Trump Defense Chief Nominee Mattis Talks Tough on Russia

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense lashed out against Russia during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, despite Trump's softer approach to Moscow. Retired General James Mattis, the nominee for defense secretary, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Russia is the "principal threat," and that the U.S. has seen little success from years of trying to positively engage. "There is [a] decreasing number of areas where we can engage...

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