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Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
The Veterans Justice Commission offered guidance after reports about the number of veterans convicted of crimes after leaving military service.
By Tara Copp, AP
Latest "Leon-Panetta" stories
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Smith touts Lloyd Austin as he lobbies Democrats to back waiver for defense secretary nominee
Democrats are calling for Austin's speedy confirmation.
By Joe Gould
10 former Pentagon chiefs warn Trump on involving military in pursuing election claims
All 10 living former secretaries of defense signed on to an opinion article that implicitly questioned Trump’s willingness to follow his constitutional duty to peacefully relinquish power on Jan. 20.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Trump needs to jump start negotiations with Iran, defense secretaries warn
A pair of former Pentagon leaders say the country represents too big a threat to ignore.
CIA director: Trump tweets help us
President Donald Trump’s tweetstorm in the wake of the guilty plea by his former national security adviser again raised concerns about the commander in chief’s frequent use of the social media platform.
By Joe Gould