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In this June 1, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump departs the White House to visit outside St. John's Church in Washington.

Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters

Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Trump officials gave improper national security loans to trucking firm, lawmakers allege

The report accuses officials of overruling Pentagon recommendations to give $700 million in low-interest loans to YRC Worldwide Inc., now known as Yellow Corp.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

Esper joins venture capital firm Red Cell

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has joined the Washington-based venture capital firm Red Cell Partners as a partner and chairman of its national security practice, the firm announced Wednesday.

20 months ago

Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper drops lawsuit over memoir

The book, “A Sacred Oath,” will be published in May, Esper’s lawyer, Mark S. Zaid said.

22 months ago

Former Trump Pentagon chief sues to publish material in memoir

The lawsuit was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington.

2 years ago

Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official

Trump became focused on Syria’s oil in October 2019 after he abruptly announced his intention to draw down U.S. troops deployed against ISIS in the area.

3 years ago