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December 20, 2015

Hagel tight-lipped on what led to resignation

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in what was likely his last appearance at the Pentagon podium, offered little explanation Thursday over his abrupt departure from the Obama administration – staying coy on what led to his resignation.

December 20, 2015

Obama to announce Defense secretary pick Friday

President Obama plans to announce his pick to lead the Pentagon on Friday.

December 20, 2015

Biden: Military veterans are 'spine of the nation'

Vice President Joe Biden is saluting military veterans, calling them not only the heart and soul, but the spine of the nation.

December 20, 2015

VA secretary pushes major overhaul, firings at agency

Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald on Monday announced a complete restructuring in the wake of the scandal over excessive wait times and poor care that critics blamed for patient deaths.

December 20, 2015

Obama to nominate US Attorney Loretta Lynch to replace Holder as AG

President Obama has chosen Loretta Lynch, the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., as his nominee to replace outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder -- ending widespread speculation over who might fill Holder's shoes and teeing up a nomination debate during the lame-duck session.

December 20, 2015

Justice Dept. turns over more than 64,000 pages related to Fast and Furious

The Justice Department has turned over more than 64,000 pages of documents congressional lawmakers were seeking as part of their investigation into the botched gun-running operation known as Fast and Furious.

December 20, 2015

Leak week: Obama team shows signs of strain as anonymous officials take gripes to media

Trouble-making personnel inside the Obama administration have taken to the press at a steady clip in recent days to badmouth senior officials, as well as a key American ally.

December 20, 2015

Defense Secretary pick will be a challenge for Obama

The job opening of Defense Secretary is emerging as a thanks-but-no-thanks opportunity, as some of the top potential prospects have already said they’re not interested in the job.

December 20, 2015

EPA chief defends ozone rule

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said her agency is following scientific advice on a proposed rule to tighten smog-forming ozone pollutions that falls in between what industry and environmentalists had hoped.

December 20, 2015

Biden urges Russia to uphold east Ukraine truce

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden criticized Russia on Friday for its role in eastern Ukraine, urging Moscow to uphold a cease-fire in the war-torn region as he visited Kiev on the anniversary of the country's anti-government protests.