Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retireThe top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.By Lolita C. Baldor8 weeks ago
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.By Ken Miller2 months ago
Bradsher becomes first woman confirmed to VA’s second-highest postThe Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.By Leo Shane III12 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 III12 months ago
90% of senior military posts could soon be caught in nominations fightThe number of senior posts held up in a political showdown is expected to more than double by year's end.By Leo Shane III13 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 III13 months ago
Affected by Tuberville’s confirmation holds? We want to hear from youHundreds of military members and their families have been affected by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockage of normally routine military confirmations.By Geoff Ziezulewicz13 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 III13 months ago
OpinionWe need a solution now to unfreeze military confirmationsThe Senate freeze is tarnishing America’s reputation as an unshakeable, always-ready global leader.By Gen. Robert Brown (ret.)14 months ago
Ongoing nominations fight could delay first woman on Joint ChiefsMore than 250 senior military confirmations are stalled in the Senate over a abortion policy fight.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
Here’s how the Senate wants to boost military recruitmentProposals include an Enlisted Training Corps that would mirror the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units that have existed for more than 100 years.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Republican senator blocks historic VA leadership nomineeTanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary post.By Leo Shane III14 months ago