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Pentagon watchdog to probe whether acting defense secretary used office to promote Boeing
A citizen watchdog group said Patrick Shanahan appeared to violate ethical rules by promoting Boeing and disparaging the company’s competitors to his subordinates. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
James Mattis jokingly calls new national security adviser John Bolton ‘the devil incarnate’
Mattis made the remark in jest upon meeting Bolton for the first time just outside the Pentagon. Continue reading
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis to discuss North Korea nuclear program on 1st official trip
By visiting Japan and South Korea on his first official overseas trip, Defence Secretary James Mattis is seeking to reinforce key alliances after President Donald Trump’s campaign-trail. Continue reading
Donald Trump to nominate James Mattis as secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary. Continue reading