Defense chief "didn't see" specific evidence of Iranian threat to embassies
The defense secretary told "Face the Nation" he "didn't see" specific evidence showing four embassies were going to be attacked.
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Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
House OKs defense bill, parental leave for federal workers
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed its annual defense legislation.
Pentagon releases images from al-Baghdadi operation
General Frank McKenzie released images and video from the raid that resulted in the ISIS leader's death over the weekend
Defense secretary says Pentagon will comply with Ukraine subpoena
"We will do everything we can to cooperate with the Congress," Mark Esper told "Face the Nation" Sunday
Mattis: Trump should "verify, then trust" before talks with Taliban
"All wars eventually come to an end and I salute efforts to try to end that war. No doubt," Mattis said on "Face the Nation"
Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers
Mattis says divisiveness is the biggest threat to U.S. democracy
"[We're] constantly finding reason to cheer against each other instead of working together," Mattis told "CBS This Morning"
Trump marks establishment of U.S. Space Command
The president's "Space Force" must receive congressional approval
Ex-Pentagon chief says he had "no choice" but to leave Trump Cabinet
"Let me put it this way. I've written an entire book built on the principles of respecting your troops, respecting each other, respecting your allies," James Mattis says
Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs chairman speak to reporters
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Joseph Dunford held a joint news conference at the Pentagon
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Mark Esper confirmed by Senate as defense secretary
The Pentagon has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since December when James Mattis resigned
House wants Pentagon IG to examine whether U.S. weaponized ticks
The amendment orders Pentagon inspector general to investigate whether the U.S. experimented with using ticks as biological weapons decades ago
Senate holds confirmation hearing for DoD's Mark Esper
Esper could be confirmed to his new role as early as Thursday
Pentagon reveals military cost of Trump's "Salute to America"
President Trump has insisted the cost is "very little compared to what it is worth"
Why a 4-star admiral abruptly retired after his promotion
Moran is stepping aside after he continued to rely on a Public Affairs Officer who had received a career ending censure for sexual harassment
White House knew of Shanahan domestic incident for months, officials say
Shanahan's expected nomination to become defense secretary was on track "even of this morning," an administration official told CBS News
Shanahan out as defense chief after reports of domestic incidents
Shanahan faced scrutiny over several domestic incidents involving members of his family several years ago
Pentagon chief urges military to maintain "apolitical nature"
Patrick Shanahan's comes after White House officials tried to obscure the USS John S. McCain from President Trump's view
Why former Defense Secretary Ash Carter wouldn't work for Trump
"It's not politics, it's personal conduct," Carter defended on "CBS This Morning" on Monday
Slain soldier's dad unhappy with Pentagon action over Niger ambush
Ex-defense chief Mattis ordered review, worried lower ranking soldiers were taking too much blame, but replacement Patrick Shanahan has recommended no more top brass be punished
U.S. service members seen wearing MAGA-inspired patches may have broken rules
The patches could fall under the DoD's strict guidelines against showing partisanship
James Mattis says forthcoming book is far from a tell-all
"Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead" will be published July 16
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
DOJ releases trove of Epstein files including photos, grand jury testimonies
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Russia strikes Ukrainian port, killing 8 and wounding dozens
Some of the wounded were on a bus at the epicenter of the strike, Ukraine's Emergency Service said.
At least 10 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in South Africa
The motive for the attack in Bekkersdal, 25 miles southwest of Johannesburg, was not clear, police said.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.