Mattis quits Defence post, US faces shutdown

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis listens to US President Donald Trump.

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis listens to US President Donald Trump. Source: AAP

In the United States, the Trump administration has suffered a new defection, with the resignation of Defence Secretary, General Jim Mattis. Meanwhile, the Federal Government is under the threat of a new shutdown.


We analyse the latest developments in the US with former ANSA editor, journalist Giampiero Gramaglia.

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