Latest "Senate-confirmations" stories

GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA

Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations

If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Kurilla confirmed as new CENTCOM head by the Senate

The 55-year-old Army officer is expected to be sworn into the new post in coming days.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

This week in Congress: Another blitz of Pentagon nominees

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 14, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

VA relaunches search for top health official after problems surface with previous hiring attempt

The department has been without a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Cisneros confirmed to lead Pentagon personnel policy

The former California congressman fills in a key Pentagon leadership role that has proved troublesome in recent years.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

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