Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming daysChamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
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 months ago
Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aidCongress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.By Bryant Harris6 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 Harris6 months 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 III7 months 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 III8 months ago