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US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions

The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

14 months ago

Biden’s nominee for Pentagon weapons chief withdraws

President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer, Mike Brown, withdrew from consideration on July 14, Defense News has confirmed.

By Joe Gould and Andrew Eversden

4 years ago

Biden to nominate environmental lawyer as assistant Army secretary

The Biden administration will soon announce its nominee for assistant Army secretary for installations, energy and environment.

By Davis Winkie

4 years ago

White House announces slew of new national security nominees

Four more Pentagon nominees were announced Friday.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Austin pledges to protect civilian leadership at Pentagon

Lloyd Austin signaled that his core staff would be drawn from civilians, not his old U.S. Central Command team.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

An open letter to VA Secretary-designate McDonough

The author of this commentary offers six ideas for Denis McDonough, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead Veterans Affairs, in supporting our nation’s veterans.

By Carrie Ann Alford

4 years ago