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Patrick Shanahan replacing James Mattis as secretary of defense suggests President Trump wants to make some big changes at the Pentagon.

President Donald Trump threatened Friday to close the southern border entirely if Democrats don't support funding for the wall and immigration reform.

President Trump announced Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will take over for James Mattis as acting secretary of defense, effective January 1.

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