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Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary ... paid for by those who can afford it. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through ...

Trump, National Security Council and White House

160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda
Maddow Blog | Why Team Trump’s changes to the National Security Council matter
"Partisan loyalty tests have no place in national security,” one House Democrat said. It appears Donald Trump's team has come to a different conclusion.
Trump White House begins remaking national security staff
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Pentagon watchdog finds Lloyd Austin's hospitalization "unnecessarily" increased risks to national security
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications arising from surgery to treat prostate cancer.
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The Latest: Pete Hegseth delivers opening remarks in his defense secretary confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth
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Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin 's failure to inform Congress ... before Austin leaves the job and President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In several instances, staff said Austin ...
Defense Secretary Austin bids farewell, reflects on term marked by crises and change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a tumultuous term that had three major military crises, a global pandemic and a personal brush with cancer that became a flashpoint for the way it was mishandled.
First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in DC
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the troops, marking his first honors ceremony during his second term as president. The inaugural luncheon has ended and Trump is about to participate in the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol.
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President Trump orders hiring freeze on federal positions, including IRS openings
KXAN (AUSTIN) — President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders ... buried in the federal workforce.” U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, believes the order will further harm the ...
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It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Read full article: VMI cadets, student-journalists attend President Donald Trump’s Inauguration ... Joe Biden and the Senate vote to confirm Lloyd Austin as Pentagon chief.
Mark Milley's Pentagon Portrait Is Already Gone
Milley's newly unveiled portrait was removed from the hallways of the Pentagon hours after President Donald Trump was inaugurated.
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House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay ...