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A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate

At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Frank Kendall III, President Joe Biden's nominee to be secretary of the Air Force, appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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

SECAF nominee walks a tightrope on F-35 procurement plans

The Air Force secretary nominee isn't sure how many F-35s the service should buy in total. But for now, it needs to keep buying, he told lawmakers.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Congress to vet nominees for Air Force secretary, two more key DoD positions next week

Frank Kendall, Heidi Shyu and Susanna Blume will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee at a joint confirmation hearing May 25.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Biden landing team for Pentagon announced

Fifteen of the 23 individuals named on the landing team for the Pentagon are women

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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