Tom Bowman appears in the following:
Trump's National Security Team Briefs Congress On Iran
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan gave closed briefings on Tuesday to the full House and Senate on the situation with Iran.
Trump Officials Are Divided Over How Aggressive To Be With Iran
Friday, May 17, 2019
A debate has been playing out in the Trump administration and with its European allies over whether the threat posed by Iran has changed. Trump has said he doesn't want a military conflict with Iran.
Trump Administration Debates How Much Of A Threat Iran Is To The U.S.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
A debate is underway within the Trump administration over how significant a threat Iran is to the United States and how to respond.
Trump Picks Shanahan To Permanently Replace Mattis As Defense Secretary
Friday, May 10, 2019
President Trump will nominate acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan to the permanent role. Shanahan has spent much of his life working at Boeing before joining the Trump administration in 2017.
Trump To Nominate Patrick Shanahan As Defense Secretary
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Shanahan has served as acting defense secretary since former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned last December over President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
Boeing's Troubles With 737 MAX Jets Could Disrupt Its Business Model
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Boeing is struggling with its commercial airline business, but how will that impact its defense work? Some analysts say Boeing always depended on commercial work to help bid for long-term defense work.
U.S. To Deploy Carrier And Bomber Task Force After Concerns About Iran Threat
Monday, May 06, 2019
National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Sunday the U.S. is sending USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and land-based bombers to the Middle East in response to unspecified developments in Iran.
Sexual Assault Within Military Is On The Rise
Thursday, May 02, 2019
The Pentagon's anonymous survey of sexual assault in the military shows a sharp increase. It's unclear whether this is due to more reporting or more instances of assault.
Pentagon Clears Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Of Wrongdoing
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has been cleared by the Pentagon's inspector general of advocating for his former employer, Boeing. This clears the way for Shanahan's likely nomination.
U.S. Will Leave Up To 1,000 Troops In Syria To Guard Against ISIS Resurgence
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
The ISIS physical caliphate is no more, but it leaves a complex legacy. Thousands of ISIS fighters and family members are in camps with no clear future.
House Armed Services Committee Blocks Shift Of Pentagon Funding For Border Wall
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan appeared before the House Armed Services Committee for the first time following Democrats taking control of the House.
President Trump Says The ISIS Territorial Caliphate Has Been Eliminated In Syria
Friday, March 22, 2019
The White House announced on Friday that the ISIS territorial caliphate has been eliminated in Syria.
How Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan May Have Promoted Boeing Over Competitors
Thursday, March 21, 2019
The Pentagon is investigating the Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan over his ties to Boeing. Before serving as deputy and now acting defense secretary, Shanahan was a Boeing executive.
Final Assault On Last ISIS Stronghold Doesn't Mean It Will Disappear Immediately
Monday, March 11, 2019
The Syrian Democratic Forces, with U.S. air support, are carrying out what is hoped to be the final assault on ISIS. This does not mean ISIS will disappear as its ideology remains powerful.
Shoddy Maintenance Of Military Housing Under Scrutiny By Senate, Military Leaders
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Thousands of military families are suffering from shoddy work or ignored calls for repairs from the private companies that maintain military housing. One senator called the negligence "criminal."
Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says
Thursday, March 07, 2019
In the 1990s, the Army turned over base housing responsibilities to private contractors. The idea was to reduce costs and respond more quickly to housing needs. It hasn't worked out that way.
Transgender Troops Argue For Military Inclusion Before House Committee
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Some active-duty transgender troops testified before a House committee to promote inclusion as litigation continues over the Trump administration's policy to exclude trans people from the military.
U.S. Looking To Reduce Kabul Embassy Staff As Afghanistan Mission Changes
Thursday, February 14, 2019
An internal memo says the embassy has grown to an "extraordinary footprint" and it is time to "ensure our Embassy is right-sized for the long-term."
Defense Department Still Without Permanent Secretary
Monday, February 11, 2019
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is in Afghanistan, behaving not at all like a temporary official. He is putting his own senior staff in place and appears ready to serve for the foreseeable future.
Chief U.S. Negotiator In Afghanistan Says Peace Deal Is Still Far Off
Friday, February 08, 2019
The chief U.S. negotiator for peace in Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has been in talks with the Taliban. He discussed the state of negotiations before a Washington, D.C., think tank audience.