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 III23 hours 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 Harris8 days ago
AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti saysShe laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.By Bryant Harris2 weeks ago
Military budget bills set to move ahead, but shutdown threat loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 11, 2023.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Army, Navy and Marines all without top leaders due to Tuberville holdsChief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday retired on Monday with his replacement's confirmation stalled in an ongoing political fight.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Ongoing nominations fight could delay first woman on Joint ChiefsMore than 250 senior military confirmations are stalled in the Senate over a abortion policy fight.By Leo Shane III2 months ago