President Biden said his defense secretary made an error in judgment in not keeping the White House informed of his hospitalization. But keeping a low profile has long defined the Pentagon chief.
Tag: United States Defense and Military Forces
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After U.S.-Led Strikes in Yemen, How Wide Will the Middle East War Get?
With the U.S.-led attacks in Yemen, there is no longer a question of whether the Israel-Hamas war will escalate into a wider conflict. The question is whether it can be contained.
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Biden Faults Austin for Judgment Lapse, but Says He Still Has Faith in Him
The Pentagon took days to tell the White House that the defense secretary had been hospitalized, raising grave questions about national security and the chain of command.
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The Regional War No One Wanted Is Here. How Wide Will It Get?
With the U.S.-led attacks in Yemen, there is no longer a question of whether the Israel-Hamas war will escalate into a wider conflict. The question is whether it can be contained.