Latest "Shanahan nomination" stories

How long will it take to get a new defense secretary now?

With Patrick Shanahan's sudden withdrawal to take over the Pentagon, military leaders could wait months for a replacement.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

For Shanahan, it looks like a rocky road to defense secretary

Key Democrats are signaling that Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary who was informally nominated for the permanent role last week, will face tough questioning.

By Joe Gould

4 years ago