Latest "Senate nominations" stories

23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends

A pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.

By Leo Shane III

32 hours ago

Senate to vote on top Air Force, Navy, USMC leaders in coming days

Chamber leaders are hopeful they'll soon have a solution to hundreds of other stalled nominations.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks 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 III

6 weeks ago

Legal uncertainty over Veterans Affairs abortion policy worries staff

An inspector general report found confusion and concerns among employees regarding the abortion access rules.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson

3 months ago

Senate Republicans now blame Democrats for military leadership gaps

Some lawmakers want individual votes on high-ranking military posts to ensure that the leadership gaps don't get worse.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago