Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retireThe top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.By Lolita C. Baldor4 days ago
Lawmakers want investigation into impact of senator’s military holdsMore than 430 senior military officials had their promotions and confirmations delayed last year due to Capitol Hill political fight.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Senate OKs 11 four-star nominees, ending ongoing nomination fight The senior officials were the last remaining individuals involved in the protest by a Republican senator over the Pentagon's abortion access policy.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Senate confirms Navy, NSA veteran Coker as national cyber director Coker’s confirmation fills a 10-month vacancy that was left after the inaugural national director, Chris Inglis, stepped down in February.By Molly Weisner8 months ago
23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade endsA pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominationsThe plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.By Leo Shane III9 months ago