Latest on the search for a new defense secretary amid Mattis’ departure

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UPDATED 1:09 PM PT — Friday, Dec. 28, 2018

As the search for a new defense secretary continues, many believe the president is in search for someone who is aligned with his beliefs and who has a close relationship with Congress. According to recent reports, two people with both a legislative along with a defense and national security background are at the top of the list.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson are said to be the top contenders to fill the position of outgoing Secretary James Mattis. In his resignation letter in early December, Mattis claimed the president needs

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Defense Secretary James Mattis Resigns

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UPDATED 8:35 PM PT — Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

Defense Secretary James Mattis will retire at the end of February, President Trump announces in a tweet made Thursday.

In a letter to the President, Mattis explains he will be stepping down so President Trump can appoint someone new in the position who more closely aligns with his agenda. His decision to quit comes a

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Tent city to hold migrants applying for asylum could be next

President Trump is considering building a “tent city” along the southern border as a possible solution to the approaching migrant caravan.

During an interview on Monday, the president explained the tents would be used to hold migrants who have applied for asylum while they wait for their case to go to trial. He added, very few asylum

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