leader is popular in military circles for his tough demeanor and colorful quotes.
-
McCain to Carter: No more last-minute personnel moves
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon won’t take over for several more months, but the top Senate defense lawmaker is telling Secretary Ash Carter that his work leading the military is all but finished.
-
Retired generals set to fill key roles in the Trump White House
The president-elect has consulted with a number of prominent retired military figures in recent days about possible Cabinet appointments.
-
Trump’s military will have more troops and more firepower — if he can find more money
The president-elect believes that military spending has dropped to dangerously low levels, but can he convince Congress to provide funding to undo that?
-
John McCain says ‘idiots’ are behind the decision to delay military spending bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman called a six-month extension of fiscal 2016 defense spending “one of the worst mistakes we could ever make.”
-
Congressional leaders opt for temporary budget until April 2017
The move delays resolution of the long-term defense budget for until at least April of next year, something military officials had hoped to avoid.
-
Lindsey Graham: I can work with Trump on defense
The South Carolina senator and frequent foe of the president-elect on the campaign trail said Tuesday he will look for common ground where he can work with the president-elect.



