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How long will it take to get a new defense secretary now?

With Patrick Shanahan's sudden withdrawal to take over the Pentagon, military leaders could wait months for a replacement.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Shanahan’s gag rule memo nets bipartisan backlash

Two lawmakers from different parties are slamming a Pentagon memo that governs information sharing with Congress.

4 years ago

For Shanahan, it looks like a rocky road to defense secretary

Key Democrats are signaling that Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary who was informally nominated for the permanent role last week, will face tough questioning.

4 years ago

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