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 III6 days ago
Biden taps Melissa Dalton for Air Force’s No. 2 civilian post She would replace Gina Ortiz Jones, who left the leadership post in March.By Leo Shane III13 days 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 Harris13 days ago
Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate dealThe Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Will Dems change Senate rules to push ahead military nominations? Efforts to force Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end confirmation blockade have yet to yield results.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiativesCongress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson2 weeks ago
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