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Hagel on Resignation: ‘I Did Not Make This Decision Lightly’

Hagel on Resignation: ‘I Did Not Make This Decision Lightly’

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in a statement to Pentagon staff, says he made the decision to resign “after much discussion” with President Obama.  Allegations have surfaced from anonymous defense officials that Hagel, the lone Republican on Obama’s national security team and the

Earnest Slams ‘Less Than Impartial’ McCain

Earnest Slams ‘Less Than Impartial’ McCain

Monday at the White House briefing when asked about reports about a conversation between Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) where Hagel allegedly expressed his frustration about being micromanaged by the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest

Russert: Hagel Struggled as ‘Outsider’ in Obama Admin

Russert: Hagel Struggled as ‘Outsider’ in Obama Admin

NBC News Capitol Hill reporter Luke Russert said that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel struggled to penetrate the Obama administration’s inner circle as the “outsider” and that his departure as Secretary of Defense was manifestation of the “daylight” between Obama and

Hagel Firing Will Make Things Worse

I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but firing Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense is probably the wrong thing for President Barack Obama to do. Hagel should never have been appointed in the first place, much less confirmed. (That

Why Did Chuck Hagel Have to Go?

Why Did Chuck Hagel Have to Go?

President Obama professed today strong appreciation for the service of his third Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel. But if he was so appreciative, why exactly is Secretary Hagel about to be former Secretary Hagel? Rumors are swirling as to whether

Decline and Fall: The Grim Message of The Camp of the Saints

Decline and Fall: The Grim Message of The Camp of the Saints

In the first part of this series, we recalled Edward Gibbon’s magisterial history from the 18th century, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and noted the ominous parallels for America today. In the second part of this series, we will recall

Hagel Firing: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

Hagel Firing: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

The New York Times reports that President Barack Obama is about to dismiss Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. The reason given? That the White House recognized that “the threat from the Islamic State would require a different kind of skills than

NY Times: US Defense Secretary Hagel to Resign

NY Times: US Defense Secretary Hagel to Resign

(AFP) US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is to resign under pressure on Monday, the New York Times reported Monday, after criticism of the campaigns in Afghanistan and against the Islamic State group. The daily said President Barack Obama was to

Brady Passes Patriots to 34-9 Win over Lions

Brady Passes Patriots to 34-9 Win over Lions

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns in a pass-heavy offense against the NFL’s stingiest rushing defense and the New England Patriots stretched their winning streak to seven games with a 34-9 victory over