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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

White House announces slew of new national security nominees

Four more Pentagon nominees were announced Friday.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Special Operations Command chief: Afghans need US troops to counter Taliban

Gen. Richard Clarke echoed the sentiments of other military leaders, saying it’s clear that the Taliban has not upheld its commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

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