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Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border

The new authorities allow for lethal use of force, some law enforcement activity — but Mattis said troops will not violate Posse Comitatus

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

White House approves use of force, some law enforcement roles for border troops

Experts cautioned that the additional authorities may run afoul of the Posse Comitatus Act

By Tara Copp

4 years ago

Homeland Security secretary expected to leave

President Donald Trump has soured on Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and she is expected to leave her job, perhaps as soon as this week, according to two people with knowledge of the issue.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Woodward book says John Kelly privately called President Trump an ‘idiot’

An upcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward says President Donald Trump’s chief of staff privately called Trump an “idiot” and aides plucked sensitive documents off the president’s desk to keep him from taking rash actions.

5 years ago

Kelly: North Korea threat 'manageable'; hopes diplomacy works

White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said Thursday the North Korean nuclear and missile threat is “manageable” for now but the isolated nation can’t be allowed to develop the ability to strike the U.S. homeland.

5 years ago

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