Patrick Shanahan nixes two-star general as Pentagon spokesman - Washington Examiner

1. Patrick Shanahan nixes two-star general as Pentagon spokesman  Washington Examiner
2. Trump, saying holidays were ‘very lonely,’ defends Syria withdrawal and attacks Mattis  Los Angeles Times
3. Trump says he 'essentially' fired Mattis (who actually resigned in protest)  CNN
4. ‘Not too good’: Trump rips Mattis’s performance as the Pentagon seeks stability  The Washington Post
5. Acting Defense chief recuses himself from matters involving Boeing | TheHill  The Hill
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