
US Defense Secretary Mattis Makes A Stop In Afghanistan
His trip took place several days after a Taliban attack on an Afghan army base killed at least 140 soldiers.
LEARN MORESecretary of Defense Jim Mattis confirmed that President Donald Trump gave him the authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan.
Base officials said hundreds of people, including veterans, dignitaries and military families, attended the redesignation ceremony.
Thousands of Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen take part in the weeklong celebration as New York City pays tribute to service members.
If confirmed, the four-star general will become the second Black man to hold that position.
Scripps News goes beyond the surface, uncovering the crucial concerns raised nationwide by Atlanta's "Cop City" police training center.
Scripps News spoke to a political analyst to gain insights into a federal judge's ruling declaring Tennessee's "drag ban" unconstitutional.
Officials attempted to establish contact with the pilot of the unresponsive plane, but they were unresponsive.