Obama announces national security team
The president-elect warns about challenges "just as grave" as the economic crisis, and dismisses questions about tension with Hillary Clinton.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 4:55 PM UTCPolitics Hillary Rodham Clinton
Robert Gates
Politics Hillary Rodham Clinton
Report: Gates to stay on at Defense
ABC News reports that Bush Defense Secretary Robert Gates will remain in the post for at least the first year of the Obama administration.
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 8:40 PM UTC 18Politics Barack Obama, War Room
On Iraq, McCain doesn’t have a clue
Despite the impasse in U.S.-Iraq negotiations, he clings to his fantasy of "victory" and America's ability to set the terms for withdrawal.
Monday, Oct 27, 2008 10:20 AM UTC 39Politics 2008 Elections, Iraq war
When war goes corporate
Grave threats to our national security may now include the mass privatization of U.S. intelligence and military operations.
Thursday, Jul 31, 2008 10:50 AM UTC 38All Salon CIA, Iraq war, Robert Gates
John McCain’s real war record
On the campaign trail he touts his sharp criticism of Donald Rumsfeld and the Bush administration on Iraq. But a look at McCain's record reveals a different war story.
Thursday, Jan 17, 2008 12:12 PM UTC 35News 2008 Elections, George W. Bush
Invading Iraq, revisited and then revised
The Pentagon tries to explain what Robert Gates said.
Friday, Sep 21, 2007 7:44 PM UTC 18Politics Iraq war, War Room, Robert Gates
Backtracking on the drawdown
If war critics aren't celebrating, maybe that's because the "Return on Success" isn't all that.
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 2:28 PM UTCPolitics Iraq war, War Room, Robert Gates
Is this how we support the troops?
Gates warned that delays in the delivery of armored vehicles would kill "scores" of U.S. soldiers, but the Pentagon concedes that more delays are coming.
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 7:59 PM UTC 26Politics Iraq war, War Room, Robert Gates
Hillary’s hard-won experience
In an interview with Salon, the candidate discusses the "vast right-wing conspiracy," being called by her first name, and how long U.S. troops would be in Iraq if she wins in 2008.
Monday, Jun 18, 2007 12:10 PM UTC 61News 2008 Elections
The chairman’s greatest hits
Peter Pace on Iraq, homosexuality, God and Scooter Libby.
Friday, Jun 8, 2007 6:49 PM UTC 11Politics War Room, Robert Gates
Pace out as chairman of Joint Chiefs
Robert Gates says a reconfirmation hearing would have been a "divisive ordeal."
Friday, Jun 8, 2007 4:56 PM UTC 12Politics War Room, Robert Gates
Dithering Democrats
Six months ago, the new Congress missed its chance to shift the debate on Iraq -- and to avoid this week's defeat on a timetable for withdrawal.
Friday, May 25, 2007 6:30 PM UTC 41Politics Democratic Party, Iraq war
Why we fight?
The defense secretary says he doesn't know whether the use-of-force authorization for Iraq covers the war the United States is fighting today.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 3:39 PM UTCPolitics Iraq war, War Room
Gen. Kiley knew about vets’ outpatient scandal
Veterans groups told the Army surgeon general about the shockingly bad mental health treatment at Walter Reed two months before the latest expose, but there's no evidence he followed up.
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007 1:10 PM UTC 39News Iraq, Robert Gates, Middle East
Another U.S. copter down; are we securing Baghad yet?
Seven people believed dead; insurgents claim responsibility.
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2007 5:14 PM UTC 11Politics Iraq war, War Room, Iraq
What was the plan again?
Robert Gates said a phased escalation in Iraq would allow time to measure progress. Now he says he'll send the troops as quickly as he can.
Friday, Jan 26, 2007 8:37 PM UTC 13Politics Iraq war, War Room, Iraq
Gates in Baghdad
The defense secretary makes a surprise visit to the area that has come to define his new employer.
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2006 2:35 PM UTCPolitics War Room, Iraq, Robert Gates
The waiting game
Bush says a decision on Iraq must await the swearing in of Bob Gates. So why hasn't it happened yet?
Thursday, Dec 14, 2006 4:49 PM UTC 16Politics George W. Bush, War Room, Iraq
Rumsfeld’s Iraq regret: Calling the war a “war on terror”
The outgoing defense secretary says he has no advice for his successor.
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 3:09 PM UTC 27Politics Iraq war, War Room, Robert Gates
Colbert finds job for Rumsfeld
Then laments about "boring" Gates' confirmation.
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2006 4:58 PM UTCEntertainment Space, NASA, Robert Gates
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