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Extraordinary warning to Donald Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defense cautioned Sunday against any move to involve the military...
Donald Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security
President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the director of the federal agency that vouched for the reliability of the 2020 election.
Trump fired Christopher Krebs...
Donald Trump fires Mark Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeat
President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, an unprecedented move by a president struggling to accept election defeat and angry at...
Despite Donald Trump attacks, both parties vow orderly election
Many lawmakers, including from Trump’s own Republican Party, vowed to make sure voters’ wishes are followed ahead of Inauguration Day in January.
Barack Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises
Obama is signaling a willingness to sharply critique his successor, President Donald Trump, and fill what many Democrats see as a national leadership void.
Pentagon and Donald Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
Both Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper also drew stinging, rare public criticism from Trump's first defense secretary, Jim Mattis.
Donald Trump ousts top defense official who certified Ukraine aid
John Rood is the latest in a series of resignations since the end of the impeachment trial.
Donald Trump to transfer $3.8B from military to fund border wall
Thursday's decision only heightened sharp divisions between Trump and some members of Congress.
Aide who testified against Donald Trump escorted out of White House
Vindman's status had been uncertain since he testified in a congressional hearing.
