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Defense Secretary-designate James Mattis testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

James Mattis, John Kelly are two of America’s finest leaders

By Duncan Hunter

Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, said U.S. Border Patrol agents need to be allowed to go after migrants, and he criticized the Obama administration for giving "a pass" to the illegal immigrants caught inside the U.S. and to the cities and counties that shield them. (Associated Press)

John Kelly promises to speed up deportations

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary-designate John Kelly arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, to testify at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Homeland Security pick cites securing border as top priority

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL and KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

In this photo taken Jan. 8, 2016, Gen. John Kelly speaks to reporters during a briefing at the Pentagon. President-elect Donald Trump is tapping another four-star military officer for his administration. He has picked Kelly to lead the Homeland Security Department, according to people close to the transition. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trumps taps retired Marine general for homeland security

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JULIE PACE - Associated Press

FILE -- In this Oct. 29, 2016, file photo, Tennessee running back John Kelly carries the ball against South Carolina during an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. The surprising departure of Jalen Hurd and an injury to Alvin Kamara leave Tennessee relying on sophomore Kelly as its main running back for the time being. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

Tennessee eager to see how Kelly responds to expanded role

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

The Latest: Cuomo denies talking to Christie about cover-up

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New hires for 2 Fla. universities approved

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Guards escort a Guantanamo detainee carrying a book at the Camp 4 detention facility's open-air common area at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Nov. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) ** FILE **

Pentagon mulls $150 million upgrade for Gitmo

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Graves Are Walking’

By Aram Bakshian Jr. - Special to The Washington Times