Jim Mattis

• Meet the groups trying to turn Republicans away from Donald Trump

  Hundreds of Americans are supporting a political action committee called Republican Voters Against Trump, which is trying to convince Republicans it’s OK to vote against the party.

  World

  Oct 19, 2020
  
• Former U.S. defence chief condemns Trump’s response to anti-racism protests

  Mattis took particular issue with the use of force to move back protesters so Trump could visit St. John’s Church the day after it was damaged by fire during protests.

  World

  Jun 3, 2020
  
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• Trump claims big win after launching Space Force

  In signing the 2020 National Defence Authorization Act that includes Space Force, Trump claimed a victory for one of his top national security priorities.

  World

  Dec 21, 2019
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• U.S. director of national intelligence Dan Coats to leave post next month: Trump

  Trump announced Coats' departure as Aug. 15 in a tweet that thanked Coats for his service.

  World

  Jul 28, 2019
• Mark Esper sworn in as new U.S. secretary of defence

  Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation by a vote of 90-8 and was sworn in at the White House by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

  World

  Jul 23, 2019
• Donald Trump gives no timetable for withdrawal from Syria

  During a Cabinet meeting at the White House in front of reporters, Trump said he had never discussed a reported four-month timetable for the withdrawal of 2,000 American troops stationed in Syria amid a battle against Islamic State militants.

  World

  Jan 2, 2019
• James Mattis urges troops to ‘keep the faith’ through ‘difficult’ times in farewell message

  U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis encouraged his troops to avoid distraction in a farewell message Monday without mentioning his boss, Donald Trump.

  Politics

  Dec 31, 2018
• Mattis’ permanent replacement will likely face close scrutiny over Trump’s foreign policy

  There are looming policy questions about the wars in Syria and Afghanistan, including critical decisions about how the Pentagon will carry out Trump’s order to pull all 2,000 U.S. troops out of Syria.

  Politics

  Dec 24, 2018
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• Trump says Patrick Shanahan will replace Jim Mattis as acting defence secretary

  U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday morning on Twitter that Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan will temporarily step into the role of Defense Secretary on Jan. 1 following Jim Mattis' resignation.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2018
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• Resignation of U.S. defence secretary not likely to damage Canada-U.S. security ties: experts

  Jim Mattis announced Thursday that he'd resign as of the end of February, in a move widely seen as a rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2018