Tag: Jim Mattis
Pentagon and Donald Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
Both Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper also drew stinging, rare public criticism from Trump's first defense secretary, Jim Mattis.
Not over yet: New U.S. Syria mission after Abu Bakr...
Pivoting from the dramatic killing of the Islamic State group's leader, the Pentagon is increasing U.S. efforts to protect Syria's oil fields...
GOP allies still trying to figure out how to read Donald...
As the first two years of President Donald Trump's administration close, Republican allies still haven't figured out how best to influence a...
Donald Trump wants a Space Force, but Pentagon has different idea
President Donald Trump wants a Space Force, a new military service he says is needed to ensure American dominance in space. But the idea...
Senate confirms Robert Wilkie for Veterans Affairs secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be secretary of Veterans Affairs, charged with delivering on President Donald Trump’s campaign promises...
Trade rocks already unstable U.S., China relations
President Donald Trump’s trade battle with China will exacerbate relations with Beijing that are already fraying on several fronts as the U.S. takes a...
China says trade deals are off if U.S. raises tariffs
China has balked at stepping up its purchases of American products, raising the odds of a trade war, if President Donald Trump follows through...
Donald Trump threatens Syria strike, cancels summit travel
After threatening a military strike against Syria, President Donald Trump on Tuesday cancelled plans to travel to South America later this week, choosing to...
Donald Trump signs proclamation directing troops to secure border
Asserting the situation had reached “a point of crisis,” to fight illegal immigration.
“The lawlessness that continues at our southern border is fundamentally incompatible with...
Mo Brooks praises Donald Trump’s decision to use military along southern...
Alabama 5th District U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks says he fully supports President Donald Trump’s decision to use American troops to defend the nation's southern...