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New acting Pentagon chief has closer ties to Trump
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Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan steps down, withdraws from Cabinet consideration
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Patrick Shanahan withdraws as Defense Secretary nominee, addresses violent domestic incidents
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Shanahan Withdraws as Defense Secretary Nominee, and Mark Esper Is Named Acting Pentagon Chief (Published ...
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Shanahan withdraws as Trump's defense pick as domestic incidents resurface
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