Pentagon chief on Afghanistan: "We are not quitting this fight"
"We are here to support Afghanistan," James Mattis assured his Afghani counterparts
James Mattis
Mattis says goal to solve N. Korea crisis diplomatically
U.S. Defense Secretary tones down rhetoric after North Korea’s top diplomat says Trump tweet is declaration of war
Afghan president outlines U.S. strategy for Afghanistan
Trump so far offered few specifics of his plan for Afghanistan where the Taliban currently hold sway in nearly 50 percent of the country
Mattis: No need to shoot down N. Korean missiles, yet
Defense chief warns future missile launch threatening U.S. or Japan would "elicit a different response”
Mattis says over 3,000 additional U.S. troops will deploy to Afghanistan
Defense secretary signed order to send troops in August, though at the time he didn't reveal a number
U.S. nuclear commander assumes North Korea tested H-bomb Sept. 3
Just moments after the commander spoke Thursday, North Korea launched a mid-range ballistic missile over Japan
N. Korea hydrogen bomb
North Korea state media claims the country successfully tested a hydrogen bomb early Sunday morning. If true, the bomb would mark a significant step up from the traditional atomic weapons North Korea has tested in the past. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump reacts to N. Korea
Hours after North Korea carried out its alleged nuclear test, President Trump responded to a reporter's question of whether or not he'll attack the country with, "we'll see." Mr. Trump then took to Twitter to denounce the test as hostile and dangerous, expressing frustration with North Korea's neighbors and threatening to stop trade with any country that does business with North Korea. Paula Reid reports.
U.N. Security Council calls emergency meeting after latest N. Korea nuke test
With testing of hydrogen bomb, North Korea provoked international community and defied toughest set of sanctions imposed by the U.N.
Mattis on N. Korea
Defense Secretary James Mattis said the United States does not seek the "total annihilation" of North Korea, but said, "Any threat to the United States or its territories... will be met with a massive military response." North Korea's state-run media claimed the country successfully tested what it called a hydrogen bomb. Elaine Quijano has more.
Mattis says N. Korea threat would bring "massive" military response
"Any threat to the United States or its territories, including Guam or our allies, will be met with a massive military response," Defense Secretary James Mattis said
Mattis signs orders for more Afghanistan troops; says he's not at odds with Trump
Mattis disputed the idea that he contradicted the president on North Korea options
U.S. responds to N. Korea with warplane maneuvers
American B-1B bombers and F-35 fighter jets participate in training with South Korean aircraft as nuclear standoff escalates
Mattis: Transgender troops in military can continue to serve for now
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he will establish a panel of experts who will provide recommendations on how to implement the president's direction
In Kiev, Mattis says Moscow wants to redraw borders by force
Mattis told Poroshenko the U.S. "will not" accept Russia's annexation of Crimea
Report: White House sets guidelines for military transgender ban
New directives are expected in the coming days furthering Trump's ban on trans service members
Top U.S. commander says first new forces will arrive in Afghanistan soon
Trump outlined plan Monday for Afghanistan that would eliminate arbitrary timetables and base further military operations on ground conditions
Mixed reaction to Trump's new Afghan war plan
Praise fast-flowing from Kabul, but Mr. Trump's foes in D.C., and the militants on the battlefield, are dismissive
Trump outlines new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan
The president spoke from Fort Myer, Virginia, about the path forward for the U.S. in Afghanistan
President Trump outlines new Afghanistan strategy -- Full transcript
President Trump spoke about new direction U.S. forces in Afghanistan will take in an address at Fort Myer in Virginia on Monday
How to watch Trump's address on Afghanistan
Trump will address the nation Monday night about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia
Mattis tight-lipped on new Afghanistan war strategy
Mattis says current Afghanistan deliberations were being done properly
Mattis, Tillerson warn North Korea
The secretaries of Defense and State imply disagreement with White House strategist Steve Bannon on North Korea
North Korea holds off on Guam missile plan
"If the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions," North Korea's military will "point daggers at their necks," Kim Jong Un says
Mattis warns of war if N. Korea fires missiles against U.S.
Secretary of Defense says the military would "know within moments" where a missile would be going if launched by the regime
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