U.S. Defense Chief Backs Navy Ouster Amid Report Captain Has Coronavirus by Reuters April 5, 2020 1 "I have full faith and confidence in him and the Navy leadership." Read moreDetails
Pentagon Chief Says All Options on Table After Iraq Rocket Attack by Reuters March 12, 2020 0 "Let me be clear, the United States will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies." Read moreDetails
Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon for Shifting Money to Mexico Border Wall by Reuters February 26, 2020 4 "You are heading for a major brawl with this committee." Read moreDetails
Pompeo Sees Breakthrough in Taliban Talks, Wants ‘Significant’ Reduction in Violence by Reuters February 13, 2020 0 "We have made real progress over the last handful of days." Read moreDetails
Pentagon Chief Defends Trump after Traumatic Brain Injury Comments by Reuters January 30, 2020 0 "He is very concerned about the health and welfare of all of our service members." Read moreDetails
Schumer Slams Trump for Comments on Soleimani, Says He ‘Plays so Fast and Loose With the Truth’ by Bradley Cortright January 14, 2020 2 "And that’s why I think he’s gotta go — in an election.” Read moreDetails
National Security Advisor: It’s ‘Consistent’ With Intelligence to ‘Assume’ Soleimani Was Planning Embassy Attack by Bradley Cortright January 13, 2020 2 "It’s certainly consistent with the intelligence to assume that they would have hit embassies in at least four countries.” Read moreDetails
U.S. Ready to Finish Any War Started With Iran: Defense Secretary by Reuters January 8, 2020 10 "We are not looking to start a war with Iran, but we are prepared to finish one." Read moreDetails
Pentagon: Further Iranian Attempts to Storm US Embassy Will Be Met With ‘Buzz Saw’ by Scott Norvell January 2, 2020 9 “We’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region.” Read moreDetails