Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about MilleyThe former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months 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 Harris2 months ago
Senators could be forced to ram through some military nominations soonDespite one senator's hold on 300-plus confirmations, Democratic leaders could advance some nominees individually.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoffSen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein6 months ago