Latest "Pentagon-nominees" stories

Time running out for Pentagon nominees

A slate of Pentagon nominations may not advance this year amid Capitol Hill opposition. And if they don't, the process restarts.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Senate confirms Wallander to Pentagon international affairs role

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Russia expert Celeste Wallander to be the Pentagon’s assistant defense secretary for international security affairs.

20 months ago

GOP senator blocks Russia pro from joining Pentagon, drawing fiery rebuke

A key Russia expert and two other defense experts are being blocked from joining the Pentagon by GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, as the Biden administration struggles to solve the deepening Russia-Ukraine crisis and deploys thousands of U.S. troops to bolster European allies.

20 months ago

As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled

The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.

22 months ago

Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds

Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

SASC advances Air Force secretary pick, six other nominees

President Joe Biden’s nominee for Air Force secretary and six other top Pentagon picks advanced out of the Senate Armed Services Committee by a voice vote Thursday.

2 years ago