Tag: Pentagon

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

His nomination appeared in jeopardy when McCain hammered him repeatedly for what the senator felt were incomplete and inappropriate answers to committee questions. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

National Security

Senate confirms Trump’s deputy defense secretary in 92-7 vote

Travis J. Tritten · July 18, 2017 5:18 pm

Central Command says less than one-third of 1 percent of engagements resulted in a credible report of an unintended civilian death. (AP Photo, File)

National Security

Pentagon disputes report of 12 civilians a day dying in Trump’s war on ISIS

Jamie McIntyre · July 17, 2017 6:27 pm

A Russian spokeswoman charged Friday that the U.S. embassy in Moscow is flooded with CIA and Pentagon spies, a possible sign that Russia may be preparing to expel them. (By NVO/Wikipedia)

Russia accuses US of sheltering spies in Moscow embassy

Pete Kasperowicz · July 14, 2017 1:16 pm

Meanwhile, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has criticized Schumer's party for "historic obstructionism" in the effort to approve nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Chuck Schumer blocks John McCain’s attempts to get a floor vote on Pentagon nominee

Travis J. Tritten · July 13, 2017 9:40 pm

"Once you give up a base or capability, you may never get it back or it is incredibly expensive to replace." (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

National Security

House rejects bid to close unused military bases

Travis J. Tritten · July 13, 2017 7:44 pm

"These climate programs and policies have nothing to do with the mission of the United States' Armed Services," said a letter sent to House members. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

Energy and Environment

Groups push to gut Pentagon’s climate directives in spending bill

John Siciliano · July 13, 2017 5:24 pm

Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General released a report Thursday saying the Pentagon has failed to take advantage of 58 open recommendations to save money, and could save $33.6 billion if it followed these recommendations. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Watchdog: Pentagon ignoring recommendations to save $33.6 billion

Jamie McIntyre · July 13, 2017 3:04 pm

Ten years ago he slammed law firms for representing Gitmo detainees. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

National Security

Trump Pentagon nominee Charles Stimson: I made ‘boneheaded’ mistake in Guantanamo Bay controversy

Travis J. Tritten · July 12, 2017 4:57 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he doesn't often comment on floor amendments, but this one warranted it. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Jim Mattis urges House to abandon Space Corps proposal

Travis J. Tritten · July 12, 2017 3:23 pm