Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that peace talks between Yemen's warring parties were likely to take place in early December in Sweden.
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White House gives Mattis expanded powers for U.S. troops on border
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that he had been granted authority to allow troops on the Mexican border greater powers to help protect border officials, and would await direction from the Department of Homeland Security.
Mattis defends Mexico border deployment in first troop visit
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis defended the deployment of thousands of troops to the border with Mexico as he traveled there on Wednesday, saying the mission was "absolutely legal" and justified, and that it was improving military readiness.
How Mattis is trying to keep U.S.-China tensions from boiling over
When the United States imposed sanctions on China's military this fall, China retaliated by canceling Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' plans to meet his counterpart in Beijing. But just days later, a Chinese general visited the Pentagon with a...
Mattis looks to calm European allies nervous about INF treaty
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday that the United States was in consultation with its European allies on an arms control treaty, as NATO members urge Washington to try to bring Russia back into compliance with the pact rather than quit...
In talks with Saudi minister, Mattis calls for transparent investigation in Khashoggi killing
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday that he had met Saudi Arabia's foreign minister and called for a transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Chinese defense minister to visit Washington next week: Mattis
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said his Chinese counterpart would be visiting Washington next week to continue talks on military relations between the two countries.
Mattis says Khashoggi killing undermines regional stability
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday that incidents like the killing of a Saudi journalist undermined Middle Eastern stability and that the United States would take additional measures against those responsible.
Mattis approves U.S. troops for border with Mexico
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has authorized the deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. officials said on Friday, bolstering President Donald Trump's battle against a caravan of Central American migrants trekking toward the United S...
Mattis says too soon to say if Afghan attack will affect ballot
It is too soon to say if a major attack in Afghanistan that killed a top security commander will hurt voter turnout in Saturday's elections, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said, but added that the U.S. military's mission was unaltered.
As tensions mount, Mattis seeks more resilient U.S. ties with China's military
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis held high-profile talks with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, as the United States seeks to forge to more resilient military ties that can withstand mounting pressure between the world's two largest economie...
Trump tells Mattis he is 100 percent behind him after 'Democrat' jab
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has reassured him of his full support after the Republican president described his Pentagon chief as "sort of a Democrat" who could leave the administration.
Trump calls Mattis 'sort of a Democrat' and says he 'may leave'
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is unsure whether Defense Secretary James Mattis is planning to step down from his post, but told CBS' "60 Minutes" in a pre-taped interview that the retired general might and that he regards Mattis as "sort o...
President Trump says he is unsure if Defense Secretary Mattis will depart
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is unsure whether Defense Secretary James Mattis is planning to step down from his post, but told CBS' "60 Minutes" in a pre-taped interview that the retired general might and that he regards Mattis as "sort o...
Mattis dismisses reports he may be leaving Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday flatly dismissed reports suggesting he may be leaving President Donald Trump's administration in the coming months, saying flatly: "I wouldn't take it seriously at all."
Trump on Twitter (Sept 4) - Kyl, Kavanaugh, Woodward, Mattis
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
U.S. moves to defend elections, thwart influence campaigns: Mattis
The United States is taking steps to defend its upcoming elections and to thwart efforts by foreign actors to influence the American people, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday, without detailing what those efforts were.
Word 'Russia' goes unspoken as Mattis meets Balkan defense chiefs
Nobody at the meeting said the word "Russia" while the cameras were rolling.
As Trump confounds, Mattis seen as quiet champion among NATO allies
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will only play a supporting role to President Donald Trump at this week's NATO summit - an event that by definition is focused on heads of state from the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Mattis reassures uneasy Japan over U.S.-North Korea talks
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sought to reassure Japan on Friday that Washington was mindful of its interests in talks with North Korea, during a stop in Tokyo that underscored the close U.S. ally's concerns about the negot...