October 13, 2019 Mattis says ISIS 'will resurge' in Syria following Trump's move to withdraw US troops Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis criticized President Trump’s decision to remove American troops from Syria, saying in his first public comments on the matter that the Islamic State now “will resurge” in the region.
October 3, 2019 Pentagon to turn over all Ukraine-related documents to Defense Department general counsel The Pentagon’s top spokesman told reporters Thursday that all documents related to Ukraine and House Democrats' impeachment inquiry into President Trump over his July 25 phone call with the Ukrainian president will be collected and turned over to the Pentagon’s general counsel.
September 26, 2019 US sends troops, air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran attacks The U.S. is sending a Patriot missile battery, four ground-based radar systems, and 200 support troops to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran's increasingly aggressive behavior, officials announced Thursday.
September 18, 2019 Pentagon cancels 3 border barrier projects over costs The Defense Department has nixed three border barrier projects in Arizona due to costs, according to court documents filed Monday.
September 9, 2019 Steve Hilton: Gen. James Mattis goes from defending America to selling out America Mattis goes from "Mad Dog" to swamp lobbyist.
August 22, 2019 Pentagon 'very carefully' watching China, it's 'No. 1 priority,' Defense Secretary Mark Esper tells ӣƵ China is the Pentagon's “number one priority,” and the United States is watching Beijing "very carefully" in order to safeguard America.
July 27, 2019 Rebecca Grant: New Defense Secretary has an epic challenge ahead -- but he also has a vision for our military Mark Esper, the new Secretary of Defense, has an epic challenge ahead to deter Russia, China and other high-tech threats.
July 23, 2019 Mark Esper sworn in as new secretary of defense Former Army Lt. Col. Mark Esper was sworn in as the new defense secretary during a brief White House ceremony Tuesday, making him the first permanent Pentagon boss since James Mattis resigned last December.
June 19, 2019 Rebecca Grant: Trump needs a 'wartime' leader at the Pentagon, and fast Here's what President Trump should look for in his next secretary of defense.
May 30, 2019 USS McCain flap prompts acting defense chief Shanahan to have aide 'look into' matter Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says his chief of staff will look into reports that the White House requested the USS John McCain be hidden from view during President Trump's visit to U.S. troops stationed in Japan.