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Hagel: We are prepared for any fallout
CNN's Jim Sciutto spoke with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel about the CIA, fighting ISIS and the failed hostage rescue.
CNN goes to Afghanistan with Chuck Hagel
CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks to outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during his last visit to Afghanistan. Full story
Pentagon insider may lead war on ISIS
Ashton Carter, a Pentagon insider, may be Obama's choice for the next Secretary of Defense. CNN's Barbara Starr reports. Full story
Hagel: U.S. will degrade, destroy ISIS
In an interview with CNN's Jim Sciutto, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressed anger and outrage towards ISIS.
Hagel gets fiery defending Bergdahl swap
CNN's Barbara Starr reports on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's fiery meeting with a House Committee.
Hagel weighs in regarding MH370, Russia
While U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visits Beijing, he talks about the search for MH370 and Russia.
Hagel confirmed as defense secretary
Former Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel is confirmed as Secretary of Defense. CNN's Dana Bash & Barbara Starr report.
RELATED STORY: Hagel confirmed as U.S. defense secretary, bruised after political fight
GOP prevents Hagel Senate vote
GOP senators stop Democrats from getting the 60 votes needed to advance Chuck Hagel's nomination. Dana Bash reports.
RELATED: Republicans stall Hagel nomination
McCain's "serious concerns" about Hagel
Sen. John McCain, who will question Defense Secy. nominee Chuck Hagel, explains his concerns with Hagel's world view.
How fight over Hagel may play out
CNN's Tom Foreman breaks down the path for Chuck Hagel to be confirmed as secretary of defense.
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