The Latest Breaking News from Leon Panetta

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw US forces from Europe as part of his "America First" policy.  It would have enormous strategic consequences and would likely run into considerable domestic resistance. It's not clear whether Trump is willing to pay the political price.

Airstrike information was shared by the Defense Secretary with family members

Officials who served under Republican president in 1980s say Trump is opposing friends and supporting enemies: ‘It makes me sick what’s going on’

Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system

Vastly experienced former defense secretary who allowed women into combat is braced for backlash but feels ‘deep, deep down in my guts’ that norms will hold

The ex-Secretary of Defense said Trump's policies could propel the economy but might send the national debt soaring even higher.

Pompeo said it was critical the West be seen as having beaten Putin. “I’m very hopeful President Trump will see that imperative.”

We open with two army veterans: Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and CIA Director in the Trump administration, and Leon Panetta, who was Secretary of Defense and CIA Director under Obama.

Leon Panetta says he also expects US president-elect to favor letting Russia retain control of areas of Ukraine