President Trump and Defense Secretary James Mattis at the White House in October. Mattis will be replaced by Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
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Monday
Russia's Federal Security Service announced Monday that it detained a U.S. citizen in Moscow last week. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption
Friday
A Justice Department poster shows two Chinese citizens suspected of carrying out an extensive hacking campaign directed at dozens of U.S. tech companies. U.S. law enforcement says such cases are on the rise as China seeks to become a world leader in advanced technologies by 2025. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption
In China's Push For High-Tech, Hackers Target Cutting-Edge U.S. Firms
Monday
Syrian demonstrators wave the national flag during a demonstration in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria on Sunday, asking for the Syrian army's protection as Turkey threatens to carry out a fresh offensive following the U.S. decision to withdraw troops. Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
'We Will Curse Them As Traitors': Syrian Kurds React To U.S. Troop Withdrawal Plan
Sunday
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis announced his resignation on Thursday, following a decision by President Trump to withdraw American troops from Syria. He'll be replaced by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan starting in January. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
Saturday
The House and Senate convened at noon Saturday, but no votes were scheduled and many lawmakers have already left town. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker has decided not to recuse himself from the special counsel investigation, the Justice Department told Congress this week. Orlin Wagner/AP hide caption
Retired Sgt. Chris Kurtz wheels himself up to his front door as his wife and caretaker, Heather Kurtz, follows behind. The Department of Veterans Affairs told him last summer that he no longer needs a caregiver. Erica Brechtelsbauer for NPR hide caption
VA Says It Will Stop Arbitrarily Dropping Caregivers From Program
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, pictured last month outside the Pentagon, resigned Thursday, effective Feb. 28. President Trump says he will nominate a new secretary shortly. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption
Thursday
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, pictured in August during a meeting at the Pentagon, will step down from his position on Feb. 28. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Following Mattis' Resignation, An In-Depth Look At His Career
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, one of President Trump's most important early advisers, is the latest to depart the administration. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells NPR that the U.S. remains committed to the Kurds, American allies in the Syrian war, even as the U.S. plans to withdraw troops from the country. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Despite Remaining ISIS Threats, Pompeo Says U.S. Made 'Caliphate In Syria Go Away'
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was among those at the Justice Department who announced charges against Chinese cyber-attackers on Thursday. It could escalate tensions between the great powers. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption