Trump outpaces military, intelligence assessments in tweets on Syria
"We stand ready to provide military options if they're appropriate, as the president determined," Defense Secretary James Mattis said Wednesday
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Pentagon still assessing intel on apparent Syria chemical attack
Defense Secretary James Mattis said no final conclusions have been reached about possible U.S. action
U.S. draws up plans for high-stakes strike against Syria
After meeting with senior military leaders, President Trump canceled a weekend trip to South America to remain at the White House
Mattis on taking action against Syria
Defense Secretary James Mattis addressed the suspected chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma at the Pentagon on Monday. He said the U.S. would work with allies to address the situation, and said "I don't rule out anything right now."
Mattis on Syria airstrike: "I don't rule out anything right now"
"Working with our allies and partners, from NATO to Qatar and elsewhere, we are going to address this issue" said Mattis of the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria
Mattis jokes that he heard Bolton is "devil incarnate" at first meeting
The meeting was the first for the two as Bolton prepares to become national security adviser
Mattis says he can "work with" John Bolton
"Last time I checked he's an American. I can work with an American...It's going to be a partnership," Mattis says
Mattis says Afghan victory still possible, but not on battlefield
On unannounced visit to Kabul, U.S. defense chief says after 16 years of war, some militants "tired of fighting" and might be reasoned with
TV ad aims to pressure White House on transgender military service
The ad argues that all qualified Americans should be able to serve in the nation's military
U.S., Russia won't confirm U.S. strikes killed "mercenaries"
Despite a Pentagon official suggesting Russian mercenaries died after clashes with US troops, Kremlin denies reports of citizen deaths
U.S. urges home countries to take back foreign fighters caught in Syria
Rebel group backed by U.S. holding thousands of ISIS detainees, including hundreds of foreign fighters from a number of nations
Mattis says DACA recipients in military are "protected" even if program expires
Defense Secretary James Mattis said current DACA recipients in the military will not be deported
Mattis: "Nothing has been decided" on military parade
Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis says that "nothing has been decided" on Trump's request for a military parade
Mattis says Korea talks can’t distract from denuclearization
While North and South Korea have agreed to compete alongside each other in the
Trump teases potential government shutdown at Pentagon visit
"It could happen! We'll see what happens, it's up to the Democrats," Trump told reporters on Thursday
North Korea launches ballistic missile
Secretary of Defense James Mattis says the ballistic missile went higher than any previous shot North Korea has taken
Mattis, Tillerson say new war authorization legislation "not legally required"
"We must recognize we're in an era of frequent skirmishing," warned Mattis to lawmakers on Monday
Report: Judge OK's fast-tracked citizenship applications for foreign-born soldiers
The applications were promised to these soldiers as part of their enlistment contracts
Mattis: North Korea tries to "threaten others with catastrophe"
But U.S. defense chief stressed in visit to South Korea, including DMZ, that U.S. is pursuing diplomacy as way to ending nuclear crisis with Pyongyang
Niger ambush: FBI now assisting in investigation
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Mattis tells Army to "be ready" on North Korea
"You have got to be ready to ensure that we have military options that our president can employ if needed"
Trump's troop boost in Afghanistan to cost over $1 billion a year
The figure brings the total bill for fighting America's longest war to $12.5 billion annually
Mattis says it's in U.S. interest to stay in Iran deal
Defense Secretary James Mattis testified before Senate days before Trump could decide to decertify Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal
Suicide bomber kills 5 outside Kabul mosque
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