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December 20, 2015

Hagel tight-lipped on what led to resignation

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in what was likely his last appearance at the Pentagon podium, offered little explanation Thursday over his abrupt departure from the Obama administration – staying coy on what led to his resignation.

December 20, 2015

Obama to announce Defense secretary pick Friday

President Obama plans to announce his pick to lead the Pentagon on Friday.

December 20, 2015

Fort Hood victims set to receive Purple Hearts, combat status

Congress is set to make victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shootings eligible for Purple Hearts and combat injury benefits after the Obama administration has denied them the status for the past five years.

December 20, 2015

Ex-Pentagon official Carter emerges as leading contender for secretary, amid confusion over pick

In typical Washington Beltway form, an unconfirmed news report Tuesday morning that President Obama had picked Ashton Carter to be his defense secretary later was repeated by a top Republican senator to another news agency, which then urgently reported it as fact -- sourcing the senator.

December 20, 2015

Obama approves sending up to 1,500 more US troops to Iraq

President Obama has approved sending up to 1,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq, more than doubling the number being deployed to help Iraqi forces fight the Islamic State.

December 20, 2015

Defense Secretary pick will be a challenge for Obama

The job opening of Defense Secretary is emerging as a thanks-but-no-thanks opportunity, as some of the top potential prospects have already said they’re not interested in the job.

December 20, 2015

Ex-Defense official Michele Flournoy takes self out of running to succeed Hagel at Pentagon

Flournoy had been discussed as a front-runner for the position after Hagel announced he was quitting Monday.

December 20, 2015

Ugly ouster: 'Frustrated' Hagel faces unfair sniping on way out, says McCain

Ousted Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had become "very, very frustrated" in the post before President Obama sought his resignation, according to a key lawmaker, who blasted the White House for a whispering campaign that accompanied the Pentagon boss' abrupt ouster Monday morning.

December 20, 2015

Sen. Reed, ex-Defense official Michele Flournoy surface as possible Hagel replacements

The expected resignation on Monday of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel immediately sparked speculation about potential replacements including the name of Michele Flournoy, who if appointed would be the first female to hold that post.

December 20, 2015

Hagel: Islamic State presents new challenge to US

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is calling the Islamic State group "an incredibly powerful new threat."