U.S. Defense Secretary

The 'Merchants Of Death' Survive And Prosper

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Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement Of Trump's Transgender Military Ban

Trump’s reasons for the controversial ban "donot appear to be supported by any facts,” the judge found.
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Letter From 114 House Democrats Challenges Trump's Decision To Ban Transgender Troops

"As you know, clear communication between the White House and the Pentagon is essential to our nation's security."
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Suggests U.S. Should Stay In Iran Nuclear Deal, Which Trump Has Called An 'Embarrassment'

Mattis appeared to break from Trump, who has strongly indicated that he plans to not renew the deal.
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Trump’s Afghanistan Surge Could Mean Big Money For Defense Contractor Tied To James Mattis

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Trump’s Transgender Ban: Distraction, Deflection And Feint

The president's proposed ban on transgender servicepeople is equal parts small and sinister.
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America’s Friends And Foes Alike Ask: Who Is In Charge Of U.S. Foreign Policy?

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Bill Clinton's Secretary Of Defense Likes Trump's North Korea Strategy

Pyongyang hasn't been this worried about U.S. military action in years, said William J. Perry.
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Any Increase In Military Spending Should At Least Target Our Most Serious Threat

The Trump administration's proposed budget ignores the advice of our military and intelligence leaders.
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Meet The Martin Shkreli Of Defense Contracting

Monopolists seem to be fleecing the Pentagon in an echo of Pharma Bro's 5,000% drug hike.
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