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U.S. defense secretary on Russia: "NATO is not a threat and they know it"
What do the Russians want? "Beats me," says Secretary of Defense James Mattis
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Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
What do the Russians want? "Beats me," says Secretary of Defense James Mattis
On the last stop of his first foreign trip, President Trump recounted the "home run" successes abroad
"We're not going to comment on Jared," one said in response to a report that Kushner wanted to set up secret communications with Russia
G7 leaders declare the U.S. is "not in a position to join the consensus" around the accord
Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, is under scrutiny in the FBI's Russia investigation
The United Kingdom has resumed sharing intelligence with the U.S., after reportedly suspending it briefly amid fears of leaking
Sessions, who met with Russian Envoy Sergey Kislyak at least twice last year, didn't list those interactions on his security clearance application
Greg Gianforte allegedly "body-slammed" reporter; he's running in Thursday's closely-watched special election for seat vacated by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
Federal law stipulates how long someone can serve in an acting position before the president finds a permanent replacement
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson made the comment during a radio interview Wednesday
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee questions president's compliance with Constitution
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney wants to close the tax gap by simplifying the tax code
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney emphasized a taxpayer-minded approach to the budget -- and also said there will be a border wall
Speaking in Riyadh, the secretary of state said he wouldn't rule out talking with anyone who wants a "productive" conversation
The deal is meant to strengthen the U.S.-Saudi alliance against ISIS on the president's first foreign trip