This week on "Face the Nation," January 12, 2020
Sec. of Defense Mark Esper, former Sec. of State John Kerry, Sens. Tim Kaine, Mike Lee and Rep. Adam Schiff will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
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Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Iran-backed militia vows revenge for U.S. airstrikes
The Iranian-backed militia targeted by the U.S. says the death toll from the strikes has risen, and Tehran is calling them an "obvious cased of terrorism."
Fired Navy secretary defends handling of controversial SEAL case
Richard Spencer spoke to CBS News correspondent David Martin on Monday
Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy
Defense Secretary said Richard Spencer's private proposal was contrary to his public stance, but Spencer seems to dispute that he made such an offer
U.S. envoy cuts short troop funding negotiations in South Korea
With Kim Jong Un's deadline for diplomacy looming, the U.S. and its close ally South Korea can't agree on who is paying to keep 28,000 American boots on the ground
Esper pushes South Korea for "substantial increase" in troop funding
Reports the Trump administration is seeking a 5-fold increase in Seoul's defense contribution have drawn a harsh rebuke from South Koreans
U.S. chides Turkey for "heading in the wrong direction" in Syria
Weeks after Trump ordered U.S. forces out, clearing the way for Turkey's incursion, U.S. defense chief says Turks "put us all in a very terrible situation"
Iraq says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
Mark Esper will meet with Iraqi leaders on Wednesday, hours after the ceasefire ends in northern Syria
U.S. troops are not coming home from Syria, and some may stay there
In spite of President Trump saying he's bringing Americans home, most troops in Syria are just moving to Iraq, and they'll still be ready to fight ISIS
Pelosi leads congressional delegation in Afghanistan visit
Her office said in a statement the group met with top Afghan leaders, civil society representatives and U.S. military chiefs and troops serving there
ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
The president's new strategy in Syria has much of the political world, including members of his own party, rebuking his policies
Defense secretary says Pentagon will comply with Ukraine subpoena
"We will do everything we can to cooperate with the Congress," Mark Esper told "Face the Nation" Sunday
Transcript: Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Defense Secretary Mark Esper that aired Sunday, October 13, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
U.S. to evacuate more troops from northern Syria, defense secretary says
"We have American forces likely caught between two opposing advancing armies," Secretary Mark Esper told "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation": Esper, Schiff, Kinzinger, Cruz
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Sen. Ted Cruz will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs chairman speak to reporters
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Joseph Dunford held a joint news conference at the Pentagon
Trump attends Pentagon ceremony for Mark Esper
Mark Esper was confirmed as defense secretary in a 90-8 vote this week
Mark Esper confirmed by Senate as defense secretary
The Pentagon has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since December when James Mattis resigned
Senate holds confirmation hearing for DoD's Mark Esper
Esper could be confirmed to his new role as early as Thursday
Trump nominates Mark Esper to be next Defense Secretary
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan withdrew his name from consideration after reports surfaced of domestic violence incidents involving his family
Trump says he's draining the swamp as he's filling his Cabinet with ex-lobbyists
Incoming Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper's ethics agreement allows him to continue to receive deferred compensation from Raytheon
Army Secretary apologizes for unsafe military housing
Major problems include mold, lead in the water, asbestos, leaking ceilings, roaches, mice and rats
Trump to name defense lobbyist as Army secretary
President's first two nominees withdrew their names from consideration
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Trump suggests letting Iran "take out" LA, San Diego during rally
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Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence
Chicago-bound flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London
Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance
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