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Trump’s 2-week deadline for Russia to start peace talks comes and goes
The two-week deadline that President Donald Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine ended Thursday.
By Carla Babb
Esper says US staying in Syria, but withdrawing south of Turkish advance and deal in works to have Russians protect Kurds
“I spoke with the president last night after discussions with the rest national security team and he directed that we begin a deliberate withdrawal of forces from northern Syria,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper told the CBS Sunday morning Face the Nation show.
By Howard Altman
Democrats issue subpoenas to Esper, White House budget chief on Ukraine dealings
House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine issued subpoenas Monday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and acting White House budget director Russell Vought.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
More concerns over whistleblower protections at VA
Congressional leaders charge that work at the office charged with whistleblower protection is slow, questionable thus far.
Accused ringleader faces more charges in GoFundMe ruse involving Marine veteran
A man already charged in state court with scamming donors out of more than $400,000 with a fake feel-good story about a homeless veteran is facing federal charges.
Marine commandant considers major changes to improve force retention
The Marine Corps is considering major changes for a more nimble reenlistment process, and a retention policy that focuses on talent not promotion, as the force prepares for the future.
By Philip Athey
A wig, a car, a knife, a BB gun, a diaper, a Navy astronaut and her lover’s lover
Review: Portman's 'Lucy in the Sky' is an interesting mess.
By Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer
Trump applauds Gen. Milley on becoming Joint Chiefs chairman
Army Gen. Mark Milley is taking over as the nation's top military officer against a backdrop of controversy over defense aid to Ukraine that has triggered a presidential impeachment inquiry at a time of persistent threats from China, Russia and Iran.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Esper visits laid-up submarine as the Pentagon waits on a 2020 budget
After visiting the sidelined ballistic missile sub Boise, the defense secretary warned of the risks of delaying a funding bill.
‘What is that, man?’ Navy confirms videos of flying objects
"Whoa. Got it," a pilot yells, laughing as the dot moves on his screen. "Woohoo!"
Esper can — and must — lead bold reform at the Pentagon
The kind of creativity and leadership Mark Esper showed as Army secretary is needed Pentagon-wide re-prioritize activities consistent with the National Defense Strategy, says the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee in this commentary.
By Sen. Jim Inhofe