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By Aug 3, 2020
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The Senate denied this divisive nominee a role at the Pentagon. Trump put him in a new job anyway

After failing to secure a Senate confirmation hearing, U.S. President Donald Trump's most divisive nominee for a Pentagon position so...
By Jul 8, 2020
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CENTCOM chief ‘not convinced’ that Russian bounties led to US troop deaths in Afghanistan

U.S. officials say the United States acquired intelligence suggesting that Russia may have paid bounties to Taliban-affiliated militants to kill...
By Jun 18, 2020
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Top Pentagon official resigns as critics accuse Trump of seeking ‘loyalists’

Kathryn Wheelbarger, one of the Pentagon's most prominent and respected policy officials, is resigning after three years in the job...
By Jun 18, 2020
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John Bolton: Trump asked China to help him win in 2020 and offered ‘favors to dictators’

In a withering behind-the-scenes portrayal, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton accused him of sweeping misdeeds that...
By Jun 7, 2020
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Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops in Washington D.C., official says

Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, and Attorney General William Barr...
By Mar 6, 2020
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Military deploys first coronavirus test kits, though capacity is limited

Military commanders are under pressure to quickly identify and contain any appearance of the virus on bases around the world.
By Jan 24, 2020
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SecDef Esper says he’s trying to ‘right-size’ military forces to counter China

"Everybody always assumes that when we talk reviews, it means reduction. Not necessarily," Esper said.
By Jan 10, 2020
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Trump cites plot to ‘blow up’ US embassy as element in decision to kill Soleimani

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani shortly after he landed in...
By Dec 3, 2019
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SecDef Esper: US troop drawdowns in Afghanistan are ‘not necessarily’ tied to a deal with the Taliban

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that any future troop drawdowns in Afghanistan were "not necessarily" linked to a...
By Nov 18, 2019
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China to US: ‘stop flexing muscles’ in the South China Sea

China on Monday called on the U.S. military to stop flexing its muscles in the South China Sea and to...
By Nov 18, 2019
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Esper: Military justice system ready to hold troops accountable following Trump pardons

Defense Secretary Mark Esper expressed confidence on Sunday in the U.S. military justice system's ability to hold troops to account,...
By Nov 17, 2019
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US and South Korea postpone upcoming military drills to bolster North Korea peace effort

The United States and South Korea said on Sunday they will postpone upcoming military drills in an effort to bolster...
By Nov 13, 2019
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Esper says he’s ‘open’ to spiking military exercises in South Korea

"I think we have to be open to all those things that empower and enable our diplomats"
By Nov 12, 2019
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Lt. Col. Vindman should not fear retaliation over Ukraine testimony, Esper says

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman should not fear retaliation over his testimony to the U.S. Congress in its impeachment...
By Oct 26, 2019
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Microsoft beats Amazon for Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract

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By Sep 9, 2019
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CENTCOM chief says the US will ramp up operations against the Taliban as Afghan peace talks collapse

U.S. Marine General Kenneth McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central Command, said during a visit to Afghanistan that the Taliban...
By Sep 8, 2019
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Trump says he canceled secret peace talks with the Taliban due to recent attacks

Trump said he had planned a secret meeting with the Taliban's "major leaders" on Sunday at a presidential compound in...
By Jul 10, 2019
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The US is pushing for a new military coalition to safeguard the waters off of Iran and Yemen

The United States hopes to enlist allies over the next two weeks or so in a military coalition to safeguard...
By Mar 19, 2019
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US-backed forces capture ISIS fighters tied to deadly Syria suicide bombing that killed 4 Americans

U.S.-backed forces have captured ISIS fighters tied to a January suicide bombing in Syria that killed four Americans, U.S. officials...
By Feb 18, 2019
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The US-backed Syrian force fighting ISIS asked for at least 1,000 Americans to stay

The commander of U.S.-backed forces in Syria called on Monday for about 1,000 to 1,500 international forces to remain in...
By Feb 15, 2019
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CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel recommends arming, aiding Syrian fighters after pullout

The United States should keep arming and aiding the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces following the planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria,...
By Feb 11, 2019
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Withdrawal of US forces in Syria likely to start in ‘weeks,’ CENTCOM commander says

The United States is likely just weeks away from starting the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria ordered by President...