(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Marine General James Mattis, the former secretary of defense. Known for his blunt style of speech and extensive knowledge of military strategy. Also known ...

The Senate Armed Services Committee has overwhelmingly approved President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. The Republican-led panel voted 26-1 Wednesday to recommend that the full ...

THE MATTIS INTERVIEW: With Donald Trump picking retired Gen. James Mattis for secretary of defense, POLITICO California’s Carla Marinucci pulls the transcript of her interview with Mattis in July, ...

At a "Thank You" rally last night in Cincinnati, Donald Trump got a campaign-style reception and made news by announcing a major cabinet nominee, "We are going to appoint Mad Dog Mattis as our ...

WASHINGTON • Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is stepping down from his post, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, after the retired Marine general clashed with the president over a troop drawdown ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American James N. Mattis is the four-star Marine ...

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. official says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is expected to sign an order as early as Thursday sending 800 or more troops to the southern border to support the Border Patrol. Mattis ...

Each of the firings is important, but let’s not miss the forest for the trees: A scandal-plagued former Fox News host is ...