US defense secretary
-
U.S. defense elite rally behind Trump's unusual Pentagon pick
EghtesadOnline: Often fiercely divided over policy, Republican and Democratic national security elite gathering this weekend in California appeared to largely agree on one thing: President-elect…
-
Mattis likely to become defense secretary, despite Democrats' concerns
EghtesadOnline: Congress is expected to approve President-elect Donald Trump's choice of retired Marine Corps General James "Mad Dog" Mattis as secretary of defense, despite Democratic concerns…
-
In weekend of deliberation, Mattis favored for Trump Pentagon chief
EghtesadOnline: President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday assessed several more contenders for top U.S. posts including Chris Christie and Rudy Giuliani, as blunt-spoken retired Marine Corps General…
-
Trump considering outgoing Senator Ayotte for defense secretary: Washington Post
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering outgoing Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire for the post of defense secretary, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing…