Tag: Pentagon

The existence of the CIA program was widely reported based on anonymous sources, but government officials have avoided discussing it in public. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert noted that it is "an intelligence matter" when she declined to comment Thursday. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

General: Trump’s move to end Syria program ‘not a sop to the Russians’

Joel Gehrke · July 21, 2017 11:54 pm

The Pentagon has said Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who last appeared publicly in 2014 in Mosul, does not appear to be involved in command-and-control operations over Islamic State forces fighting in Iraq and Syria. (AP Photo/Militant video, File)

National Security

Jim Mattis on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: ‘I think he’s alive’

Travis J. Tritten · July 21, 2017 7:03 pm

A U.S. military official said the strike was conducted by a U.S. drone and struck a group of friendly Afghan forces who were gathered in a compound. (iStock)

National Security

US kills at least 9 Afghans in friendly fire airstrike

Jamie McIntyre · July 21, 2017 4:33 pm

The meeting was a chance for the president to hear first-hand about world hot spots, including North Korea, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Afghanistan, according to Pentagon officials. (Department of Defense photo)

National Security

Trump briefed on world hot spots at Pentagon session

Jamie McIntyre · July 20, 2017 8:13 pm

"Departing The Pentagon after meetings with @VP Pence, Secretary James Mattis, and our great teams." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump tweets video of him shaking service members’ hands while ‘God Bless the USA’ plays

Melissa Quinn · July 20, 2017 6:09 pm

Washington Secrets

GAO: $21 billion spent fighting ISIS

Paul Bedard · July 20, 2017 5:58 pm

If confirmed by the Senate, Wilkie would serve as undersecretary and Kurta would be his deputy overseeing and advising Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on training, personnel policy and the military's readiness to fight wars, according to the White House. (Image courtesy screenshot)

National Security

Trump nominates Robert Wilkie, Anthony Kurta to head Pentagon personnel and readiness

Travis J. Tritten · July 20, 2017 3:09 pm

Turkish state news exposes US military positions in Syria

Jack O'brien · July 19, 2017 8:29 pm

President Trump's picks do not demonstrate that he is serious about draining the swamp. Handing over the Defense Department to people with close ties to a small group of defense contractors ensures further waste and a disproportionate focus on costly items at the expense of alternative items that may truly be needed. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Beltway Confidential

Trump is swampifying the Pentagon

Tom Rogan · July 19, 2017 8:19 pm

A source close to the White House noted Mark Esper's nomination could create a "very interesting" situation given that his position would require him to sit on the Defense Acquisition Board. (Image courtesy screenshot)

National Security

Growing list of defense industry executives tapped for Pentagon posts could create complications

Sarah Bedford · July 19, 2017 4:47 pm

The White House will announce this week that Mark Esper will be President Trump's nominee to be secretary of the Army, an administration official tells the Washington Examiner. (Screenshot)

National Security

Exclusive: Trump to nominate Mark Esper as Army secretary

Jamie McIntyre · July 19, 2017 3:04 pm

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Trump will talk about fight against Islamic State at Pentagon this week

Sarah Bedford · July 19, 2017 2:24 am