secretary of defense

Under Israel-friendly Ashton Carter, no major shift expected at Pentagon

President Obama’s secretary of defense nominee has been depicted in the media as the un-Chuck Hagel. Yet on Israel policy, Carter would represent more continuity than change should he be confirmed.

By Ron Kampeas December 9, 2014 2:50 pm

Ahead of hearings, Hagel commits to preventing Iranian nukes

In answers prepared for his Senate hearings, Chuck Hagel says he is committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, even if this means military action.

January 30, 2013 11:06 pm

As the Hagel battle intensifies, Pentagon nominee gets key support from Jewish Dems

Even as critics intensify their efforts to depict him as unfit to protect the U.S.-Israel relationship, Chuck Hagel has convinced several of the most prominent Jewish Democratic lawmakers to endorse his nomination to lead the Pentagon.

January 15, 2013 8:25 pm