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.
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House OKs defense bill, parental leave for federal workers
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed its annual defense legislation.
Pentagon releases images from al-Baghdadi operation
General Frank McKenzie released images and video from the raid that resulted in the ISIS leader's death over the weekend
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
Mattis: Trump should "verify, then trust" before talks with Taliban
"All wars eventually come to an end and I salute efforts to try to end that war. No doubt," Mattis said on "Face the Nation"
Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers
Mattis says divisiveness is the biggest threat to U.S. democracy
"[We're] constantly finding reason to cheer against each other instead of working together," Mattis told "CBS This Morning"
Trump marks establishment of U.S. Space Command
The president's "Space Force" must receive congressional approval
Ex-Pentagon chief says he had "no choice" but to leave Trump Cabinet
"Let me put it this way. I've written an entire book built on the principles of respecting your troops, respecting each other, respecting your allies," James Mattis says
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
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Mark Esper confirmed by Senate as defense secretary
The Pentagon has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since December when James Mattis resigned
House wants Pentagon IG to examine whether U.S. weaponized ticks
The amendment orders Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the U.S. experimented with using ticks as biological weapons decades ago
Senate holds confirmation hearing for DoD's Mark Esper
Esper could be confirmed to his new role as early as Thursday
Pentagon reveals military cost of Trump's "Salute to America"
President Trump has insisted the cost is "very little compared to what it is worth"
Why a 4-star admiral abruptly retired after his promotion
Moran is stepping aside after he continued to rely on a Public Affairs Officer who had received a career ending censure for sexual harassment
White House knew of Shanahan domestic incident for months, officials say
Shanahan's expected nomination to become defense secretary was on track "even of this morning," an administration official told CBS News
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Shanahan faced scrutiny over several domestic incidents involving members of his family several years ago
Pentagon chief urges military to maintain "apolitical nature"
Patrick Shanahan's comes after White House officials tried to obscure the USS John S. McCain from President Trump's view
Why former Defense Secretary Ash Carter wouldn't work for Trump
"It's not politics, it's personal conduct," Carter defended on "CBS This Morning" on Monday
Slain soldier's dad unhappy with Pentagon action over Niger ambush
Ex-defense chief Mattis ordered review, worried lower ranking soldiers were taking too much blame, but replacement Patrick Shanahan has recommended no more top brass be punished
U.S. service members seen wearing MAGA-inspired patches may have broken rules
The patches could fall under the DoD's strict guidelines against showing partisanship
James Mattis says forthcoming book is far from a tell-all
"Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead" will be published July 16
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
Elizabeth Warren introduces bill to curb defense lobbying
Warren wants to limit the influence of big defense contractors on national security spending
CBS News poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
Some Florida voters with ties to Venezuela discouraged by Trump's policies
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
At least 12 injured, including 6 children, in shooting near Florida A&M
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
