Breaking News: The former soldier and lobbyist Mark Esper was confirmed as defense secretary. The Pentagon had been without a permanent leader since December.

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BREAKING NEWS The former soldier and lobbyist Mark Esper was confirmed as defense secretary. The Pentagon had been without a permanent leader since December. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 12:28 PM EST Mr. Esper, an Army infantryman who fought in the Persian Gulf war of 1991 before becoming a lobbyist for the defense contractor Raytheon, replaces Jim Mattis, who resigned in December. Read More »

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