Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aidCongress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
No timeline exists to confirm top leaders for Navy, Air Force Concerns about a looming government shutdown are pushing military nomination work to the side for now.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nomineesAfter the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.By Bryant Harris2 months ago
Military budget bills set to move ahead, but shutdown threat loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 11, 2023.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army, Navy and Marines all without top leaders due to Tuberville holdsChief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday retired on Monday with his replacement's confirmation stalled in an ongoing political fight.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
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