Trump: There was a plan to take out Assad, but Mattis refused
US President confirms plan was in the works to take out Syrian President but then-Defense Secretary was opposed.
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Trump taps replacement as Mattis set to depart on January 1st
President Trump taps Deputy Defense Secretary Shanahan to serve in Jim Mattis' stead, days before Pentagon chief's departure.
Mattis cancels trip to Israel
US Defense Secretary cancels visit to Israel in the wake of his resignation.
US Defense Secretary to step down
Trump announces that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February.
Trump on Mattis: He's 'sort of a Democrat'
President Trump hints Defense Secretary Jim Mattis could be leaving his cabinet soon.
Trump: Book claiming I planned Assad assassination 'fabrication'
White House pushes back against new book by Bob Woodward as cabinet members deny quotes attributed to them. 'This is a con job'.
Turkish Defense Minister speaks with American counterpart
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly discuss bilateral defense deals.
Mattis: North Korea must show steps toward denuclearization
U.S. Defense Secretary says North Korea will receive sanctions relief only after it shows irreversible steps toward denuclearization.
Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weapons
U.S. Defense Secretary warns Syrian regime against using gas as a weapon.
Mattis: There's still room for diplomacy with North Korea
Secretary of Defense says diplomacy still possible in dealing with North Korea's ballistic missile launches.
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