A former Army Special Forces officer is accusing retired Marine General James Mattis, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, of "leaving my men to die" after they were hit by ...

Breaking once more from presidential custom, Donald Trump is turning to a military man to steer the U.S. military, choosing retired Gen. James Mattis, who will be the first career officer to lead the ...

President Trump said he doesn’t know if Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will leave his administration, but did stress that they have a good relationship despite any political leanings. “I think he’s sort ...

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump, who aides said has been frustrated by news coverage of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis's scathing resignation letter, abruptly announced Sunday that he was removing ...

Jim Mattis is a worthy successor to the only previous general officer to serve as Secretary of Defense, General George C. Marshall. Mattis shares Marshall’s deep knowledge of history, his strategic ...

The pause is not likely to lead to a lasting peace, Suzanne Maloney, director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution ...

The House on Friday passed the law change to allow retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as defense secretary, sending the change in law to the White House for signature. Border Patrol ‘will go anywhere’ ...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis as he leaves Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster ...

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran. Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and bestselling author Ryan Holiday discuss the war in Iran, its ...

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements ...

The Senate Armed Services Committee has overwhelmingly approved President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. The Republican-led panel voted 26-1 Wednesday to recommend that the full ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Marine General James Mattis, the former secretary of defense. Known for his blunt style of speech and extensive knowledge of military strategy. Also known ...