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By Jun 21, 2019
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Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary

The Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 has put a number of limitations on acting secretaries, which could make things difficult for Army Secretary Mark Esper
By Jun 19, 2019
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‘We are there to deter aggression’ — Pompeo addressed CENTCOM on Iran mere moments before Shanahan announced his departure

Minutes before the Acting Secretary of Defense withdrew Tuesday from his confirmation process, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at MacDill Air Force Base about the need to coordinate...
By Jun 18, 2019
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Patrick Shanahan is out as acting defense secretary

Yahoo News reported on Tuesday that Shanahan's FBI background check was holding up the process.
By Jun 3, 2019
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Shanahan: No need for an IG probe into the USS John S. McCain controversy

The Pentagon doesn't need to investigate a White House directive for the U.S. Navy to move the warship USS John S. McCain from view before President Donald Trump's recent trip...
By Jun 2, 2019
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Pentagon to White House: Stop politicizing the military

"There is no room for politicizing the military," Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said.
By Jun 2, 2019
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Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

He said the troops in the region have the "required military readiness" without the exercises.
By May 24, 2019
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Shanahan to Naval Academy graduates: learn to embrace failure like samurai and Silicon Valley

Speaking at the Naval Academy's commencement ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, the acting defense secretary and former Boeing executive encouraged members of the Class of 2019 to embrace the...
By May 14, 2019
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The White House’s military options on Iran reportedly include a 120,000-troop deployment

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has presented an updated military plan to President Donald Trump's administration that envisions sending up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East should Iran attack...
By May 12, 2019
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Pentagon to transfer $1.5 billion to border wall from Afghan forces and other areas

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has approved the transfer of $1.5 billion to build more than 80 miles of barriers on the border with Mexico, including taking about $600...
By May 9, 2019
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Shanahan is here to stay: Trump plans to officially nominate him as Secretary of Defense

"Based upon his outstanding service to the Country and his demonstrated ability to lead."