Associated PressDecember 9, 2020
9min366
Lloyd Austin's confirmation would require a congressional waiver, the third ever but the second in four years.
Tag: Jim Mattis
Associated PressDecember 9, 2020Associated PressJune 3, 2020
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Mattis was appalled by Trump's response.
Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018
6min336
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio had a dire warning regarding the recent actions of Saudi Arabia, arguing Saudi leadership could “pull us into a war” if not reprimanded for the killing of a Saudi journalist. The White House has signaled a willingness to believe the word of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he had no […]
Scott PowersMay 25, 2018
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Florida’s U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is expanding his publicly-expressed concerns about President Donald Trump‘s dealings with China to include a warning Friday that the administration needs to urgently address that country’s rapid militarization of the South China Sea. Rubio on Friday joined U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican; and Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, in […]
Associated PressMay 25, 2017
25min224
The Latest on President Donald Trump’s first trip abroad (all times local): 4:48 p.m. President Donald Trump is lecturing members of the NATO alliance to pay their fair share on defense during a ceremony at NATO headquarters. Trump says NATO members must “finally contribute their fair share” and meet their obligations. The president has been […]
Associated PressFebruary 20, 2017
7min222
President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, a prominent military strategist known as a creative thinker, as his new national security adviser, replacing the ousted Michael Flynn. Trump announced the pick Monday at his Palm Beach, Florida, club and said McMaster is “a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience.” The president’s […]