WASHINGTON—Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan decided not to pursue Senate confirmation as the permanent Pentagon chief amid scrutiny of his tumultuous family relationships. Mr. Shanahan has done “a wonderful job” as acting secretary, President Trumptweeted Tuesday, but has “decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family.”...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 18, 2019 17:07 UTC